That makes his heart catch for a moment, especially with the hand on his face accompanying it. That's what he wants David to feel.

His hand comes up to hold David's against his face. "I want all of you, David. I'm not going to turn you away for being open with me. I want you close. I want to see you, all of you, and I want you to feel safe in sharing with me."

He wants to do that too. He just...has no idea how.