I will greet him, let him know that you are not feeling well, and that I would like to treat you. I will also mention that you want to ... what is the phrase, 'have fun'? We will then see what he grants permission for.
[Hannibal states serenely. He knows that Alfred will allow him to treat the Submissive. He is not entirely certain about anything else.]
[ There was a vague sense that she should try to make up for the trouble she caused him. It was just so hard to think about anyone other than Hannibal right now. She was really starting to shiver, losing feeling in her fingers. ]
That is right. So a good Dominant speaks to another Dominant about their Submissive, and what their Submissive asks for.
[He shifts her weight easily, and leans over to ring the doorbell to Alfred's home. He notes her shivering, and holds her more closely against his chest.]
[He's not expecting company in this weather. But he also won't turn any away. So of course he answers the door. He's bundled in the warmest of pajamas and wrapped in the fluffiest robe he could find.
He doesn't even ask who it is. He just opens the door. Mostly because he'd knock out anyone that tried to suddenly grab him.
It's not someone to drag him away into the night. It's Hannibal and ... His heart sinks into his stomach. He'd thought she'd rub away from home. He is, after all, a poor dominant. And here's Hannibal, bringing her back, proving himself once again to be the better suited to the position.
The fluffy robe comes off to offer and drape over the girl.]
Doctor. Come in... I... Is she... She's not...you aren't hurt, are you, Miss Care?
She is not hurt, Alfred, but she is ill. She collapsed in front of me while I was attempting to get home.
[He carefully helped tuck the robe around Hiling, and brought her within. He gave Alfred a rueful smile.] I am afraid I now understand all too well your worries and concerns for her. She is a very stubborn girl. Where is her room? She needs to be bundled up.
[ He goes from relief right back to concern. He can't berate himself right now for not going out after her. He can only focus on the now. The now which was caring for the girl and making sure she would get well. Nothing else matters.]
Thank you. Thank you very much for this. It's this way.
[The trip through the house will take them up to a second floor. The second door is quickly opened to let them into her room. It's well cared for. Clean with whatever she needed or brought with her. He's done his best to at least see to her physical comfort and material needs while she lives with him. Despite that huge misstep on the network, he does try hard to take care of her, when she chooses to be there.]
I'll gather more blankets. Heat up a water bottle. Whatever you need, doctor.
[He is at a loss of what to do for her. He's glad this man is here. It's been far too long since he's taken care of a sick child. The last had been Miss Kyle and she very much refused to be looked after.]
[Hannibal followed Alfred along the halls, and back to Hiling's own bedroom. He carefully put the girl down, noting that she was not going to release him, so sat with her. Speaking quietly to her, persuading her that she needed to get under the blankets.]
A thermometer, if you have one, and as many blankets as you can find. Does she eat human food?
She does. I'll make her anything she needs. [He doesn't bolt out right away. He lingers just a moment to brush a hand over Hiling's forehead to smooth her hair a little.]
I'll be back soon, lass.
[He hurries out of the room with haste to get all those things he's been asked for. A thermometer. As many blankets as he can carry, torn from his own bed and even from the room he never walks into anymore. She gets even Regulus' blankets.
He returns as quickly as he can, laden with items.]
[Hannibal smiles gently after him, before he turns back to Hiling. Gives her a long look, and states quietly so only she can hear him.]
He is an excellent Dominant, if you realize that he wants to coddle you as the child he sees you at, and not the sexual young woman that you are trying to become. Keep that in mind.
[When Alfred returns, blankets are carefully put atop Hiling, along with a thermometer under her tongue.]
I would not think she would be susceptible to this, considering that she is an android.
[ When he comes near she reaches for him. She wants to rest her head on his lap. Not let him leave. She'll cooperate as long as he's giving her the affection she wants. With Alfred here she's afraid his attention may be divided. ]
[If he's honest, he knows little to nothing about Androids. He supposes hen needs to learn, and quickly, if he's to prevent this sort of thing from happening again. He doesn't like seeing her sick. His only saving grace is Hannibal. The man is a doctor. He surely knows best.
It seems Hiling seems to think so. The way the girl clings to the doctor tells him sharply whom she prefers. He doesn't blame her one bit for it. He can't even be hurt by the obvious preference.
Hannibal is her favorite. Better in every conceivable way to him. It would be easy to just melt back into the house, as a good butler should, and leave them be. But he can't because she is his responsibility and he wants to do right by her.]
We're both here for you, lass. I'm sorry I haven't been. [He aches a little knowing the girl would rather be out in subzero weather, away from him, than warm and safe. He won't think of that.]
Only thing you need to do right now is get better. Whatever the doctor recommends, I'll see it out for you.
[Hannibal gave her a reprimanding look, before he purposefully slid away from her slightly. The right sort of punishment for a Submissive, who was openly disrespectful to her own Dominant.]
You know very well this kind of behavior is unacceptable. This is your Dominant. [He nodded to Alfred.] You have not even acknowledged him, or the care he is giving you. That is unspeakably rude.
[ Even such a subtle movement was devastating to her. She whimpered as she shivered. It was as if the blankets did nothing to help. Rejected by him she then turned to Alfred. Her arms reached for him, cold fingers grasping in the air. ]
[He wants to tell Hannibal it's fine. That he doesn't mind. He deserves it. He's done nothing at all to earn Hiling's respect or his trust. Besides, Hiling is his submissive and it should be up to him to decide what's rude and what's not.
But he doesn't want to undermine the doctor even if that means undermining himself.
He just gives Hannibal a soft look that says he's been put in quite the spot and shakes his head a little before she turns to him. He can't turn her away any more than he could scold the doctor.
Alfred sits on the other side, reaching to gather the blankets and the girl onto his lap to hold her gently. It's with fatherly affection that he lightly strokes her hair and pulls her closer.]
It's all right, Lass. I'm right here. I'm right here. Christ, Hiling. I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry I didn't go out looking for you. I'm glad the doctor found you.
[Now this ... this is precisely where knowing where to twist certain things comes into play. Hannibal gave them both quiet but warm smiles.]
There are no thanks needed. I just want to be here for both of you, during your time together. [He puts on a very good soft look of his own.] You are both struggling, and you do not have to.
[ She looks up at him expectantly. He told her he would. She's all settled in and cooperating just like he wanted her to. Now she should be rewarded for her good behavior. ]
[He continues to hold her. He strokes her hair and tries hard to keep her warm. He looks to Hannibal and he falls all over again for that soft look. The man had told him once, he didn't have to do this alone. Never again would he have to. He could trust the Doctor. Fully and completely.
He squeezes the girl and looks from the other man to her and back.]
Ask me what? Doctor, you know you can ask me anything. I'll give it to you. Never think you can't ask for anything.
[After all, he's done so much for Alfred and Alfred wants to make sure the man knows it goes both ways. He never just wants to take from the man when he's in a position to give.]
[Hannibal's lips managed not to twist into a smirk or anything else. In fact, he kept his amusement under strict control as he nodded his head serenely.]
I gave my word, ergo, I will ask your Dominant for permission. [He stated simply to Hiling, before looking at Alfred.] Hiling wishes to have sexual relations with me. I thought it might be a good motivation for her to seek some therapy for becoming better at dealing with humans.
[ Hiling nods her head. Definitely good motivation. She didn't think of that angle. She'd be significantly more interested in learning how to behave if she's getting some action. Looking up she watches for Alfred's reaction. It does feel good to be held by him but somehow she's still cold to the point her breath is visible. ]
I think it would help me warm up a little too. Please Alfred?
[For a moment, he just sits there, letting himself think. Not really think, but come to terms with what's being asked. It's beyond selfish to say no. As much as he personally sees Hiling as no more than a child, this world certainly didn't. That fact alone makes him hate this place just a little more. She's had sex long before he became his dominant and she'll have it long after their contract is over
As for Hannibal. He's not allowed to be possessive. Hannibal is a man that belongs to no one other than Hannibal. He doesn't even let such a thought cross his mind. It's assinine to not want Hannibal to persue relations with her. He's well aware of the sexual surrogacy sessions the man offers. He'd nearly taken advantage of them himself before the world went tits up again and he missed that appointment.
He wants Hiling to get better. He wants to help her learn and grow. He wants her to be well, to get warm and stop shaking like she's coming apart.
He's certain his troubled frown speaks volumes. He's torn between sheltering the girl and recognizing that this is likely necessary.
Alfred sighs then. Nuzzles into her hair a moment. His voice is measured.]
I can't stop you from having relations with whomever you want. [He actually could, but he won't.] I don't have to like the idea of it but it's not my choice. It's yours, Hiling. If you really want to, you have my permission. [He looks at the doctor then ] There is no man I could trust more to take care of you and honor your wishes. So, you've my permission if you have hers. However, I'm afraid I'll not be staying here for it. I can't. Just..
[He'll transfer his bundle of android over to the doctor so he can stand. Because in the end, he is who he is and he can't deny the people he cares for.] Just take care of her, Hannibal. And never tell me what you two do.
[At this ... Hannibal allows himself a confused blink because. Well. No. He does tuck Hiling down next to him, but he does firmly grab Alfred by the sleeve and tug him back.]
Thank you for your permission. She and I will discuss beginning sessions -- but not this evening. Not in your home, and certainly not while she is this ill. Right now, she needs her Dominant, and her Doctor, to take care of her.
[He gently pushes back Hiling's hair.] Nor would I tell you anything about it. It is Doctor and Patient confidentiality.
[The hand catches him and it's his turn to be confused. But only for a moment. His shoulders sag and his head hangs a little. He should have known better. He's being emotional and went too far. Of course Hannibal would never take advantage of anyone when they're clearly being affected by something. He's always been kind and controlled. Alfred feels a rushing sense of guilt for even thinking such things.]
I know. I...that was uncheratable of me. I know you are a professional without peer. I should have never said that. I apologise. Please forgive me.
[But the problem was still there. Hiling still needs something. She's still so very ill. So he'll take the advice of someone else.] All right. Whatever it is she needs. We're in your hands, Doctor. And Miss Care, you need anything, anything at all, you just ask me, all right. I want to see you better, Hiling. [Try listening to her. Find out from her what she wants]
[ It's not quite what she was expecting. There's an undeniable moment of frustration. After coming all the way here just to ask Alfred now she had to wait even longer. She knew it would be awkward with the way he sees her. But she can feel the support of both of them. They're here for her. At least she doesn't have to be alone. ]
I want... what you have with him. Something like it. He called you "Mi Amanti." No one's ever said anything like that to me.
[Aaaaaah ... yes. There is that. There is that Italian phrase of love that he has been calling Alfred without Alfred knowing it. Which of course now he does.
Hannibal clears his throat and strokes Hiling's hair once more.] Well, you will not find it with me ... but we can find you someone to feel that way with.
[For the second time in so many minutes, Alfred is speechless. There's no hiding the slight widening of his eyes in surprise or the way he colors. He's utterly floored by the fact that he would ever get a term of endearment from anyone, let alone Hannibal.
He tries not to be too flattered or overwhelmed by it. Hannibal isn't making a huge deal out of it, he shouldn't either. In fact, it almost seems like he's trying not to bring attention to it at all. It's only proper that he act normal, ignore it. Time and place. Now is not the time...
He sits quietly back at Hiling's side and takes her hand gently. Pretends nothing was ever said. No need to hang bows off that particular elephant dancing about the room.]
Oh Hiling. I know it don't feel like it now, but I'm sure there's someone out there that'll care for you as much as you care for them. You're still young. You're a sweet young lady. A bit confused at times, but when ain't we all. I can't promise you'll find that today. Can't promise it tomorrow either. [it evidently took Alfred 50 years to get it] but I'm sure it out there. You just got to be patient and think about what you want in a person. And until you find them or they find you, The doctor and I will be here to help you out. Teach you proper so you've got an even better chance at finding them.
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Date: 2020-03-11 03:34 am (UTC)[Hannibal states serenely. He knows that Alfred will allow him to treat the Submissive. He is not entirely certain about anything else.]
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Date: 2020-03-11 04:08 am (UTC)[ There was a vague sense that she should try to make up for the trouble she caused him. It was just so hard to think about anyone other than Hannibal right now. She was really starting to shiver, losing feeling in her fingers. ]
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Date: 2020-03-20 11:59 pm (UTC)[He shifts her weight easily, and leans over to ring the doorbell to Alfred's home. He notes her shivering, and holds her more closely against his chest.]
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Date: 2020-03-21 12:43 am (UTC)He doesn't even ask who it is. He just opens the door. Mostly because he'd knock out anyone that tried to suddenly grab him.
It's not someone to drag him away into the night. It's Hannibal and ... His heart sinks into his stomach. He'd thought she'd rub away from home. He is, after all, a poor dominant. And here's Hannibal, bringing her back, proving himself once again to be the better suited to the position.
The fluffy robe comes off to offer and drape over the girl.]
Doctor. Come in... I... Is she... She's not...you aren't hurt, are you, Miss Care?
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Date: 2020-03-27 05:05 am (UTC)[He carefully helped tuck the robe around Hiling, and brought her within. He gave Alfred a rueful smile.] I am afraid I now understand all too well your worries and concerns for her. She is a very stubborn girl. Where is her room? She needs to be bundled up.
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Date: 2020-03-27 09:29 pm (UTC)Thank you. Thank you very much for this. It's this way.
[The trip through the house will take them up to a second floor. The second door is quickly opened to let them into her room. It's well cared for. Clean with whatever she needed or brought with her. He's done his best to at least see to her physical comfort and material needs while she lives with him. Despite that huge misstep on the network, he does try hard to take care of her, when she chooses to be there.]
I'll gather more blankets. Heat up a water bottle. Whatever you need, doctor.
[He is at a loss of what to do for her. He's glad this man is here. It's been far too long since he's taken care of a sick child. The last had been Miss Kyle and she very much refused to be looked after.]
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Date: 2020-03-28 03:50 am (UTC)A thermometer, if you have one, and as many blankets as you can find. Does she eat human food?
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Date: 2020-03-28 04:07 am (UTC)I'll be back soon, lass.
[He hurries out of the room with haste to get all those things he's been asked for. A thermometer. As many blankets as he can carry, torn from his own bed and even from the room he never walks into anymore. She gets even Regulus' blankets.
He returns as quickly as he can, laden with items.]
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Date: 2020-03-28 04:48 am (UTC)He is an excellent Dominant, if you realize that he wants to coddle you as the child he sees you at, and not the sexual young woman that you are trying to become. Keep that in mind.
[When Alfred returns, blankets are carefully put atop Hiling, along with a thermometer under her tongue.]
I would not think she would be susceptible to this, considering that she is an android.
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Date: 2020-03-30 07:29 pm (UTC)I'll be alright as long as you're here.
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Date: 2020-04-01 01:31 pm (UTC)It seems Hiling seems to think so. The way the girl clings to the doctor tells him sharply whom she prefers. He doesn't blame her one bit for it. He can't even be hurt by the obvious preference.
Hannibal is her favorite. Better in every conceivable way to him. It would be easy to just melt back into the house, as a good butler should, and leave them be. But he can't because she is his responsibility and he wants to do right by her.]
We're both here for you, lass. I'm sorry I haven't been. [He aches a little knowing the girl would rather be out in subzero weather, away from him, than warm and safe. He won't think of that.]
Only thing you need to do right now is get better. Whatever the doctor recommends, I'll see it out for you.
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Date: 2020-04-01 11:03 pm (UTC)[Hannibal gave her a reprimanding look, before he purposefully slid away from her slightly. The right sort of punishment for a Submissive, who was openly disrespectful to her own Dominant.]
You know very well this kind of behavior is unacceptable. This is your Dominant. [He nodded to Alfred.] You have not even acknowledged him, or the care he is giving you. That is unspeakably rude.
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Date: 2020-04-02 01:48 am (UTC)Alfred. I need you.
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Date: 2020-04-03 09:20 pm (UTC)But he doesn't want to undermine the doctor even if that means undermining himself.
He just gives Hannibal a soft look that says he's been put in quite the spot and shakes his head a little before she turns to him. He can't turn her away any more than he could scold the doctor.
Alfred sits on the other side, reaching to gather the blankets and the girl onto his lap to hold her gently. It's with fatherly affection that he lightly strokes her hair and pulls her closer.]
It's all right, Lass. I'm right here. I'm right here. Christ, Hiling. I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry I didn't go out looking for you. I'm glad the doctor found you.
We'll have to find a way to thank him for this.
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Date: 2020-04-04 10:52 pm (UTC)There are no thanks needed. I just want to be here for both of you, during your time together. [He puts on a very good soft look of his own.] You are both struggling, and you do not have to.
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Date: 2020-04-05 01:21 am (UTC)[ She looks up at him expectantly. He told her he would. She's all settled in and cooperating just like he wanted her to. Now she should be rewarded for her good behavior. ]
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Date: 2020-04-05 03:31 am (UTC)He squeezes the girl and looks from the other man to her and back.]
Ask me what? Doctor, you know you can ask me anything. I'll give it to you. Never think you can't ask for anything.
[After all, he's done so much for Alfred and Alfred wants to make sure the man knows it goes both ways. He never just wants to take from the man when he's in a position to give.]
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Date: 2020-04-07 12:44 am (UTC)I gave my word, ergo, I will ask your Dominant for permission. [He stated simply to Hiling, before looking at Alfred.] Hiling wishes to have sexual relations with me. I thought it might be a good motivation for her to seek some therapy for becoming better at dealing with humans.
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Date: 2020-04-07 01:39 am (UTC)I think it would help me warm up a little too. Please Alfred?
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Date: 2020-04-07 05:29 pm (UTC)As for Hannibal. He's not allowed to be possessive. Hannibal is a man that belongs to no one other than Hannibal. He doesn't even let such a thought cross his mind. It's assinine to not want Hannibal to persue relations with her. He's well aware of the sexual surrogacy sessions the man offers. He'd nearly taken advantage of them himself before the world went tits up again and he missed that appointment.
He wants Hiling to get better. He wants to help her learn and grow. He wants her to be well, to get warm and stop shaking like she's coming apart.
He's certain his troubled frown speaks volumes. He's torn between sheltering the girl and recognizing that this is likely necessary.
Alfred sighs then. Nuzzles into her hair a moment. His voice is measured.]
I can't stop you from having relations with whomever you want. [He actually could, but he won't.] I don't have to like the idea of it but it's not my choice. It's yours, Hiling. If you really want to, you have my permission. [He looks at the doctor then ] There is no man I could trust more to take care of you and honor your wishes. So, you've my permission if you have hers. However, I'm afraid I'll not be staying here for it. I can't. Just..
[He'll transfer his bundle of android over to the doctor so he can stand. Because in the end, he is who he is and he can't deny the people he cares for.] Just take care of her, Hannibal. And never tell me what you two do.
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Date: 2020-04-07 05:37 pm (UTC)Thank you for your permission. She and I will discuss beginning sessions -- but not this evening. Not in your home, and certainly not while she is this ill. Right now, she needs her Dominant, and her Doctor, to take care of her.
[He gently pushes back Hiling's hair.] Nor would I tell you anything about it. It is Doctor and Patient confidentiality.
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Date: 2020-04-07 06:36 pm (UTC)I know. I...that was uncheratable of me. I know you are a professional without peer. I should have never said that. I apologise. Please forgive me.
[But the problem was still there. Hiling still needs something. She's still so very ill. So he'll take the advice of someone else.] All right. Whatever it is she needs. We're in your hands, Doctor. And Miss Care, you need anything, anything at all, you just ask me, all right. I want to see you better, Hiling. [Try listening to her. Find out from her what she wants]
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Date: 2020-04-07 06:52 pm (UTC)I want... what you have with him. Something like it. He called you "Mi Amanti." No one's ever said anything like that to me.
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Date: 2020-04-07 07:01 pm (UTC)Hannibal clears his throat and strokes Hiling's hair once more.] Well, you will not find it with me ... but we can find you someone to feel that way with.
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Date: 2020-04-08 05:40 am (UTC)He tries not to be too flattered or overwhelmed by it. Hannibal isn't making a huge deal out of it, he shouldn't either. In fact, it almost seems like he's trying not to bring attention to it at all. It's only proper that he act normal, ignore it. Time and place. Now is not the time...
He sits quietly back at Hiling's side and takes her hand gently. Pretends nothing was ever said. No need to hang bows off that particular elephant dancing about the room.]
Oh Hiling. I know it don't feel like it now, but I'm sure there's someone out there that'll care for you as much as you care for them. You're still young. You're a sweet young lady. A bit confused at times, but when ain't we all. I can't promise you'll find that today. Can't promise it tomorrow either. [it evidently took Alfred 50 years to get it] but I'm sure it out there. You just got to be patient and think about what you want in a person. And until you find them or they find you, The doctor and I will be here to help you out. Teach you proper so you've got an even better chance at finding them.
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