He snickers a little at the joke, but shakes his head. "Nah... boss...implies a hierarchy. This isn't that. We're....on the level. Equal." He tips his head back a little to look up at Mick. "Partners."

"But...thanks," he says, looking back down at their linked fingers again. "I appreciate it... you letting me set the pace. I've never..." he shrugs, like that finishes the thought left hanging in the air.