It was going to be a big ask to carry the burden and until Drake knew for sure that the other was going to stick around he would have to wait and see. Plenty of people had made promises about what they could do to help and how he wouldn't be alone but every time they would disappoint and it made him feel more foolish for believing it. "I suppose that is all. Let's see if there is any luck in making progress." He had some half hearted hope which was better than before. The touch to his body was tender and caused his breath to hitch as Gabe pushed his shirt up out the way. It wasn't hard to get him into they mindset of all sorts of naughty things.<br/><br/>"I have heard about it..." But he liked the analogy with each mark making him stronger and every kiss making him melt a little. It drew a smile to his lips as he allowed access to his skin they painted that complicated history. "I know you said I can't play what you want.... But that doesn't mean there isn't something you miss and long for." He pointed out softly, "I still feel like I don't know much about you other than being a smart, handsome beyond all reason angel, that's normally calm, controlled, and values truth."