"You act like that was something out of the ordinary for this country. Making a scene? Ask the hostess if she resents her possessions being put back in line." Jason leaves the cigarette in his mouth and straightens his collar. "My reputation is intact, much as it can be with my family considered."

The Compson family is an open secret in the Capitol, and eventually, Jason's sure Dorian will hear tell of it. May as well shape his opinion of it early.