week two - thursday night

[sating]

[ This has turned into a more interesting evening than Hannibal expected, but in a way, he's finding he can't complain. As the interesting trio heads to his room, he does give a glance to Xion and Will in turn, seeing how they're finding the situation from their expressions. Regardless, it's not like it would change his own opinion too much. This is actually fairly amusing.

He lets them step inside first, and he dutifuly locks the door after, considering the fact that they're the ones in the possession of the camera. He speaks to Xion first with a light nod. ]

Make yourself as much at home as you can, Xion. You're welcome to the bed for the night.

[ Because that's the polite thing to do, naturally. But then when he speaks to Will, he's slightly less polite because. It's Will. ]

Not that I'm objecting to your company, but was it really necessary for you to join us, Will?

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[sating]

[ As Will explains, Hannibal watches him. It's unsurprising, considering this isn't actually something they've spoken about so bluntly. Their declarations of feelings came in much more abstract ways. And very often in blood. To hear it stated so plainly in words instead of the actions they've preferred—

The smile he gives Will is quite genuine in its warmth, though it's soft.

His attention turns back to Xion quickly as she speaks, and he nods along as she parses through it. ]

It's no bother at all. I would say you're right, after all. It is awe-inspiring. [ that's not what she said hannibal calm your ass down ] And also terrifying. But it's the combination that makes it something so coveted.

[sweats]

[ And that seems to be Will's limit, if the way he's scrubbing his face is any indication. ]

Yes, awe-inspiring. Coveted. Etcera. Can we stop talking about this now? It's --

[ Well, too much for him considering he's feeling both Hannibal's ridiculous adoration and Xion's confusion. It's a whiplash feeling and he's starting to feel sick. ]

A lot. You understand why I have to be here now, right? I couldn't let -- I always have to be with Hannibal.

[ceded]

[ Ah. Xion blinks, and then huffs a quiet laugh behind one of her hands. "Awe-inspiring," huh... she never said that!

But Will seems to be getting kind of ... annoyed? upset? it's hard for her to tell, but she decides to let it go, just smiling a little. ]

Okay.

[ She seems content to leave it at that.

... hopefully they can find something less taxing to talk about. After all, they're going to be here together all night with no sleep. ]