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Eric Northman ([personal profile] thenorthman) wrote2016-12-22 01:22 am
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Alcuin

Once Kersen and his progeny were out of his club, Eric finally flew off to Alcuin's home. He hadn't been here since that first night he had met the boy, and now he stood outside his door, wondering what the fuck he was even doing here. Caring about a human, or close enough.

Still, he rang the bell, standing on the doorstep and listening for Alcuin's approach through the door.
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[personal profile] alcuin 2016-12-22 02:10 am (UTC)(link)
"All right," Alcuin said, smiling brightly at him.

He led Eric into the living room, which was small and seemed not terribly used. Alcuin did not spend a lot of time watching television. There were a few paintings on the walls, all of which had belonged to Anafiel, and he had very good taste. "And through there is the kitchen," he said, pointing. "I've become a fairly proficient cook, actually, not that that's very helpful for you I suppose."
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[personal profile] alcuin 2016-12-22 02:34 pm (UTC)(link)
"That was a favorite of Anafiel's," said Alcuin, following his gaze. "One of the lesser Italian renaissance painters. I might have kept all of his art if I could. He had good taste. But I couldn't stand living in a huge house all alone."
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[personal profile] alcuin 2016-12-22 09:14 pm (UTC)(link)
"Some I donated to small museums," Alcuin said. "Some I sold to collectors. And some is in storage because I couldn't bear to part with it." He smiles. "There's more upstairs, come see."

He led Eric up the stairs where there were two rooms. The one where he led him first appeared to be an office but mostly a library - two walls filled floor to ceiling with books, and another one with more art. There were framed sketches here as well, an architectural drawing of Paris, and also a figure study of a naked young man lounging in bed with his back turned, head bent towards a book. To an observant eye it was clearly Alcuin. And also, above the desk there was a painted portrait of Anafiel Delaunay, handsome and regal.
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[personal profile] alcuin 2016-12-22 10:36 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's where I'm from," said Alcuin, watching him. "I lived there until I was thirteen, when my mother died. Do you read a lot?"
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[personal profile] alcuin 2016-12-23 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
"Even my short life would be unbearable without books," said Alcuin, clearly pleased with his answer. He always lit up when he talked about books.

"Hannibal did the drawing of Paris," he said. "I do miss it sometimes."
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[personal profile] alcuin 2016-12-23 01:55 pm (UTC)(link)
"Sometimes," Alcuin said. "Was there for a short trip earlier this year. Even went back to the rather bad part of town where I grew up. But everything is different now, of course. I imagine you have that experience a lot."
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[personal profile] alcuin 2016-12-26 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh actually... here in London, but I don't remember it. My father died shortly after I was born, and my mother moved back to Paris. She... was a prostitute, and I grew up around a brothel, for the most part. Until I was twelve. She died, and that is when Anafiel took me in and brought me here. He was my father's best friend."
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[personal profile] alcuin 2016-12-26 10:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Alcuin hesitated. Not because he didn't think it was obvious, but because for whatever reason he assumed that Eric knew about his past. It seemed like everyone else did.

"Yes," he said. "Later. I was very much in love with him. We were together for a short while, before his death." He glanced at the portrait unconsciously, and then quickly away.
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[personal profile] alcuin 2016-12-26 10:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"I - well. Yes. I miss him very much."

Alcuin hated how he felt his pulse quicken a bit just from Eric moving closer to him.
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[personal profile] alcuin 2016-12-26 11:14 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yes," said Alcuin softly, wondering where he was going with this.
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[personal profile] alcuin 2016-12-26 11:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Alcuin leaned into the touch. "Yes," he said. "But I don't think I will love anyone again quite the way that I loved him." He loved Hannibal, yes, but it was not the same.
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[personal profile] alcuin 2016-12-26 11:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Alcuin loved the way that Eric kissed him. Especially after what had happened tonight, again, it made him feel safe. Made him feel like he belong to... with... Eric. It made him want to let go, give in.

And he was grateful, too, that Eric had made the first move, that he hadn't had to hint or seduce. Because he wanted him, and on a purely physical level that he hadn't wanted anyone in a long time. He still had dreams about him.

He wrapped his arms loosely around Eric's neck and kissed him back, his body surrendering and pliant against him.
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[personal profile] alcuin 2016-12-27 10:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Alcuin was practically a puddle by the time the kiss broke. "That... that was the next stop on the tour," he said breathlessly, and dropped his arms so that he could take one of Eric's hands and lead him across the hall.

Alcuin's bedroom was decorated in white and light gray, with a large bay window through which sunlight streamed beautifully during the day. There were pops of color on the wall in artwork that was more modern than what adorned the rest of the flat. And his bed was made of elaborate white wrought iron, covered in white blankets and pillows.

Since it was still a tour, he offered, "And ah, this is my bedroom," and swept a hand helpfully. The window was open partway since it was a nice night, and gauzy curtains fluttered.

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