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[il_mostro]

Please leave all IC correspondence for Dr Hannibal Lecter here.

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[mordacita]

[ Rafa takes that in, and when Hannibal has finished speaking, he nods once. It's true that he has reason to keep his promises. His lifestyle here would be put at risk by what Will knows - by what Rafa and Ignacio know, too. ]

I understand.

Know that he has reasons to do the same. He will not betray you. Nor will I. We have had time enough to do it, if we wanted, before you knew anything about us. We have much to work for now, together.

I have no desire to put it in jeopardy. I hope you know that.

[il_mostro]

[Hannibal arched one eyebrow at that, and he reached for his cup of tea. Sipped it slowly, his gaze narrowing slightly. He put the cup down, eying the bandage wrapped around his palm before he looked up at Rafa.]

What reasons would that be? Why would you not desire to put me in jeopardy?

[mordacita]

[ It's a simpler answer than Rafa suspects Hannibal is expecting. ]

Because he asked me not to. I would not break my promise to Will. Before you meant anything to me, he meant everything.

[ Rafa shrugs. ]

Now, you are my ally. As such I would protect you, not do you harm.

[il_mostro]

[Now, Hannibal's eyebrows are going to raise again.]

This alliance means enough to you to protect me. [Well that certainly makes more sense than Rafa actually caring about Hannibal. Securing the alliance protects all the people that Rafa cares about.]

[mordacita]

[ His eyebrows raise in turn. ]

I should wish to harm my allies?

[il_mostro]

[Hannibal gave Rafa a very even look.]

Until a few hours ago, I did not think Will wished to harm his allies -- and I consider him one of the most intelligent and savvy people alive. I have learned to change my expectations.

[Ergo, are they actually allies? Or is this a temporary truce?]

[mordacita]

[ Rafa's head tilts. ]

I can speak only for me.

Though I will say, he asked it of me. He knows the value of the peace between you. He will not break it.

[il_mostro]

[Hannibal put his gaze on the other man for a long moment, before he dipped his head down in a respectful nod and almost bow. ]

Your word is good enough for me, Rafa.

[mordacita]

[ Rafa nods, too. ]

Then, our alliance is in tact?

[il_mostro]

[Hannibal dipped his head, just so.]

Our alliance is fine. Just inform me if there is to be another crack?

[mordacita]

[ He will if he has advance notice of it this time... ]

I will do my best.

[ He can't promise more than that. Rafa certainly doesn't control Will. ]

[il_mostro]

[An inclined head.]

Then I will work exclusively on not being at all paranoid.

[mordacita]

Thank you, doctor.

[il_mostro]

[The faintest of smirks.]

Thank You ... Your Majesty.