Hannibal and Jono's house, Monday evening

[sharp_as_knives]

So, because Hannibal loved being nosy people-watching like a train wreck helping people through their traumas (and a good excuse to cook), he'd decided on a dinner party for tonight. He'd even put up signs.

And then he'd cooked. A lot.

There were crudites, assorted styles of bruschetta, several different meats (all of them non-sentient), a number of desserts, and numerous bottles of wine, beer, and liquor.

And if fewer people showed up than he hoped, it just meant some homeless shelter would eat very well.

There were also darts, billiards, and a card table downstairs, and if people wanted to start their own games, well..."Never had I Ever" would probably get Hannibal very drunk, but that was neither here nor there.



[Open post! Come and party your dead-people's trauma away!]

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Mingle, hang out, do whatever!

[sharp_as_knives]

Food is totally moddable.

Re: Mingle, hang out, do whatever!

[crimson_sister]

Lucille hadn't suffered any trauma, but she had seen the signs and of course she wanted to visit Dr Lecter. She hadn't seen him since returning from home.

Re: Mingle, hang out, do whatever!

[sharp_as_knives]

"Lucille. Hello." Hannibal gave her a nod and a smile. "How are you today?"

Re: Mingle, hang out, do whatever!

[crimson_sister]

"I haven't had any visitors this weekend," Lucille said, smiling back. "For which I'm grateful."

And she didn't have any loved dead ones. The only dead ones she had were those she had killed herself, and she had no food memories of them.

"And yourself?"

Re: Mingle, hang out, do whatever!

[sharp_as_knives]

"I did; a young woman I knew visited." And he'd killed her, too, but there were at least fond memories there. "Somewhat sad to see her go, but it was good we had some time together. Can I get you some tea, or a glass of wine perhaps?"

Re: Mingle, hang out, do whatever!

[crimson_sister]

Of course, killing her parents again would have been interesting. Perhaps Hannibal would have liked to offer some suggestions?

"Tea would be lovely, thank you," she said. After a pause, she added: "I was allowed to go home for Christmas."

Re: Mingle, hang out, do whatever!

[sharp_as_knives]

Hannibal nodded and got a teacup, fixing it and pouring the water from a thermal carafe.

"I'm pleased to hear it. Did you have a good holiday? Did you get to see your brother?"

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[crimson_sister]

"I did." Lucille smiled, but the memory already brought longing with it. "We stayed together in Allerdale Hall, just the two of us. Free in our own home."

Re: Mingle, hang out, do whatever!

[sharp_as_knives]

"That must have been wonderful," Hannibal said. "You'd never had that before, had you?"

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[crimson_sister]

"It was... so different." Her expression probably said more than her words could.

"The house is in need of repairs, but hopefully we will find a way to afford that."

No, that wasn't going to happen.

Re: Mingle, hang out, do whatever!

[sharp_as_knives]

"I hope you will," Hannibal said. "If nothing else, you could look into converting your money here to its equivalent in your time." Inflation being what it had.

"Regardless, I'm pleased you got to spend time together. And welcome back."

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[future_sandworm]

While Leto couldn't say that meeting his father had been traumatic, it had still left him thinking, trying to draw some kind of conclusion what he had learnt from it. He had spent the day talking short walks between brief showers of rain, and during one of those he had noticed the sign. Remembering Dr Lecter from one of his visits to Karla he thought stopping by would be a good way to clear his mind, as the invitation was open to all.

Entering the house he soon noted the elegant decor, and of course the beautifully arranged food.

Re: Mingle, hang out, do whatever!

[sharp_as_knives]

"Hello." Hannibal gave Leto a smile and a little bow, then paused. "I confess I never did get your preferred address - would you like 'Leto', 'Mr. Atreides', or a title? And can I get you some wine or beer?"

Re: Mingle, hang out, do whatever!

[future_sandworm]

Leto smiled back, giving a small nod in greeting. "Thank you for generously open invitation. As you might guess the events this weekend brought me here."

He continued: "Leto is fine. I have enough formality in my life as it is. And I wouldn't say no to a glass of wine."

Re: Mingle, hang out, do whatever!

[sharp_as_knives]

"In that case, you must call me Hannibal," he answered, smiling. "I like to have these get-togethers after the island has played its tricks. Too many people are left at sea by them. Red or white?"

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[future_sandworm]

"Red please," Leto said. "And good company and good food is a good way to recover from them. It is considerate of you. Did you have to endure this one yourself or were you spared?"

Re: Mingle, hang out, do whatever!

[sharp_as_knives]

Hannibal nodded and went to pour him a glass of Cabernet.

"I had a visitor, though it was less 'enduring' and more 'enjoying'. For the most part. And you?"

Re: Mingle, hang out, do whatever!

[future_sandworm]

Accepting the glass Leto said: "I had a visitor too. I suppose it was more enjoying than enduring, but most of all there was a sense of closure."

He took a sip of the wine. "This is very good."

Leto knew nothing about wines in this time, so he just compared to other ones he had been drinking.

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[sharp_as_knives]

"Thank you. I do my best." Hannibal nodded. "Closure can be its own form of enjoyment."

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[future_sandworm]

"I suppose it can," Leto agreed, looking at Hannibal and smiling. "What about your visitor?"

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[sharp_as_knives]

"I hadn't needed closure, but I think perhaps she did," Hannibal answered. "A young woman I knew for a time. It was good to see her again." He shook his head. "Even if she and Jono did insist upon taking me bowling."

Play games!

[sharp_as_knives]

Feel free to start a thread for anything you like.

Re: Play games!

[furnaceface]

Jono was dealing with the weekend and the revelations that it had brought in a completely productive and utterly mature manner, today.

He was throwing darts at the dartboard.

A lot.

If anybody else wanted a turn, they were going to have to get in line.

Re: Play games!

[sharp_as_knives]

So long as he wasn't picturing Hannibal's face on the board (or pinning up a picture of it), Hannibal would count it a win.

He was mostly leaving Jono to it, though, only occasionally wandering down to watch and drink beer at him.

OOC!

[sharp_as_knives]

I'm off today and bored, so. Par-tay!