He does not mention Verso put a literal restraining order on him after he stalked the man for 3 days straight post-revival. This is fine. He can do this. He doesn't have to control everything.

"On days you go to work, agreed. Two free days a week, your choice of when and I'll ignore you entirely on those days. Change them each week, if you want." Challenge for a challenge? "If you miss work, I want the right to check in. Can you handle that?"