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"Today we'll be talking about prostitution in the late 20th century and the early 21st century," Jim said, having nothing to torment his co-worker with this week, sadly. If only the vegetables had waited until this week to attack, he could have done something. "There are several different types involved from the increase in the sex tourism industry to the subject of our discussion today the, if I do say so myself, rather stereotypical escort to pay for school bills."

You just didn't see that outside of movies, you know.

"For those of you not in the know, for whatever reason," Algren said, a wry sort of smile toying at the corners of his lips, "prostitution is the act of engaging in sexual acts for money. On the odd-chance that any of you are from some world where such a thing doesn't exist." He doubted it. In fact, it was entirely possible that he just enjoyed re-stating the obvious so that he could pretend he was actually teaching something, here. "It's a practise that goes back just as far as sex and money, and participated in by both females and males, though it's been met with varying degrees of acceptance throughout different eras and cultures. Nowadays, it seems more or less frowned upon... but as we saw when we covered Vegas," and the students should be thankful that he was not making the mandatory reference to bees again, "it is often seen as a given, regardless."

"So. We have the story of Brooke Magnanti who is the real person behind a series of books and then television program depicting her life as she worked as a high priced escort in order to pay her way through a doctorate program. Now, this story is in no way typical for the life of any person in the profession. Considering the numbers of sexually transmitted diseases--" Oh, Jim knew them all. Thank you, Bones. "--and the possibility of being murdered by a client, I'd say you shouldn't start changing your future plans to include prostitution."

"Your assignment today is simple enough," Algren noted, trying not to look too triumphant that they'd gotten through a lecture without him turning shades of red and hiding behind his own hand. "Read the handout, discuss your thoughts on Ms. Magnanti's reveal, and then share your own thoughts, or better still, your own society's views on prostitution with the class. Civilly."

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And try to remain civil, will you?

"Hey, she did what she had to do," Alex said, shrugging a shoulder. "More power to her. If she doesn't feel bad about it, why should society? Her choice, her acceptance of the possible ramifications."

"I guess people do what they gotta do. I can think of worse occupations than havin' sex."

"It's not as much fun as it sounds," Tony muttered.

Jason caught that. "You speakin' from experience?"

Tony shrugged. "Just saying, the people who pay for sex aren't usually the ones you'd want to pick up in a club." Yeah, that was him avoiding the question.

"I ain't never seen a prostitute that had me turnin' out my pockets neither," he pointed out, his lips curving with a wry grin. "'Course I ain't never had to pay for sex. Never will."

Tony managed a smile. "Yeah, I bet you get plenty of offers."

"I ain't one to brag," much "but I do alright." Jason grinned. "What about you?"

Tony gave him a real grin this time. "You asking or offering?"

Jason's brows shot upwards. He wasn't immune to guys liking him just as much as girls, but Tony's comment caught him a bit off guard. "Uh. I was jest askin'." He cleared his throat. "I mean, ya know... for now."

Tony blushed. He hadn't meant to embarrass Jason. "No," he said. "I never paid for sex."

Okay, Jason knew a blush when he saw one, and that there was definitely a blush. "Wouldn't think ya'd have to."

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