It's a fondness that makes warmth well up in his chest, mingling with the contentment. He reaches for Ivan's free hand to entwine their fingers. God, he's never felt this close to anyone and it's unfair that it's towards his LSPT. Dating, he was going to have to get started on that soon while he's here. Maybe that would help.

"You make it easier." Even if it is the man's job. "I've never enjoyed it more," he admits. Embarrassing, but better thean knows.