"It's not just about the work," Ivan says, propping himself up on an elbow so he can stare down at David, still with one arm wrapped around him. "You've made great progress in knowing what you want and asking for it." Which is a key component to sending off David Galen into the wide world of having sex. Smiling, although David will only catch a snatch of it if he's looking, Ivan leans down to press his mouth against the crook of David's neck, surprisingly fondly. "You're welcome, David."