It's a choice. Consider this the standard disclaimer.
[And, as with everything inside these whitewashed walls, nothing happens without an agreement on her part. He can stand where he is as long as it takes, but he's willing to lay bets on which of them is less patient.]
too early;
[And, as with everything inside these whitewashed walls, nothing happens without an agreement on her part. He can stand where he is as long as it takes, but he's willing to lay bets on which of them is less patient.]