He almost points out that Freddie isn't that much younger than he is, but the reality is that he looks as if he is, as if he's younger than his years, and Philip doesn't truly care all that much at the end of it. The opinions of others have never much mattered to him one way or the other.

"Terribly shocking I can even participate in such activities, isn't he?" he asks, still smirking, watching as Freddie unbuttons his shirt. They're in the middle of the sidewalk, but it's late and it's dark, and he doubts anyone will see them.

But that, too, is one more thing he doesn't care about.