"It is why I'm here," he concedes. David can't help but feel that's more than subtle encouragement for him to discuss what he really wants right now. So much for hiding it despite being pressed against the man. Practice, he could certainly use more than a bit of that. His fingers grasp Ivan's side tightly as if searching for an anchor as glances up at the other man.

"I would like to practice," he starts carefully. The 'with what' part is where he falters though he knows what he would like to continue. "I'd like it if you kept holding me while we do."