was only Choice, like Noah. Leo and Sandy hadmanaged to share a bed all their lives, which perhaps shouldnthave been allowed, because they were so attached to one another thatits hard for me to imagine that theyve fared well inseparation.Imguessing that you shared a bed with Richard from when you were sorteduntil he died, but who did you share with after that?Yes,I did share with Richard until he was gone. After that, I slept alonesometimes, but mostly I shared with the other boys in our room,Charlie and Stuart, or Leo and Sandy. My friend Georgie wouldsometimes stay with me, but his regular bed partner didntappreciate it when he did.Whowas his regular bed partner?Martincolored a little. Noah.Henrylaughed. So you were always stealing Noahs sweethearts.Well,thats how hesaw it.Doyou and this Noah look alike or something?Martinmade a sour face. Well, were both pale. Hes got red hair andblue eyes. I suppose theres a lot of crossover appeal. Im sureyoud have found him attractive if hed been shown to you.Whatabout the boys you were fond of? Did they all look alike?HereMartin looked very uncomfortable, and Henry laughed.DoI look like Richard? Go on, tell me.Thereare similarities, Martin allowed, somewhat unwillingly. Yourcoloring is very similar. But I could say that of so many of myfriends.Iknow Richard and Charlie, then, but who else?Georgie,Leo, Mitch...lots of boys, really, Henry. These are just companionsIm naming for you. There are so many dark boys in the world, andthats reflected in the stock at Ganymede, as well.Inthe past, Martin had pointed out that there were plenty of dark freeboys he wasntattracted to, as well, such as Louis. But Henry realized hed neverasked who amongst his friends Martin didfind attractive.Ifyou were going to be with any of myfriends, who would it be?Imsorry? Martin seemed to be made quite nervous by the question.Justanswer me, Martin. You must have thought about it.Martinsquirmed, clearly uncomfortable. Well...perhaps Mr. Ross, since Iknow that hes a more attentive lover than most. Mr. Ross isntreally my type, but he is a very handsome boy nonetheless. Charleswas pale, with chestnut hair and hazel eyes, just overall severalshades lighter than what Martin preferred.Thismade perfect sense to Henry, and he found he did not feel terriblyjealous. Anyone else?Martinfrowned and seemed to be seriously considering the question. Well,Id do whatever you asked of me with any of your friends, ofcourse, but I dont want any of them for myself.Althoughhe already knew the answer, Henry asked, What about Louis?Martinscrewed his face up in instantaneous distaste, then immediatelyrearranged it in a more neutral expression. Mr. Briggs and I wouldnot be compatible at all. Hes very kind to Peter, but I want morefrom a master than Peter does. Both Peter and Mr. Briggs aregood-natured about their sexual relations, but neither one wantsanother man. Theyre making do, for the time being. Mr. Briggswould not be sensitive to my needs in the least. He would think me avery silly and demanding fairy.Henrysupposed it was possible Martin wasa silly and demanding fairy, but he didnt mind; it was, in fact,exactly what he wanted. He shifted up on his hip, facing Martin,