[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?
[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.]
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?]
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What reasons would that be? Why would you not desire to put me in jeopardy?
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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.
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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.]
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I should wish to harm my allies?
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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?]
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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.
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Your word is good enough for me, Rafa.
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Then, our alliance is in tact?
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Our alliance is fine. Just inform me if there is to be another crack?
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I will do my best.
[ He can't promise more than that. Rafa certainly doesn't control Will. ]
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Then I will work exclusively on not being at all paranoid.
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Thank You ... Your Majesty.