Gathering Post

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The Queen's official birthday celebrations might wait for the better, brighter weather of June, instead of the actual date just passed, but there was no lack of things to do in London this week, even if it was cooler and damper than the week before. St. George's day festivities were scattered throughout the city, competing with celebrations of the four hundredth anniversary of Shakespeare's death. Getting around the city could be even more difficult than usual on Sunday, with multiple streets closed off for the London marathon.

There were exhibits - everything from graphic design to a survey of Sicilian history to the influence of underwear. And the same level of diversity could be found whether you were in the mood for music, theatre, good food, or late night fun. There was something for everyone, and no matter your plans - or lack of plans - you never quite knew what you were going to find, or who might find you.



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[alcuin]

Alcuin couldn't help it; this conjured up a sudden image of Fin trussed up with a ball gag, and it made his cheeks go slightly pink again.

He was glad, though, that he hadn't accidentally said something more incriminating about vampires. And he supposed it wasn't exactly off base for Fin to get the impression he liked a little rough sex on occasion.

"It's difficult," he finally said. "I feel like I have to trust someone, for that." He thought of Michael, and how he'd given that as an excuse for seducing him; he was a complete stranger that Alcuin also knew he could trust, and how rare is that?

[prince_of_nymphs]

"You could always see if Hannibal's up for it," Fin suggested with a slightly cheeky smile.

[alcuin]

Alcuin knew exactly how much Hannibal would appreciate (or rather, not appreciate) Alcuin talking about their sex life. But he said, "Hannibal indulges me to the extent I ask it of him, but there are things he simply doesn't enjoy."

He drank. "What about Will?"

[prince_of_nymphs]

"Mmm, Will's not much for the rougher stuff. We dabbled once and- Well, it went poorly. He's a passionate lover, but he doesn't have it in him to harm me," Fin admitted. "Part of me wishes I could help him understand why I like it, but I'd never push him to bend to my wants. I love what we have, and I love him. I'd never risk spoiling that for a thrill."

[alcuin]

"I feel the same way," Alcuin said. "Though in addition to that, well... Hannibal's a psychiatrist. Not mine, I guess, not really, but he knows so much about my past, and I know that he thinks that there are some things about my desires that aren't there for healthy reasons."

He paused briefly and then added, his voice a bit quieter, "The tape, the one sent to Hannibal...? He could barely touch me, after he saw it. And it wasn't because of how it made him think of me, it was..." It was hard to explain, was what it was. "Anafiel was the same way, the brief time we were together. Treated me so gently, like glass, afraid of doing anything my clients might have done."

He realized that he was probably talking too much, being too open. Maybe it was the alcohol, but it was also just that he didn't really have anyone to talk to about these things, and Fin was so kind and open in return.

[prince_of_nymphs]

"Alcuin... That sounds like the sort of thing you need to talk to him about," Fin said gently, sipping his beer and frowning thoughtfully. "Will may not understand my wants, or be able to fulfil them, but- He understands enough to accept them as part of me. These things, these desires, they're as much a part of you as anything else. You said it yourself, Hannibal is a private man. Maybe talking about this, opening up about your desires, is the first step in encouraging him to open up a bit more in return?"

[alcuin]

It wasn't that Alcuin hadn't spoken to Hannibal about these things, but Fin's point was still well taken. So he only nodded a little, and took another drink of the beer.

"Do you think that Will ever gets jealous?" he asked him after a moment. "When you take other lovers?"

[prince_of_nymphs]

"I don't think so. At least, he's never behaved in a way that would make me believe that he was," Fin replied, shaking his head. "Why? Do you believe Hannibal is jealous of the lovers you take?"

[alcuin]

"Hannibal? Oh... I don't think so. Well, maybe a little, of one person. But not very much. I was thinking more of a friend..." Interestingly, thinking of Felix, and now thinking of him again. "His boyfriend is possessive. Certainly jealous. They technically have an open relationship, but... I just think it must make him desperately unhappy. If Hannibal felt that way, I'm not sure I could do it. Though if Hannibal felt that way maybe that would make him a different man and not someone I would love so much."

He drained the rest of the beer. "I walked in on him once, with someone else. I wonder if it should have upset me more."

[prince_of_nymphs]

"Why? If you're content, you're content. I'd like to think if I walked in on Will with someone else, I'd just be pleased to know he was having a good night. Lord knows I have enough of my own. ...Besides, that opens so many more doors, don't you think?" Fin grinned, finishing his own beer.

[alcuin]

Alcuin bit his lip. "And do you? The two of you, um... share?"

[prince_of_nymphs]

"We haven't, but it's come up in conversation. I think it would have to be just the right person," Fin admitted. "Honestly, when I'm with Will... He's all I want. I think any threesome fantasies I have are far too filthy for his tastes anyway."

[alcuin]

"Like what?" Alcuin blurted almost instinctively, then realized what he'd asked and added hastily, "Ah, not that you have to tell me. Sorry, that was rude."

[prince_of_nymphs]

Fin laughed, and if he could have blushed, he might have. Instead, the just smiled, then shrugged one shoulder.

"Given that my sex life seems set to go viral, I don't have much reason to be coy. ...Hex once, in passing, made a comment during one of our sessions about how he'd have liked to leave me bound for all his friends to enjoy the way he just had. ...I believe he was just talking dirty, but I wont lie. Part of me had hoped he might make good on that threat one day. Maybe not with all his friends, but just one other might have been a thrill. ...Seems unlikely to happen now, given his new relationship, but it does make for a fun fantasy."

[alcuin]

Alcuin was a bit taken aback by the fantasy. He told himself firmly not to inject any of his own issues into how he felt about it. "I - yes, I can understand the appeal in um a consensual setting."

He blushed a little and admitted, "I like being tied up, too. It can be difficult to explain, to people who don't understand."

[prince_of_nymphs]

"Mmm, quite," Fin agreed, gesturing for one more round. "Will gets it, I think, but he's... He's dreadful at it. Last time we had a go he used ma- Uh, more, um... More toys than most would, and got a bit upset when I fought back. Didn't really work out."

[alcuin]

It was probably a bad idea for Alcuin to have another round, but on the other hand, he was finding the conversation kind of liberating and wanted it to continue to be so.

He found himself desperately curious about what Will had done with Fin that he hadn't liked. But he couldn't bring himself to ask.

"But... he stopped when you told him to?" Alcuin asked tentatively, because to him that was the most important thing.