If I see Steve getting away,

in order to keep me here like this,

 

so to keep him and others from their punishment,

and paying up.

 

 

That would be manipulation.

 

I apologize for my assumption.

 

 

Exercise of power is one thing,

but to control someone, even by wronging them.

 

That is another.

 

 

Again, I apologize if that is not the case.