The man found companionship in the prostitute and I believe he truly did care about him, though he had his eyes on the nameless black haired youth for a time. After realizing that he could not be with the black-haired boy, he fell back on the prostitute who was happy to have his companionship and enjoyed how gentle and personal the man acted towards him.
I have no doubt in my mind that the older man did in fact care about the prostitute and the black haired youth at the same time, and when one falters, you fall back on the other. Who cares if it's "second choice"? They're together, aren't they?
The man found companionship in the prostitute and I believe he truly did care about him, though he had his eyes on the nameless black haired youth for a time. After realizing that he could not be with the black-haired boy, he fell back on the prostitute who was happy to have his companionship and enjoyed how gentle and personal the man acted towards him.
I have no doubt in my mind that the older man did in fact care about the prostitute and the black haired youth at the same time, and when one falters, you fall back on the other. Who cares if it's "second choice"? They're together, aren't they?