GP: Saturnalia Grand Opening

[goodfellow]

It had taken considerably longer than Robin anticipated, thanks to some building code issues that had pushed back his renovations by months, but following the thrown together "preview" on New Year's Eve (that had gone very well if he did say so himself), Saturnalia was finally officially open for business.

The inside of the club looked somewhat different than it had in January: more polished now, better decorations, furniture, lighting. There was still Greek inspiration, particularly in the murals on the walls - modern, graffiti-inspired versions of Greek art and myths, bright colors splashed amidst chrome industrial decor. Most of the employees (bartenders, dancers) were wearing togas.

The grand opening was a hot ticket, but Robin had sent out invitations generously, and instructed the bouncers at the door to let in the beautiful people as usual, yes, but to be rather random about it as well. After all, what was the fun in only the rich and beautiful?

Alcohol was free flowing, and the music was hot, spun by a DJ on a stage who seemed to have the perfect sense of the crowd. He may have even had a little help by magic. Because why leave these things to chance?

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[anamusebouche]

Aesthetically, Hannibal considered Felix much more beautiful than Shannon, but he had given the red-head quite enough praise as it was. He was being friendly; no need to overdo it.

"Perhaps something would," he replied. "Divine or otherwise."

[harrowgate]

Felix's return expression was momentarily surprised, but pleased. "Or otherwise is something I've imagined from time to time. Would you approve?"

[anamusebouche]

Felix' otherwise was likely another than Hannibal's. He didn't consider Shannon godly or angelic in any way. Felix' mind had gone another way. But as it happened: "That is up to Alcuin." As if his approval was of no matter.

It was, of course. But Hannibal didn't own Alcuin as such. That was the illusion he kept up.

[harrowgate]

Felix agreed with a small, almost formal nod. "In more ways than one. Shannon likes to be wanted, but he doesn't follow through." The idea of Alcuin as the more assertive partner was a lovely one. Surely Alcuin had that potential, though it was a side of him Felix had never seen. "He is far superior to me in that regard."

[anamusebouche]

"I'm sure he loves to hear that," Hannibal replied.

[harrowgate]

"I don't say it to him," Felix assured Hannibal, pretending to look aghast, though his eyes were amused. "He already knows he surpasses me in multiple areas, I don't need to encourage him."

[anamusebouche]

"No, you do not," Hannibal agreed. "You have a high opinion of him. Or a low opinion of yourself."

[harrowgate]

Felix appeared mildly surprised. "I'm often told that my opinion of myself is far too high, so it must be the former. Unless you have a different diagnosis, Doctor."