His fingers curl in the man's hair and he lets himself get lost in the feel of Ivan's lips. Yes, coming to Beta Colony had been a good idea, no matter how things shake out back on Komarr. His hands remain right where they are when Ivan pulls back. The comment causes him to smile shyly as he rests his head on the other man's and trails one hand down.

"Thank you. I don't think this would be going well with anyone else," he admits and if Ivan doesn't need both hands to remove his pants, then David will try to take one in his for a reassuring squeeze. He can do this with Ivan here to help.