I don't know what you mean, they're obviously the same damn thing. I think in this metaphor a hand would be training wheels? [ apparently this is a conversation they are officially having. dave shifts to settle lower on john's thighs for a second, just. handling the cleanup of himself by virtue of sheets they are definitely washing later and switching out before bed, making a face at his boyfriend. sexy, dave.

then he leans forward to fairly chastely kiss john on the lips. ]

Relax. I can handle this. Ain't wanted to stop the train yet, and I know my limits here. [ like, the full sex is a no right now. ] I just want to make you feel as good as you made me feel. Cool?

[ he's just double checking the yes to make sure they didn't hit john's limits. ]