Nate looked across at Brian and when he saw he was grinning, he shook his head but left the subject alone. He wondered if Brian had any responsibilities to a family or legacy but decided that if the man lived in Pittsburgh and was out and proud, he probably didn't.
"It's asking too much to be called Nate, isn't it?" he asked, pretty sure Brian wasn't going to let a nickname drop. "I get called Archibald, Nathaniel, Nate, Handsome- Although that's usually when Serena wants something. Anyway, take your pick and no 'boy'."
"So do you normally rebel for the sake of it or is it something you've picked up since being here?" he teased. "How much freedom do you get to rebel in a place like this anyway?"