"Gotcha," Jim says and then, "Thanks." It seems like the sort of thing to say, just like saying he plans to follow the rules seems like the sort of thing to state, whether or not it's actually what he's planning to do. He imagines it's the same for submissives, except that they're under more pressure to pretend to behave until they've got a contract.

But Jim's not worried about someone else getting him into trouble.

"I owe you one, for the tips."