[ Well that has Judar's eyebrows raise up a bit- Not completely in surprise, but a blend of that, amusement and curiosity. ]
Hann, that kind of sounds like an invitation to hang around your home more.
[ As it'd never really come up before, Judar's not completely sure how one would be punished sexually. Meanwhile, he continues on, as if he didn't just use the nickname Hannibal told him to stop. ]
I suppose how rude I am depends on where you think my usual straight-forward charm falls. Most people find it refreshing more than anything else.
[Hannibal's smile appeared as he leaned back and spoke into the phone in a lower tone.]
I certainly will not object to seeing you more in my home. Especially with your straight-forward charm - you would be a welcome addition to my dinner parties. Just keep in mind that I do not like being ... embarrassed at my own table.
[ ... Ah. While Judar wouldn't acknowledge it, as it barely even shows on his face, it felt kind of nice to have that added invitation. Like this was more than Hannibal giving someone a simple favor and leaving it at that. Which would've seemed reasonable and fine enough, and he would've worked with that, no problem.
He might even have enough of an appetite to almost finish his meal here. ]
It's not like I aim to do that to anyone to begin with... Any particular things that would do that, that you think I'd do?
[Hannibal continues to cut his food into neat bites, looking up from under his eyelashes. He could tell that Judar liked what he heard, and he smiled once more as he neatly ate what was on his fork.]
No ... nothing in particular. Honestly, I was just going to offer up more interesting Dominant and Submissive sexual positions, but that's clearly up to you as well.
[ Of course he liked it. People rarely went about inviting him to places and socializing. Well, Aspen had their 'mandatory dates,' but that seemed to be something else entirely. That's how it seemed with the way the winged guy had phrased things. Hearing that he'd be a good addition to a dinner party, however those were supposed to go, felt nice. ]
Sure, we could try those things out as well. There really isn't much I'd say 'no' to, as long as it's not obviously defiling. It doesn't mean much in this world, but I'm still a magi. Still, I doubt you'd treat or play like someone's a toilet.
[ That is to say, he didn't think that Hannibal would come up with something so degrading or defiling as that. ]
[He smiled at that, and saluted Judar with his glass, before making a face after that.]
The very thought makes me rather ill. Using anyone as a toliet is disrespectful, and rude. [So in other words if anyone ever tried, Hannibal would hunt them down, kill them, and turn them into a delightful dinner party meal.]
At any rate ... I think this is a very equitable agreement.
[ See, that's the exact response he would've expected from the man. It didn't seem like there would be any issues, at least that he could think of, just for Hannibal's insistence on being civilized. ]
Yup, I agree.
[ Which, while belated, has him returning the small salute before taking another sip of the drink. ]
When you've got it written, I'll sign and have it sent to the offices for processing.
[ That's exactly how it'll go, too. He won't look the papers over, to see if anything was added or changed, and will make sure it goes through properly ]
[Hannibal was always going to insist on being civilized. It was, after all, something that was denied him at a very crucial age in his upbringing. For him, there was no greater pleasure than acting politely and without disrespect to another person, unless you were tweaking their noses.
As one does when one is feeding the elitist snobs human flesh.]
I shall have it sent to you in the next day or so. Now ... what else shall we talk about?
[ Perhaps part of him thought that the conversation and discussion of terms would take longer. It wasn't as if either of them could talk about work, save for vague impressions of the people they saw.
As expected of someone who probably dined alone most of his life, Judar didn't know how to start light conversations over meals. He's thinking and trying to come up with something that wouldn't get him reprimanded, due to their public space. ]
Well, if I'm going to be yours, what kinds of things do you think you should know? Or that I should know?
[Hannibal sipped the wine at his elbow, his expression thoughtful as he looked over at Judar. He does appreciate the fact that other man looks thoughtful, as if he is seriously considering everything said with that.
One corner of his mouth lifted.] Let us start simply. What is your favorite kind of music? Mine is Opera. I have a great love of the Italians.
[ ... Ah. Right to things he didn't really understand, due to the differences in worlds, and in time periods. It's clear that he has to guess to the meaning of those things. Even then, his mental guesses were likely very off the mark. ]
I guess there's some that I liked hearing, but I've got no clue what it's called. Just that it was a lot more fun than the court music we'd play back at the castle. Festival music's a lot more fun, but the stuff I heard was louder and different. It had a lot to the beat, but it didn't seem like it was meant for dancing...
[ It couldn't be surprising that Judar enjoyed things like rock, metal and punk type music. He just didn't know what those things meant. Mostly because he never thought to ask. ]
[... Hannibal also had to remember that they came from different time periods, so what he knew of music and art was vastly different than Judar's.
That and the man simply preferred rock music - a terrible shame.]
I see ... well, what is something you would like to know about me, then? I shall ask you a corresponding question about what you might like for dinner. Or in bed, for that matter."
[ With an actual force of violent anger inside, is there any wonder that Judar's more drawn to the harsher genres? Well, harsher in composition, if nothing else.
Asking questions back and forth, though... It'd be easier if he had a better understanding of the more modern worlds, to know what comes up enough that should be asked about. Judar barely understood what a 'therapist' was supposed to be, save for it meaning that Hannibal had a lot of appointed clients, and he was too proud to ask at this point. ]
Then... Why a therapist?
[ It's clear that this wasn't a world filled with warriors and conquerors, at least in the way he knew. Hannibal just had such a strong frame, though... Maybe that'll help him understand things better. ]
[Hannibal cut another piece of his meat, and neatly chewed it while Judar gathered his thoughts. Once the young man asked his question, Hannibal put aside his silverware once more to give the question it's rightful due.]
I wanted to understand human emotions better than I did as a child and then a young man. I suffered a great deal of trauma during my formative years -- and I suppose I needed to understand why people did the things that they do.
[ So that's what a therapist deals with? It's not what he was expecting, really. Why people do the things they do... It's less vague and more open-ended on how that kind of thing could be achieved. ]
[Here, Hannibal smiles slowly, as he puts down his fork so he can lean in and look the other man in the eye. His answer, as always, is truer to him than anything else.]
It helps me understand the hows and the whys, and makes me able to interact with more people in a real fashion.
[ He needed that to interact with people as well? Though it definitely answered his question, and another that he'd kept to himself for a long while. Of course it also made him curious about other things, but he'd already pressed his first question with a follow-up.
So Judar nods, taking another sip of his drink before cutting up a bit of his meal. ]
Then... I'll be more clear and up front with you, so you don't have to work as much. It's your turn now, for a question.
[ Ah. So they were up to that. It wasn't really a hard question, but it was something that would come with a long answer, probably. ]
I guess I wasn't really clear on what a magi is, either. So the whole thing would be a mystery. Ah...
[ That was him admitting that he'd never been thorough in explaining such things about what he was. Still a human, yes. A magician, mage, or whatever word suited someone that used magic- well that part was obvious and clear. So he should start from the beginning?]
In my world, everything comes from the same source energy- when people die, as long as they haven't Fallen, which is meant to be rare, their energy and soul return to that source to join the world again. It's everything around, in everyone... Save for three souls, who reincarnate instead. Those three souls have a special connection with the world, where it provides as much energy as that person needs for magic, and in turn, that person is connected enough that they can sense great disturbances that happen, even on the opposite side of the planet. It's because of that, that magi are called the voices and wills of the world. It's also because of that that they become the strongest magicians.
It's because of that, that there's an instinct to find people that could guide the world into a new, great era. Be it a single kingdom, or the world.
Every age, if they lost their life, the magi is reborn. They're drawn to seek out people with a quality that could change a great amount of people, with a strength to overcome great trials. Kings, basically. Except it doesn't matter what the person is, or where they're from, as long as they're not a magician. They just need those qualities, and we'd pull a dangerous trial into the world for them to conquer. If they're successful, they come out with a contract and bond with a powerful being and enough riches to start a kingdom, if that's how they decide to make their mark on the world. So a magi, if still accepted by that Candidate, is meant to guide and support them to continue that goal.
[ So because they were so connected to the world, they were the kingmakers intended to guide humanity. Basically. He just gave Hannibal a more thorough explanation and context, pointedly adding the bit on a magi's instincts, because he would be clear and up front. ]
[Hannibal listened to all this quite avidly, lifting his dark gaze from his plate to his dinner companion often. He nodded his head as Judar explained, the flicker of interest across his sharp features showing that he was indeed listening and not just pandering to the conversation. When Judar had finished, he hummed softly, then patted the corners of his mouth elegantly.]
So you were meant to be contracted to a King in your world. Someone who would become a great leader. Does it lessen your power not to be connected to someone of that stature?
[Hannibal considered himself above petty bloodlines at this point, but he was curious.]
Ah, not sure, but... I think there's a misunderstanding- I don't contract to kings. Their contracts are with the Djinn at the end of the Trials. Magi are drawn to those that should be kings, and it doesn't have to be just one. It's not always guaranteed, as they'd have to go through the trial first, and it's still their choice on what to do...
[ Judar personally had many candidates over time. Many were gone now, and some he'd been drawn to that were taken away too soon, unfairly and with someone's plans. He didn't want to go over those, though. ]
There's one man that conquered many dungeons- Most were mine, that he took before our planned Candidates could. He was originally some commoner from a fishing village. Then he defeated one Trial, then started a Trading Company. Then he conquered more of them and eventually created his own kingdom. Despite taking my Trials, Sinbad never had me for a magi...
[ No, Sinbad was a disaster all on his own. At least his name was more well-known, not even including the time the man spent in Duplicity. ]
None of it affects my power, though. It's just... Instinct. My power stays my own, no matter what.
[Hannibal's head tipped a little further, and his smile appeared. He lifted his wine glass, saluting Judar, and taking a long sip.]
I have heard of Sinbad, of course. In my world, he is a myth. How fascinating to know that he is an actual person.
[He smiled into his glass.] I suppose that means you are simply attracted to me for my personality. How very odd .. and yet complimentary. I do enjoy being interesting enough to engage a Magi, at least sexually.
He's infamous in our world, very aware of it and so confident that it gets on my nerves.
[ Confident in his choices and abilities, to the point where he makes sure he's successful in whatever he does. Even with people... Ah, but he'll get annoyed and riled up if he kept thinking about that stupid king. So, yes. Hannibal. It was better talking about Hannibal.
Even if it's with more candid honesty than most people would give. ]
Sure, your personality, but also your body. Both have their own kinds of strengths, and you've got this calm confidence that's more... Mature, or something, instead of overbearing and trying to drown those around you out.
[ Can you guess the level Sinbad was at? ]
Though I guess I'm more partial to someone that'd so easily pin me against a wall.
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Date: 2019-08-03 01:36 pm (UTC)Hann, that kind of sounds like an invitation to hang around your home more.
[ As it'd never really come up before, Judar's not completely sure how one would be punished sexually. Meanwhile, he continues on, as if he didn't just use the nickname Hannibal told him to stop. ]
I suppose how rude I am depends on where you think my usual straight-forward charm falls. Most people find it refreshing more than anything else.
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Date: 2019-08-03 09:34 pm (UTC)I certainly will not object to seeing you more in my home. Especially with your straight-forward charm - you would be a welcome addition to my dinner parties. Just keep in mind that I do not like being ... embarrassed at my own table.
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Date: 2019-08-03 09:53 pm (UTC)He might even have enough of an appetite to almost finish his meal here. ]
It's not like I aim to do that to anyone to begin with... Any particular things that would do that, that you think I'd do?
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Date: 2019-08-04 01:12 am (UTC)No ... nothing in particular. Honestly, I was just going to offer up more interesting Dominant and Submissive sexual positions, but that's clearly up to you as well.
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Date: 2019-08-04 01:28 am (UTC)Sure, we could try those things out as well. There really isn't much I'd say 'no' to, as long as it's not obviously defiling. It doesn't mean much in this world, but I'm still a magi. Still, I doubt you'd treat or play like someone's a toilet.
[ That is to say, he didn't think that Hannibal would come up with something so degrading or defiling as that. ]
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Date: 2019-08-05 01:12 am (UTC)The very thought makes me rather ill. Using anyone as a toliet is disrespectful, and rude. [So in other words if anyone ever tried, Hannibal would hunt them down, kill them, and turn them into a delightful dinner party meal.]
At any rate ... I think this is a very equitable agreement.
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Date: 2019-08-05 01:39 am (UTC)Yup, I agree.
[ Which, while belated, has him returning the small salute before taking another sip of the drink. ]
When you've got it written, I'll sign and have it sent to the offices for processing.
[ That's exactly how it'll go, too. He won't look the papers over, to see if anything was added or changed, and will make sure it goes through properly ]
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Date: 2019-08-05 03:09 am (UTC)As one does when one is feeding the elitist snobs human flesh.]
I shall have it sent to you in the next day or so. Now ... what else shall we talk about?
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Date: 2019-08-05 11:53 am (UTC)[ Perhaps part of him thought that the conversation and discussion of terms would take longer. It wasn't as if either of them could talk about work, save for vague impressions of the people they saw.
As expected of someone who probably dined alone most of his life, Judar didn't know how to start light conversations over meals. He's thinking and trying to come up with something that wouldn't get him reprimanded, due to their public space. ]
Well, if I'm going to be yours, what kinds of things do you think you should know? Or that I should know?
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Date: 2019-08-05 08:58 pm (UTC)One corner of his mouth lifted.] Let us start simply. What is your favorite kind of music? Mine is Opera. I have a great love of the Italians.
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Date: 2019-08-05 09:15 pm (UTC)I guess there's some that I liked hearing, but I've got no clue what it's called. Just that it was a lot more fun than the court music we'd play back at the castle. Festival music's a lot more fun, but the stuff I heard was louder and different. It had a lot to the beat, but it didn't seem like it was meant for dancing...
[ It couldn't be surprising that Judar enjoyed things like rock, metal and punk type music. He just didn't know what those things meant. Mostly because he never thought to ask. ]
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Date: 2019-08-06 03:42 am (UTC)That and the man simply preferred rock music - a terrible shame.]
I see ... well, what is something you would like to know about me, then? I shall ask you a corresponding question about what you might like for dinner. Or in bed, for that matter."
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Date: 2019-08-06 12:07 pm (UTC)Asking questions back and forth, though... It'd be easier if he had a better understanding of the more modern worlds, to know what comes up enough that should be asked about. Judar barely understood what a 'therapist' was supposed to be, save for it meaning that Hannibal had a lot of appointed clients, and he was too proud to ask at this point. ]
Then... Why a therapist?
[ It's clear that this wasn't a world filled with warriors and conquerors, at least in the way he knew. Hannibal just had such a strong frame, though... Maybe that'll help him understand things better. ]
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Date: 2019-08-07 02:24 am (UTC)I wanted to understand human emotions better than I did as a child and then a young man. I suffered a great deal of trauma during my formative years -- and I suppose I needed to understand why people did the things that they do.
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Date: 2019-08-07 12:12 pm (UTC)And now that you understand why... Does it help?
[ Is a follow-up question cheating? Oops. ]
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Date: 2019-08-11 02:24 am (UTC)It helps me understand the hows and the whys, and makes me able to interact with more people in a real fashion.
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Date: 2019-08-11 02:43 am (UTC)So Judar nods, taking another sip of his drink before cutting up a bit of his meal. ]
Then... I'll be more clear and up front with you, so you don't have to work as much. It's your turn now, for a question.
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Date: 2019-08-12 02:31 am (UTC)[Hannibal answered smoothly, smiling a little to himself as he thought of the question and then asked it with pure curiosity.]
So tell me, what precisely is a magi meant to do in your world? You never have really been able to clear up that particular mystery.
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Date: 2019-08-12 02:48 am (UTC)I guess I wasn't really clear on what a magi is, either. So the whole thing would be a mystery. Ah...
[ That was him admitting that he'd never been thorough in explaining such things about what he was. Still a human, yes. A magician, mage, or whatever word suited someone that used magic- well that part was obvious and clear. So he should start from the beginning?]
In my world, everything comes from the same source energy- when people die, as long as they haven't Fallen, which is meant to be rare, their energy and soul return to that source to join the world again. It's everything around, in everyone... Save for three souls, who reincarnate instead. Those three souls have a special connection with the world, where it provides as much energy as that person needs for magic, and in turn, that person is connected enough that they can sense great disturbances that happen, even on the opposite side of the planet. It's because of that, that magi are called the voices and wills of the world. It's also because of that that they become the strongest magicians.
It's because of that, that there's an instinct to find people that could guide the world into a new, great era. Be it a single kingdom, or the world.
Every age, if they lost their life, the magi is reborn. They're drawn to seek out people with a quality that could change a great amount of people, with a strength to overcome great trials. Kings, basically. Except it doesn't matter what the person is, or where they're from, as long as they're not a magician. They just need those qualities, and we'd pull a dangerous trial into the world for them to conquer. If they're successful, they come out with a contract and bond with a powerful being and enough riches to start a kingdom, if that's how they decide to make their mark on the world. So a magi, if still accepted by that Candidate, is meant to guide and support them to continue that goal.
[ So because they were so connected to the world, they were the kingmakers intended to guide humanity. Basically. He just gave Hannibal a more thorough explanation and context, pointedly adding the bit on a magi's instincts, because he would be clear and up front. ]
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Date: 2019-08-15 02:24 am (UTC)So you were meant to be contracted to a King in your world. Someone who would become a great leader. Does it lessen your power not to be connected to someone of that stature?
[Hannibal considered himself above petty bloodlines at this point, but he was curious.]
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Date: 2019-08-15 02:51 am (UTC)[ Judar personally had many candidates over time. Many were gone now, and some he'd been drawn to that were taken away too soon, unfairly and with someone's plans. He didn't want to go over those, though. ]
There's one man that conquered many dungeons- Most were mine, that he took before our planned Candidates could. He was originally some commoner from a fishing village. Then he defeated one Trial, then started a Trading Company. Then he conquered more of them and eventually created his own kingdom. Despite taking my Trials, Sinbad never had me for a magi...
[ No, Sinbad was a disaster all on his own. At least his name was more well-known, not even including the time the man spent in Duplicity. ]
None of it affects my power, though. It's just... Instinct. My power stays my own, no matter what.
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Date: 2019-08-15 11:55 pm (UTC)I have heard of Sinbad, of course. In my world, he is a myth. How fascinating to know that he is an actual person.
[He smiled into his glass.] I suppose that means you are simply attracted to me for my personality. How very odd .. and yet complimentary. I do enjoy being interesting enough to engage a Magi, at least sexually.
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Date: 2019-08-16 12:29 am (UTC)[ Confident in his choices and abilities, to the point where he makes sure he's successful in whatever he does. Even with people... Ah, but he'll get annoyed and riled up if he kept thinking about that stupid king. So, yes. Hannibal. It was better talking about Hannibal.
Even if it's with more candid honesty than most people would give. ]
Sure, your personality, but also your body. Both have their own kinds of strengths, and you've got this calm confidence that's more... Mature, or something, instead of overbearing and trying to drown those around you out.
[ Can you guess the level Sinbad was at? ]
Though I guess I'm more partial to someone that'd so easily pin me against a wall.