It honestly would make him feel a little better about earlier in the week, and if that helps David hear him, all the better.

"Go sit in one of the chairs, looking dazzling, and don't get up until you finish this." He's already mixed David something he likes -- he has of course paid attention to his love's tastes. And he knew better than giving David an instruction and then an opportunity to talk his way out of it. That's just how he was when he was flustered.