"That is the idea behind punishments for misbehavior." Phil replied, settling himself just a little more comfortably in his chair, feet still propped up on the edge of the bedframe, out of the way of what was going on on top of the mattress.

The reply had mostly been to Clint's statement, but it worked as a response to all of them, really, and he couldn't help but smile at just how pliant Clint was already, it was a good sign that he really was alright with this.