it is pathetic.

the face of a guy who is feeling temporarily relieved his younger brother gave him a handjob because it means he didn't jerk off to him having sex with a woman (who is, mind you, much closer to this guy's age, if not canonically older!)

because it means he can freely feel violated and push self-reflection to the back of his mind. he didn't act out on his desires, ergo he doesn't actually have such desires, it's the fucking drugs! and if it's not, it's his freak brother who's to blame 😊

face of a guy who doesn't remember the specifics of the previous night (he will Remember though) but

he's certain he did good last night because he mostly followed saxon's advice and their swim trunks are switched! he lost his virginity probably! oh he'll get a good grade in being little brother and being man which means attention and affection from his big bro who should be proud of him because he's the Sex Guy! he even got to be physically affectionate with saxon which rarely happens! awesome night.

Patrick Schwarzenegger in The White Lotus

Patrick Schwarzenegger and Dane DeHaan in The Staircase