In control and keeping him pinned, yes, but still acquiescing Balthier’s requests.

There’s a theater exercise he was always partial to where a pair of actors acts as one another’s mirror. Initial tone leads and one follows and they switch off, but the goal is to become so in sync that neither is really sure who is leading. David so often reminds him of that.

He moves his hand from David’s shoulder, groping around for the edge of his shirt. He drags his fingertips across that beautiful skin. “Happy to oblige.” He says between kisses. “I am an expert at exploring.” And one more bite.