There's quiet gratitude in his expression at the wordless invitation. It's a lot simpler when he doesn't have to ask though he knows how important that is on Beta Colony in general. Another thing he needs to work on and if Ivan's going to leave the end of their sessions open ended for David to decide, that should help.

"It seems to be," he agrees, settling in against Ivan's side. "I, ah, really like this." The cuddling. In case that wasn't obvious.