"I think so," Marius replies with a nod. He doesn't mind buying meals without any reciprocation, either. But from what he knows of Rat, Marius knows he doesn't like owing other people. So he's happy, either way. As long as he gets to spend time with his beau, Marius is satisfied.

"Sounds downright philosophical, when you put it that way," he observes as Rat describes more of the role to him. "I suppose your part would be the flicker of comedy in an otherwise dramatic story, right?" Marius has been venturing into books about plays and the theatre, thanks to Rat. He's working through various points of time and history, fascinated by every little detail he reads. He doesn't know much about film or television, still, but it seems unfortunate to him that they seem as modern as some of the plays from significantly older eras of time.

Marius, too, sips from his drink, watching Rat scoff. He doesn't blame him at all; it's insulting, really, the type of role he describes. "You should hold out, then, for a better role. At least one that doesn't rely on stereotype. Or perhaps they'd be willing to compromise, and rewrite the role to be more dimensional?" Somehow, Marius doubts that's really an option, but he figures he should at least mention the idea.