[Hannibal is silent through all of this, his dark eyes glinting. Flickering through simulations of emotions, but a few rare, true feelings escape. After Rafa is finished speaking, he exhales slowly. Leans forward, meeting Rafa's own dark eyes.]
I made a promise, well over a year ago. I made it to Will -- and I will uphold that promise to my last breath. I promised I would never hurt him again -- by word or deed. It will be kept. I promised never to touch anyone he loved or cared about. It will be kept. I am trying, against incredible odds, to be worthy of the trust that Will once placed in me.
[A sigh, and a wave of his hand.] Clearly, that is not meant to be. I will keep my word, though, Rafa. I have more than enough reasons to.
[ 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.
[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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Date: 2020-05-06 04:32 am (UTC)I made a promise, well over a year ago. I made it to Will -- and I will uphold that promise to my last breath. I promised I would never hurt him again -- by word or deed. It will be kept. I promised never to touch anyone he loved or cared about. It will be kept.
I am trying, against incredible odds, to be worthy of the trust that Will once placed in me.
[A sigh, and a wave of his hand.] Clearly, that is not meant to be. I will keep my word, though, Rafa. I have more than enough reasons to.
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Date: 2020-05-09 12:51 am (UTC)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.
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Date: 2020-05-09 04:36 am (UTC)What reasons would that be? Why would you not desire to put me in jeopardy?
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Date: 2020-05-09 07:04 am (UTC)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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Date: 2020-05-13 05:35 am (UTC)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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Date: 2020-05-13 11:34 pm (UTC)I should wish to harm my allies?
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Date: 2020-05-14 04:32 am (UTC)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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Date: 2020-05-20 01:50 am (UTC)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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Date: 2020-05-20 02:33 am (UTC)Your word is good enough for me, Rafa.
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Date: 2020-05-23 10:28 pm (UTC)Then, our alliance is in tact?
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Date: 2020-05-24 04:54 am (UTC)Our alliance is fine. Just inform me if there is to be another crack?
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Date: 2020-05-24 06:55 pm (UTC)I will do my best.
[ He can't promise more than that. Rafa certainly doesn't control Will. ]
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Date: 2020-05-25 12:07 am (UTC)Then I will work exclusively on not being at all paranoid.
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Date: 2020-05-29 12:53 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-05-29 04:40 am (UTC)Thank You ... Your Majesty.