Hannibal's house, Sunday

[sharp_as_knives]

So, Hannibal had half as many children himself this weekend as he had last time, but that hadn't made it any less hectic or full of cooking. And he wouldn't even pretend that he minded. At least this time he had his own kitchen.

So, he was up early again today, getting started on breakfast for the crowd. He was one carafe of coffee and a set of recipe cards into it when Angela stumbled down, yawning, and grinned at him. "I thought I could sous-chef again, if you like." She kissed his cheek.

Hannibal smiled back. "That would be lovely; thank you. What do you think?" He fanned the recipe cards out for her to see.

"I like it," she decided. "I'll start cutting."

Breakfast menu:
Crepes with honeyed oranges
Apple, brie, and prosciutto crepes
Crepes with pears, gouda, and fresh thyme
Leek, apple, fennel sausage, and goat cheese crepes
Peanut butter and jam crepes (Shush, there were bound to be young ones around.)
Maple-espresso bacon
Blood pudding
Creamy French scrambled eggs
Pancetta and gruyere strata
Fresh orange juice
Organic milk
An assortment of teas
As much coffee as Hannibal can possibly brew

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Re: Later in the day!

[clonewelldone]

Angela saw him go and let him have a bit of time before she followed. She slipped in when no-one was looking and closed the door firmly before she came over to wrap her arms around Hannibal from behind and kiss the top of his head. "Mind a bit of quiet company?"

Re: Later in the day!

[sharp_as_knives]

Hannibal smiled up at her. "Not at all. Although I was expecting your Dad to find me in here first. I'm surprised he's lasted this long in the crowd."

Re: Later in the day!

[furnaceface]

//Surprised who has?//

Look, Jono had actually been in and out of side rooms since the kids started arriving. Just, for small stints at a time. This had been intended to be one such break. Apparently, he'd picked the wrong room for alone time.

//I'm not intruding on some sort of father-daughter moments here, am I?//

Re: Later in the day!

[sharp_as_knives]

Hannibal chuckled. "Surprised you have, even with your breaks." Yes, he'd noticed. He held out a hand for Jono to join him on the sofa. "Please. Why not make it father-father-daughter moment?"

Re: Later in the day!

[furnaceface]

//Well, I can't say no to an invitation like that,// Jono decided, making his way over and taking a seat as well. //It's quieter in here. And, much as I like most of the people in the other room... I prefer this.//

Family time. He could get to like that.

Re: Later in the day!

[sharp_as_knives]

"These weekends always seem a bit frantic," Hannibal said. "As much as I enjoy them, I can't help but think it might be better if everybody didn't come all at once."

Re: Later in the day!

[clonewelldone]

"Well, we will all come eventually!" Angela pointed out. She hugged Jono, too, then came around to snuggle in between them. "But for now you can tell me how on earth Father got you into that amazing outfit in the picture in the hallway!" she teased Jono.

Re: Later in the day!

[furnaceface]

//Next time, let's make anybody but immediate family line up outside in a neat and orderly fashion,// Jono suggested, scooting slightly to make room for her to sit as well. //It'd be far easier to breathe if we did, I imagine.//

You know, for that day in the far and nebulous future where he could do that, again!

//And really, it was a long and drawn-out struggle to get me into that suit, but I assure you, I put up a valiant fight.//

He really hadn't. At all.

Re: Later in the day!

[clonewelldone]

"He bought it and told you how sexy it was, didn't he?" Angela asked. She kicked her shoes off and curled up between them.

Re: Later in the day!

[furnaceface]

//I was blinded by three different pieces of matching brocade and didn't stand a chance,// Jono agreed, rolling his eyes toward the ceiling. //Plus, coattails.//

Re: Later in the day!

[sharp_as_knives]

"He never even tried to protest," Hannibal said. "He even told me he was looking forward to it."

Yes, he was utterly shameless.

Re: Later in the day!

[furnaceface]

//You know, saying any words at all around this one is bloody damning,// Jono declared, gesturing to Hannibal with a thumb in front of Angela. //I suppose I should just be thankful the photo is out in the open. He probably would've been able to blackmail me with it.//

... Even though he'd been out in public in that outfit.

Re: Later in the day!

[sharp_as_knives]

"I'm sure I can find other pictures for that," Hannibal said innocently.

He might have one or two...

Re: Later in the day!

[furnaceface]

//... I might have to start holding still for these photos you keep taking,// Jono noted, both eyebrows flying up. Christ, there were naked photos still, weren't there? Of course there were.

Re: Later in the day!

[sharp_as_knives]

There definitely were. And Hannibal was looking smug about it. "Don't worry," he assured Angela, "I can be very sneaky."