"Don't disparage the government in public, don't get caught sleeping with other Dominants. There are certain expectations that come with the roles, so adhere to those while in public."

He's glad Jim seems to be taking it in stride, Ragnor has never been great at reassurances.

"Submissives are often forced into things more often, regardless of good behavior. But a good contract can protect them, to a point. I cannot be forcibly removed from my home without my Dominant's say-so, I cannot be used without his permission, things like that— I have no doubt the city could step all over it, but it hasn't yet."