Alcuin

[shannonteverius]

Shannon had heard about Hannibal. He hadn't cared too much for the man, their first encounter had rubbed him the wrong way, but he hadn't wished him harm. Hannibal has also been dating Alcuin, and that was the part that mattered.

Shannon was sure his friend had to be hurting. If it had been him, a simple phone call would not have been enough. Instead, he purchased a very good bottle of wine and made his way to Alcuin's.

When his friend opened the door he held up his purchase and said, "I come bearing gifts."

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[shannonteverius]

Shannon did find it a bit strange. He could understand being attracted to an older man, but there was a point where the gap became uncomfortably large. Alcuin had to have been young then. A little wary of the answer he asked, "Did he feel the same?"

[alcuin]

"Eventually," said Alcuin after a pause. "He had the same reservations I see in your reaction. It took him a while to believe that it was real. To trust me, and himself. We were together... a very short time, before his death."

[shannonteverius]

"I'm sorry to hear that," Shannon said. And he was. He couldn't imagine anything worse than losing the one you loved.

[alcuin]

Alcuin found it easier to talk about Anafiel than to think about Hannibal right now, so he was grateful for this. "Thank you, Shannon... you've been very kind."