"Ah, threesom--oh. You mean more than one partner at one time? I suppose it was not uncommon, considering brothels and the like, but I meant having more than one companion in general. Depending on your status and wealth one could maintain a fair number of concubines. Though it was unheard of outside of aristocracy and even still, quite unusual if you were not the Mikado," he answered, speaking as they walked towards the path out of the Bastion.

"It was not uncommon at all, however, to support the entire family of one's lover, provided you have the wealth to do so. Gratitude comes in many forms, I suppose. I myself kept a very solitary life and never had men or women in my private company. I never entertained the idea, really, in fullness. My status would have afforded me quite a lot of leniency, socially, should I have chosen to keep more than one - ahem, if you will pardon the vernacular - catamite."