"You learn to deal with things," he said. "It's not like people were saints in my time. Some things have always existed and always will. We were a lot more reserved, that's for sure. There were no clubs such as this, but you found others that had the same inclinations, just like some found those girls who were not interested in waiting until marriage."
Regulus dismissed the explanation, because while it wouldn't have ruined his night, it would put a dent in Jake's and Regulus found that he wanted the man to enjoy himself.
"Considering that he's sticking his tongue on just about everyone's mouth, I doubt it would take long," he answered, almost annoyed. He didn't need people to like him, especially men with such loose morals and no common sense. However, it seemed to matter to Jake, so he toned it down. A little. "So this is not something people discuss, then? Which seems strange considering that they are practically having sex in front of everyone else."
He looked Jake over, and then smiled at the other man. "If someone picked-" He waved his hand toward the crowed, face crunched in distaste "Them over you, then he'd have to be mad. They have no self-respect; you do. You're also intelligent and good looking. You're allowed to be selfish."