"It is not merely the relief of necessary urges," he added pointedly, turning his head to meet my eyes. "There is true liking between us." "I'm pleased to hear that," I murmured. "He, er, he's ..." "I have no idea whether his preference is solely for men. I rather doubt it--I was somewhat surprised when he made his desires known in re myself--but I am in no position to complain, whatever his tastes may be."