"Yeah," Ivan says, with another, wider grin. Everything about this is encouraging, although Ivan doesn't consider for a moment moving their timetable up. David seems to respond best to this closeness, the slowness. "I've got more if you want them and you think it'll help. Some on bisexuality, too."
If being an academic about it helps, Ivan can only encourage it.
He nods eagerly. Reading was simple and it would give him something to focus his thoughts on before their next session.
"I would like that a lot. What else did you have available?" he asks, turning more towards Ivan. The movement causes his knees to brush against Ivan's and he blushes faintly as he moves away. "Sorry," he mutters.
Blushing at a brush of legs? Yeah, David Galen was going to be a project -- but the man seemed to be in this for the long haul, which made things easier. No need to rush things. Ivan places a reassuring hand on the other man's leg, giving it a reassuring squeeze before letting his hand fall away.
"Just a few pamphlets. Some of them are written by galactics who struggled with coming to terms with their own sexuality if you wanted a specific interest. They've all been through their own LSP sessions, and graciously wrote about their experiences when we asked." That sort of thing might be appealing, right? "There's also some guides to sex meant for beginners--"
God. The warmth left by Ivan's hand makes him smile as his gaze dips to glance at where the contact had been before returning his eyes to his LSP. It's Ivan's final words that startle him.
"I'm not--I've had sex before," he starts as his face flushes more. He stops there, takes a deep breath, and begins again, "If it's regarding sex with other men then I'd be interested." His sex life has never been flourishing by any means, he's been far too busy to pursue an active relationship, but that is one area that is entirely foreign to him.
"The rest sounds like exactly what I'm looking for."
It's bad form to laugh at a patient's expression or outburst, but Ivan has to bite the inside of his cheek anyway. "I didn't mean to imply that you hadn't," he says, by way of an apology. "But yes, it includes information how to have sex with other men. We'll go over it later in a more practical way, but it will help you know what to expect."
With a small smile, Ivan pushes himself off the couch and ambles over to his desk -- pulling out the promised documents. "I'd still highly recommend swinging by our shop sometime, but continue what you've been doing, although you might try for more than two times a week." Handing over the information over to David, Ivan continues, "my goal is to make you feel as comfortable and as prepared as possible, but it's about you. You'll get as much out of this as you put in, but I think we're making good progress."
He feels the loss of the man beside him immediately and tries not to dwell too much on it. Should he join him back at the desk? He didn't think his session had been over so quickly, but it's not like he's keeping strict track of time. Already he finds himself looking forward to their next session.
"More than two times?" he asks weakly as he stares at Ivan. "I'll try. What would you recommend I get from the shop?" Because as embarrassing as it is to ask Ivan, it's less than what he'd feel asking the random store clerk.
"More than two times," Ivan confirms. "And that depends, what are you most comfortable with? I think we can avoid anything having to do with penetration for now -- we'll work at that together -- but maybe something with a bit of vibration. Something with a bit of stimulation to help." And maybe make it seem less like a chore. He can only hope that perspective goes away in time, but it doesn't seem completely likely.
Still, he offers the other man an encouraging grin. "I might have some things I can rent out to you, if you'd rather."
"I'll try," he says with no small amount of hesitation. Would something with vibration helps? He doesn't look convinced by the idea, but he nods slowly. "I suppose I could pick something like that up. I'll stop by the shop before I leave. I'd, ah, prefer to buy rather than rent."
Because the thought of using a sex toy that someone else has makes it even more unappealing. He can't guarantee he'll buy anything, but he can promise to look.
"Sure, whatever you're comfortable with." Although he makes a note to either buy new or have David buy his own when it came to using them more seriously. He could, at least, recommend the right type and model they'd be using in the future. "If you do have a preference for things you own, I'll give you a list of purchases at a later date, when we'll need them."
He offers his hand to help David up, grin still in place. "We'll do more of the same next session, if that's alright."
"I'll let you know once I figure those out." Because right now? He owns none. A fact he's not sure he's looking forward to changing, but when in Beta Colony, do as the Betans do. Or at least try. He accepts Ivan's hand as he stands and keeps the contact brief since he's sure the other man doesn't want to prolong it with their session being over.
"Whatever you think is best. I'm deferring to the expert in this realm," he says with a small nod. "Thank you for the reading material."
"Of course. I'm here to help." That's what he's being paid for. And he likes David, he has a good head on his shoulders and isn't one of those galactics who thinks Ivan is here just to have sex with him whenever they want.
Not, Ivan supposes, that he wouldn't enjoy having sex with people whenever he wants, but not in his capacity as an LSPT.
"Next time I think we'll do more conversation and massages, since it went so well today. It was a good session," Ivan confirms, holding the door to his office open for David. "And I'll see you soon."
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If being an academic about it helps, Ivan can only encourage it.
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"I would like that a lot. What else did you have available?" he asks, turning more towards Ivan. The movement causes his knees to brush against Ivan's and he blushes faintly as he moves away. "Sorry," he mutters.
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"Just a few pamphlets. Some of them are written by galactics who struggled with coming to terms with their own sexuality if you wanted a specific interest. They've all been through their own LSP sessions, and graciously wrote about their experiences when we asked." That sort of thing might be appealing, right? "There's also some guides to sex meant for beginners--"
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"I'm not--I've had sex before," he starts as his face flushes more. He stops there, takes a deep breath, and begins again, "If it's regarding sex with other men then I'd be interested." His sex life has never been flourishing by any means, he's been far too busy to pursue an active relationship, but that is one area that is entirely foreign to him.
"The rest sounds like exactly what I'm looking for."
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With a small smile, Ivan pushes himself off the couch and ambles over to his desk -- pulling out the promised documents. "I'd still highly recommend swinging by our shop sometime, but continue what you've been doing, although you might try for more than two times a week." Handing over the information over to David, Ivan continues, "my goal is to make you feel as comfortable and as prepared as possible, but it's about you. You'll get as much out of this as you put in, but I think we're making good progress."
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"More than two times?" he asks weakly as he stares at Ivan. "I'll try. What would you recommend I get from the shop?" Because as embarrassing as it is to ask Ivan, it's less than what he'd feel asking the random store clerk.
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Still, he offers the other man an encouraging grin. "I might have some things I can rent out to you, if you'd rather."
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Because the thought of using a sex toy that someone else has makes it even more unappealing. He can't guarantee he'll buy anything, but he can promise to look.
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He offers his hand to help David up, grin still in place. "We'll do more of the same next session, if that's alright."
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"Whatever you think is best. I'm deferring to the expert in this realm," he says with a small nod. "Thank you for the reading material."
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Not, Ivan supposes, that he wouldn't enjoy having sex with people whenever he wants, but not in his capacity as an LSPT.
"Next time I think we'll do more conversation and massages, since it went so well today. It was a good session," Ivan confirms, holding the door to his office open for David. "And I'll see you soon."