Hannibal's house (which Jono makes free with), Sunday evening

[sharp_as_knives]

Invitations had gone out handwavily on the school and town's bulletin boards, both electronic and physical, that a belated post-pollen relaxation and last-day-of-break dinner party was being held at Hannibal's house and everybody was invited.

Of course, that meant Hannibal had had to come home and go immediately into a frenzy of cooking and preparing, but honestly - you relax your way, and he'd relax his.


[OOC: Dinner party! Everybody's invited, but wait for the OCD, please. OCD up!]

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Arrive and mingle!

[sharp_as_knives]

You can knock, or you can let yourself in. Hannibal won't judge tonight.

Re: Arrive and mingle!

[rebelseekspizza]

Dante didn't trust teachers even a little bit, not even ones he talked to on a fairly regular basis, like Hannibal. But it was evening by now, he was still bored, he'd gotten used to free food and free booze, and fuck, whatever.

He squinted at the door. Considered knocking it. Then just gave it a nudge.

"Huh."

Pretty sure he hadn't been overdoing the strength on that.

Re: Arrive and mingle!

[sharp_as_knives]

No, the door was actually open. Good thing, since Hannibal rather liked the structural integrity of his house.

Hannibal paused in setting out a plate and nodded to Dante. "Welcome. Please, help yourself. Would you like a drink?"

Yes, it was probably a silly question. But if Hannibal served it himself, it would keep Dante from running amok behind the bar.

Re: Arrive and mingle!

[rebelseekspizza]

Dante came from central Limbo City. Open front doors? Open front doors didn't exist.

He threw the door a mildly bewildered look as he stepped into the house. "Yeah, sure," he said, distracted. "Man, you really like giving out free food, don't you?"

Re: Arrive and mingle!

[sharp_as_knives]

"I enjoy cooking, and I enjoy watching people appreciate my food," Hannibal answered. He took out a glass and poured Dante a beer.

"Did you enjoy your vacation?"

Re: Arrive and mingle!

[crimson_sister]

Lucille knocked. She usually did, whatever other faults she might have. And she wasn't quite sure what to expect, but she trusted that Dr Lecter would know how to arrange a dinner party.

Re: Arrive and mingle!

[sharp_as_knives]

Hannibal came to open the door, and smiled at Lucille. "Miss Sharpe. Please, come in. May I get your coat?"

Re: Arrive and mingle!

[crimson_sister]

"Thank you for inviting me, Dr Lecter," Lucille replied as she stepped through the door. She let Hannibal take her coat, smiling as she glanced around the room.

Re: Arrive and mingle!

[sharp_as_knives]

"I'm pleased to have you here." Hannibal hung her coat up. "You're one of the first here." He paused, looking at her for a moment. "I should perhaps warn you about something."

Eat!

[sharp_as_knives]

That's what some of you are here for, isn't it?

The menu for tonight is all done up neatly in individual plates with typical Hannibal levels of amazing presentation.

Pissaladiere strips
Grilled pancetta-wrapped asparagus
Toast with lemony pea mash (you're welcome, Jono)
Poached salmon with artichoke confit
Spiced lamb chops with mint-mango sauce
Ricotta gnocchi with leeks and fava beans
Cantaloupe curls with spiced wine
Red velvet wine cupcakes
And assorted crudités, homemade breads, tea and coffee, sodas with available flavorings, and Hannibal's extensive wine, beer, and cocktails bar.

Re: Eat!

[crimson_sister]

The food looked delicious. In fact, it was probably the most dinner Lucille had ever seen. It had been rare for her to be allowed to attend a dinner party with her parents, and even if she had, their social circles would not have valued such a thing.

It was hard to decide where to start.

Re: Eat!

[sharp_as_knives]

"I hope you enjoy the food," Hannibal said to her. "I find that things such as this do better for encouraging people to relax than a full, sit-down dinner, although I occasionally have those as well."

Re: Eat!

[crimson_sister]

"I believe you are right." Although Lucille was rarely relaxed with people at all, Dr Lecter strangely enough being more of än exception than most. "I'm just trying to decide where to start."

Re: Eat!

[sharp_as_knives]

"Wherever you like," Hannibal said. "Although perhaps not with the cupcakes."

Unless she wanted dessert first; there was nothing wrong with that.

Re: Eat!

[furnaceface]

//Those peas look decidedly mushy, Hannibal,// Jono practically singsonged as he surveyed the table. Of course he wasn't making a reach for any. That wouldn't do him any good. But peas! Mashed ones!

Re: Eat!

[sharp_as_knives]

He could make a reach for one to feed it to Hannibal; that would help.

Hannibal grinned. "Just for you. Although these are a bit more upscale than simply mushy peas." Because Hannibal.

Re: Eat!

[furnaceface]

//Somehow, I'm not terribly surprised,// Jono replied, amused. //Most things you cook are on the upscale end of the spectrum, after all.//

Re: Eat!

[sharp_as_knives]

"That sounds as though I'm becoming predictable," Hannibal mused. "One of these days, I'll have to surprise you. Make...a peanut butter sandwich, or something."

Re: Eat!

[crimson_sister]

As Dr Lecter had warned her of Mr Starmore's... condition, Lucille wasn't surprised, but it still took some time getting used to. She would not comment on it or stare, obviously, so she approached him, smiling slightly.

"Good evening," she greeted. "A pleasure to meet you again."

Re: Eat!

[furnaceface]

//Ah-- Hello again,// Jono replied, looking up and nodding to Lucille. Yes, he was a bit impressed that she wasn't thrown by his outward appearance so obviously, even if he did suppose Hannibal had given her some warning, at the very least. //Good to see you could make it, luv. How're you tonight?//

Do other things!

[sharp_as_knives]

If you want to investigate the music room or library on the first floor, or the gaming room or media room downstairs.

Re: Do other things!

[crimson_sister]

There was a music room. Not that Lucille was surprised, considering her conversation with Dr Lecter and Mr Starmore in Cyreal. Still, it was lovely, and Lucille decided she would ask if she could play.

Re: Do other things!

[sharp_as_knives]

On one of his rounds, Hannibal found her there and smiled. "I'm not surprised you ended up here."

Re: Do other things!

[crimson_sister]

Lucille smiled back. "I suppose it's not surprising, considering our conversation during the trip. A beautiful instrument." She nodded towards the hapsicord which I assume is here.

OOC!

[sharp_as_knives]

Lemme know if you need anything!