[ she does hold the power and the reins, and he enjoys the position it puts him in: to earn it. call him old-fashioned, but he enjoys the virtuous self-respect, and how her response has him smiling boyishly and looking down. after all, it's not often he must earn anything.

he's up to the challenge.

he pauses and deliberates, moving his knuckles down her arm, his eyes tracking the progress. ] Well then I will call you a car, offer you a shower and some clothes, [ his voice is not without amusement at the last, considering; his eyes move to hers ] and endeavor to earn this privilege in the future.