That's totally how I see Lucius. There had to be a reason for him to become a Death Eater, above and beyond pureblood politics, IMO. He just doesn't seem like the kind of guy who would happily bend down to someone else without getting something really desirable in return.
I wasn't trying to trick you into thinking Patrick was a prostitute, honest. The thought didn't even cross my mind.
That you've read the story several times is a great compliment. And I don't mind that you didn't enjoy it per se, because it's really not that kind of story.
Thank you.
PS: writing Lucius can be fun, and you should, no?