Anders blinks and processes that. Not tied, but acting like he can't touch, like Nate has the control but he knows that it can end if he needs it to.

"Do I get a reward for obeying?" There's a little nervousness in the joke as he obeys before he's answered, scooting down a little on the bed and stretching his arms up. On the plus side, the scarf will cover the only scars he's not comfortable with, out of all the ones on his body.

More important than any reward, though, is the word. "If I can't manage this, if I can't keep my hands like that..." He just needs to know that Nate won't be disappointed.