Jim hasn't gone out of his way to help anyone, but he's not exactly comfortable with the power dynamic either. It's one of those complicated things he should probably set some time aside and think about, make a measured response, but is probably going to end up running headlong into instead.

He has a brief conversation with the bartender, but he doesn't get a drink so the outcome is pretty obvious. "No card, no credit. It seems like I have to rely on your generosity, or see if you'll accept an IOU from a stranger."