Okay. Okay, that is more of Ivan than Duv has seen before and the option of letting the man continue to sleep while Duv gets to work on his comconsole has become very appealing. If only so he can glance up every so often and catch a glimpse of him. Except Duv'd never forgive himself for doing it.

He keeps his distance and waits until the light flush that threatened to spread over his cheeks goes away. Deep breath.

"Captain Vorpatril," he says, much louder this time.