He's going to have to take that risk at some point. Keep working on being more direct with what he wants. David's affirmation of wanting to protect him eases some of that. Maybe, maybe he will ask--

And then that damn room.

"I think punching has been taken off our activity list for the evening. Not that I would restrain you from either."

He needs to get off this bike though. Stop using magic. He pulls it close to the edge of the wall and puts down the kick stand, letting it down. It's an effort not to just drop it.