"Well the flirtation instead of sex eliminates any instant assumption that you'd be open to it," Ivan confirms. "You don't need to remark on any sort of level of commitment, not with 'seeing an LSP' attached. And that'll help people understand to be cautious."

All in all, Ivan thinks it'll do exactly what David wants it to do. "I would say you are, but-- they're your earrings. Only you can say for sure."