Nyx

[alcuin]

Alcuin and Hannibal's recent reconciliation somehow had Alcuin feeling more off balance than relieved. Between his lingering intuition that Hannibal was lying to him, his concerns that the other man was trying to control him, and knowledge of Aaron's feelings about him... And yet, tangled up in all of that was the intense love he felt for him. It was confusing.

He might not work at the brothel anymore, but now that he wasn't actively avoiding Hannibal, he'd gone back to his habit of reading in the drawing room. Even if it wasn't his task to spy on the patrons, he did still find it interesting to observe the comings and goings.

... and when a rock star walked in, that was certainly an interesting coming.

He carefully closed his book and got to his feet. Walked over to him.

He smiled. "Hello," he said. "Are you looking for someone in particular?"

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[alcuin]

Alcuin wasn't actually sure if Nyx would even want just him, especially considering that presumably he was with a vampire for a reason. But Alcuin didn't say this.

He also realized that Hannibal must be concerned that it might seem like he was pushing for the threesome. Another form of telling Alcuin who to have sex with.

His expression softened. Maybe things were better. This was good.

"I wasn't expecting this, but... given the opportunity, yes I want this. Both of you. Assuming he really is keen."

[anamusebouche]

Hannibal smiled gently. Things seemed to be getting better. And also, the prospect was quite thrilling. He never wanted to share Alcuin with a vampire (or a dull human), but there was no threat from a nymph.

"Why don't I leave you two to continue your conversation. I'll be in my room. If I see you, I will see you. If not, not. But... the prospect of you both in my bed is quite tempting to me. I would very much enjoy it."

[alcuin]

Alcuin nodded, and waited for Hannibal to leave, before going outside to join Nyx. He watched him for a moment, and then said, "You are exceptionally enticing," he said.

And when it came to their shared blood... if Alcuin had only a fraction of that power to entice, it explained a lot about how his life had been.

[tempting_the_fates]

Nyx was tapping away on his phone, cigarette hanging from his lips. He stopped when he heard Alcuin though, putting the phone back into his pocket as he flicked the ash from the end of his cigarette.

"My gift, my curse, and all those other cliched things we all like to say," the nymph chuckled, finishing his cigarette and stubbing it out.

[alcuin]

Alcuin smiled at him. "I meant it before when I said I wasn't jealous," he said. "But I know you came here for him and not me. But if you really are keen, I... am too."

[tempting_the_fates]

Truth be told, all Nyx wanted was to not end up too entwined in whatever it was going on between Hannibal and Alcuin. Something about the pair's relationship felt... Off. In the moment it had sounded like good fun, but the longer he lingered the less sure he was.

Still, he was keen for a bite. It's why he came here after all.

"I can always leave if things start to feel uncomfortable," he assured Alcuin.

[alcuin]

If Alcuin knew what he was thinking he would have praised Nyx's intuition.

"All right," Alcuin said, and smiled at him. "I think it will be... fun." And he leaned in and brushed his lips against the side of Nyx's mouth. "He's waiting in his bedroom."

[tempting_the_fates]

"Well, let's not make him wait too long then, hmm?" Nyx suggested, slipping an arm around Alcuin and holding the door for him as they headed back inside.

[alcuin]

Alcuin led them down the hallway and into Hannibal's room. He pushed the door open so they could both step inside where Hannibal was waiting.