He repeats the same routine while putting in the other earring, although this time when he pulls away his gaze goes to David's lips. Not an excellent kisser, but if he'd let Ivan instruct him in that, too, he could be. Maybe he should ask the other man if he's interested in that one of these days.

Ivan smiles at him, handing back the empty box to him. "It's a pleasure, David." A genuine one, rather than an obligation like it can be.