"It was good," Carlos said, sinking his hands into the pockets of his jeans as they walk. "Hamilton's one of my favorites, if manly military men like myself are allowed to have favorite musicals. You were good in it," he added a little belatedly. "I always feel like Laurens has something of a death wish, and you nailed that."

Of course, he also thought Hamilton and Laurens had a bit of a thing going, but maybe not mention that one.

"Keep in mind that the enlisted Navy uniform is kind of like what's on crackerjack," he said. "But yeah, the straight dudes definitely get their share of attention from girls when we come in." Which was a blunt indication that Carlos? Not straight, not even a little bit.