Despite their games, there are still rules, so I wanted to establish early that there was indeed a safe word in case they get too rough.
I also wanted to see Striker as somewhat unsure and inexperienced, wanting to check in on her before the safe word was said. I'm betting he wouldn't hesitate to throw a knife at her face, but any sort of violence during intimacy is not within his tool set.
Also, goodbye to the stupid shirt.