Doesn't gotta be three people. [An important clarification.] Could just be one three times. There's people who do it that way. Monogamy isn't completely dead here, just a little...y'know, dented.

[The likelihood is that sooner or later, even people in committed relationships end up thrown into situations where they fuck someone else here, but that doesn't mean that the concept of having one exclusive partner doesn't matter at all.

He watches Ash drink for a moment, then glances over to their waiter, making a sign in the air with his forefinger, a little vertical swirl. He's not quite done with his own drink yet, but he will be soon enough, and either way: another round.

When he looks back at Ash, he lets that "blushing virgin" comment settle for a moment. He doesn't really need to consider him to know, but he gives him a considered look anyway.] No, I don't think you are. I think y'know quite a bit. Including how to handle yourself. And how to suffer through it.

[What he means by that last remark he doesn't say, but his tone says that he'll worry if he wants to, thanks, and Ash isn't gonna stop him.]