"You know. Back when I was a rookie my friends called me Tay." Because the second syllable was too much goddamn effort. "Be honest. How much hell am I gonna catch if I call you Davy?"

Because this shouldn't be so serious. And it shouldn't be wrapped up in the lingering claws of the project. He steps in easily and slides his hand up Wash- David's ribs, grinning. "Cuz I think I could like calling you that."