"Something small and soft," he says, as if judging dildo preferences was something he did every day. Well. "There's several shapes -- some fun novelty ones -- but you might want to go with something simple and non-realistic. No vibration unless you're interested on using it on yourself in the future."

It's heartening that David's at least more open to this now, even if he's tense and red. Ivan gives his shoulder a squeeze encouragingly. "You don't have to get it when you leave today."