Deck, Saturday Afternoon

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It was warm outside. There was no way freaking way Hannibal was going to stay inside when ti was warm and sunny and there was fresh air to be had. He thought of going to the beach but figured the water wouldn't have warmed up over night so the deck it was.

There, at least, he could get out of his shirt (exhibitionism whoo!), get himself a cold drink (no telling what was in it) and enjoy himself. Finals were done, the semester was done and summer was coming.

There was really no better way to spend a Saturday in his opinion.

[deck is ooooooooopen!]

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"Wouldn't have stayed there with it like this out here, even if you had been there," she said.

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"Which just means I chose the right option," he said, grinning. He held up his (somewhat alcoholic, yes) drink towards her. "Want some?"

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"Should I ask what's in there first?" she asked, leaning forward to eye it. What? He'd been known to supply disgusting drinks, before now.

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"I'm nursing a tiny hangover, I wouldn't dump the hard stuff in there," he said, grinning. "What, don't trust me?"

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"I know a few people who would consider starting on the hard stuff a hangover cure in itself," Angela pointed out. "Maybe you're one of those."

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"Not me," he said and took another sip of his drink. "It's mostly because it's a cold drink and it's warm out here. And you're wearing a skirt. Hi, legs."

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"I do that from time to time," she said, grinning. "Decided they deserved some sun. Maybe start a tan."

"Still wearing more than you." And not going to complain!

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"I figured this was good half naked weather," he said, looking down at himself before reaching for one of her hands. "Come sit down, come on. Keep me company for awhile."

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"Any weather is good half naked weather," she decided, taking his hand as she sat. You know, provided she wasn't the half naked one. Or they were indoors, or something.

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"Especially when you're the beneficiary, right?" he asked, tucking an arm under his bed and turning his face towards the sun. "Don't expect me to be out here half naked in the winter. I don't need to freeze important parts."

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"I wouldn't ask you to risk that," she assured him, a little bit smirky. "I'm not that mean."

"... But if I offered to find a space heater, would that change your mind?"

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"You act like you don't get to see me half naked or even all the way naked everyday," Hannibal said, snickering. "I didn't think you'd try to convince me."

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Angela shrugged. "Never miss an opportunity," she said easily.

"Speaking of," well, not exactly, "I hear there's this play, and I told a couple of people I'd go be supportive. Can I persuade you to come with? I hear there's swords." In case he needed the extra encouragement.

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"A play?" he asked, sounding a little disbelieving. "Aren't those usually really long and boring and full of big, huge wigs and people speaking in a language I can't figure out?"

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"And sword fighting!" she reminded, because she couldn't really deny the other stuff. "And Amber and Dinah pretending to be men, I think. It'll be cultural!" Or something? "And I'll be there."

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"Is that supposed to be incentive for me?" he teased. "I see you everyday."

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"Of course it's incentive," she said, poking her tongue out briefly. "Don't lie and say it isn't."

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"But, a plaaaaaaaay?" he asked, trying to sound pitiful. "That might take more incentive than just you."

Liar. He'd go because she asked him.

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"Aww, but it could be like an actual daaate! You know, those mythical things people sometimes go on?" she teased.

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"We've gone on dates before!" Of course, they'd been before they were actually really dating. Hannibal forgot that for the moment.

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"Months ago," Angela pointed out. "I thought maybe you'd forgotten the concept."

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"I...haven't forgotten it," he said and shrugged. Maybe he'd just gotten lazy. "I know how to go on a date."

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"Soooo, will you come with me?" she asked. "And bear in mind, I might cry if you say no," she added with a little smile. Okay, she might not actually cry, but she'd definitely pout a fair bit.

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"I--" He made a face. "Yes, I'll go. Don't cry. Please don't cry. I wouldn't be able to handle it."

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"No crying," she promised, grinning at him. "You said yes, after all."