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Post by Thatcher on Apr 9, 2007 22:30:37 GMT -5
*Thatcher tilted his glass towards his host in a toast and sipped, savouring the fine flavours and notes before beginning to enjoy the meal.*
"I hear you have not been in Paris long, sir?" *he said, despising the pleasantries of chit-chat, but figuring it might be seemly for the situation.*
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Post by Dr. Fell on Apr 9, 2007 22:34:26 GMT -5
*Hannibal nodded and set his glass down carefully.*
“I have. It is so wonderful to be back here though. It has been many years.”
*He nibbled at his meal politely.*
“And yourself? Surely a man in your position has roots in many areas. Have you been in Paris long?”
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Post by Thatcher on Apr 9, 2007 22:39:33 GMT -5
*Thatcher shrugged.*
"Off and on, throughout the years--I know the city well, but as I know many cities. Much like women..." *he mused.* "Not in the sense that I mean to brag of exploits, sir, you understand--but much like a woman, each city has its beauty, its secrets, its filth...and one can never stand to remain with one once charm fails to override disgust."
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Post by Dr. Fell on Apr 9, 2007 22:44:17 GMT -5
So she was scorned, eh? Crane didn’t mention that.
*Hannibal listened politely.*
“I have found that cities, like women, are often more inviting when you are respectful of them. But I see your point.”
*He smiled and sipped more wine.*
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Post by Thatcher on Apr 9, 2007 22:46:36 GMT -5
*Thatcher smirked.*
"Respect is not something I give freely, sir. Nothing and no one as yet has wholly earned it."
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Post by Dr. Fell on Apr 9, 2007 22:50:35 GMT -5
*Hannibal’s brow lifted and he half-shrugged.*
“To each his own. Your will is certainly your own and respect is a delicate and personal issue.”
*Savoring the roast for a moment, he looked back to Thatcher.*
“Sir, I really do appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedule to honor me with your presence. Thank you.”
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Post by Thatcher on Apr 9, 2007 22:53:12 GMT -5
"You're quite welcome. I'm pleased that you decided to co-operate. Few men have such foresight as to the consequences of being difficult."
*Thatcher took a bite of the meat, faintly tasting blood, and liking it.*
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Post by Dr. Fell on Apr 9, 2007 22:55:32 GMT -5
*Hannibal smiled knowingly.*
“I always do my best to please. And what does a man like yourself charge to make things run smoothly?”
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Post by Thatcher on Apr 9, 2007 22:56:34 GMT -5
"It varies, depending on how much I know I can get from the person in question. I take everyone for all they're worth, if I can. Which I can," *he said darkly.*
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Post by Dr. Fell on Apr 9, 2007 22:58:09 GMT -5
*Hannibal’s smile widened.*
“All they’re worth…I like that. So sir, how do you find me? What can I do for you?”
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Post by Thatcher on Apr 9, 2007 23:00:10 GMT -5
"Plenty, but I'm feeling charitable, and I would not wish to deprive you of anything you own, really. Clearly you have worked very hard for all of it..."
...as it seems to be all you can afford.
"You are aware you possess some files which are of interest?"
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Post by Dr. Fell on Apr 9, 2007 23:02:40 GMT -5
*Hannibal’s brow rose.*
“I assume you mean my case files? What of them?”
Scorned but not a liar.
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Post by Thatcher on Apr 9, 2007 23:03:53 GMT -5
"I shall have need of them, is all," *said Thatcher simply.*
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Post by Dr. Fell on Apr 9, 2007 23:04:57 GMT -5
*Hannibal nodded in seemingly thoughtful consent.*
“And what will you offer in return?”
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Post by Thatcher on Apr 9, 2007 23:05:28 GMT -5
"Compensation. Surely you have some...desires?"
((Must. Not. Slash.))
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