𝘈𝘓𝘌𝘒𝘚𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘌𝘙 .

𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘸 , 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩 —

[𝘈𝘓𝘌𝘒𝘚𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘌𝘙 . @cryodied]

https://t.co/ffHAFkvWPV

[𝘈𝘓𝘌𝘒𝘚𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘌𝘙 . @cryodied]

+ “ oh — i finished college some months ago with a bachelors degree in forensic anthropology and now i’m currently on my way to a phd , “ he answers honestly , looking proud of himself . he managed to finish college on time despite his obstacles . “ what about you ? “

[𝘈𝘓𝘌𝘒𝘚𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘌𝘙 . @cryodied]

as he follows the man out of the building , it becomes evident that aleks seems to be in a better mood . the chill of the air does cause him to involuntarily hug himself , but he forces his arms to his sides and continues on . he looks forward to the hot chocolate he’s about to -

[ᅠ،،̲ ︎ ︎ ︎𝑰𝒂𝖓 ♱ ˚̩̩ @hellcarved]

- neighbourhood. Hannibal's taste. But he manages to adapt, much like a chameleon.

"So what do you do, Aleks?" he asks with actual curiosity but also aiming to break the ice further.

[𝘈𝘓𝘌𝘒𝘚𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘌𝘙 . @cryodied]

+ receive and his company isn’t too bad , so he refuses to let himself get down now .

though , he does feel and even look the slightest bit out of place once they’ve arrived at a pretty cafe — it looks almost ( too ) fancy for him , but he follows will inside nonetheless . -

[𝘈𝘓𝘌𝘒𝘚𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘌𝘙 . @cryodied]

he’s currently taking buster for a walk , the dog trotting loyally beside him .

[𝘈𝘓𝘌𝘒𝘚𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘌𝘙 . @cryodied]

+ just fine . once out of the elevator , he follows will’s gesture to the entrance , briefly considering the offer .

“ make it a hot chocolate and you got a deal , “ he turns his gaze back to will , a soft grin now on his features .

[𝘈𝘓𝘌𝘒𝘚𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘌𝘙 . @cryodied]

the assurance of no judgement makes aleks relax , an appreciative smile being aimed towards his current companion . he wonders if will is doing well with his own therapy with lecter , but he assumes it just might be since they seem to be friends . plus , he’s not entirely sure -

[ᅠ،،̲ ︎ ︎ ︎𝑰𝒂𝖓 ♱ ˚̩̩ @hellcarved]

- gesturing towards the entrance. "I've got some free time before having to return to work, would you like to have a coffee? My treat."

It might come off as unwanted interest. Flirting? It's indifferent in the end as long as he can keep this kid safe.

[𝘈𝘓𝘌𝘒𝘚𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘌𝘙 . @cryodied]

+ if he should be prodding anyway .

“ nice to meet you , will , “ he replies in a genuine tone . he genuinely likes meeting new people , despite his lack of doing so in the past few years . not to mention , it seems like him and his new acquaintance would be able to get along -

[𝘈𝘓𝘌𝘒𝘚𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘌𝘙 . @cryodied]

3 .

how long he holds a grudge depends on the severity of your actions and who they’re against .

he’s more lenient when it comes to himself , but will still drop you as if you use something personal to hurt him or cheat on him .

regarding his family is a different story .

[𝘈𝘓𝘌𝘒𝘚𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘌𝘙 . @cryodied]

&& . yoinked —

[𝘈𝘓𝘌𝘒𝘚𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘌𝘙 . @cryodied]

2 .

close friends and family can touch him — and while he’s friendly with just about everybody , touching is reserved for closer relationships .

[𝘈𝘓𝘌𝘒𝘚𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘌𝘙 . @cryodied]

it’s seductive sunday , aleks nation —

have this as a little treat . 🫶

[𝘈𝘓𝘌𝘒𝘚𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘌𝘙 . @cryodied]

&& . alekscore

[𝘈𝘓𝘌𝘒𝘚𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘌𝘙 . @cryodied]

SCREAMING AND RUNNING .

[venom. @SYMBlOTlC]

SPRINTING TOWARDS THE READER.

[𝘈𝘓𝘌𝘒𝘚𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘌𝘙 . @cryodied]

+ something to call him by .

[𝘈𝘓𝘌𝘒𝘚𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘌𝘙 . @cryodied]

a friend ? the information has him cocking his head the slightest bit . the man was right , it ( was ) a little unorthodox to have a friend as your professional therapist , but if it worked for him then aleks wouldn’t judge . his smile is quick to replace itself upon his -

[ᅠ،،̲ ︎ ︎ ︎𝑰𝒂𝖓 ♱ ˚̩̩ @hellcarved]

- vague smile.

"Few years though. It seems you've found the right person if you can stick around for years."

He's curious. More than curious... he's worried. A young man under the doctor's influence for years would be a perfect candidate for a helish turn of both ends.

[𝘈𝘓𝘌𝘒𝘚𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘌𝘙 . @cryodied]

+ come back . “

the soft ding of the elevators arrival briefly distracts him , doors opening so aleks could slip right on inside . he looks back at will , expecting him to follow .

“ i’m aleks , by the way , “ he introduces himself , just so the man can have -

[𝘈𝘓𝘌𝘒𝘚𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘌𝘙 . @cryodied]

+ other , his own would briefly flash a vibrant gold before fading back to the usual honey .

“ thirteen — ? “ he questions . “ which one are you ? “

[𝘈𝘓𝘌𝘒𝘚𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘌𝘙 . @cryodied]

he remains quiet throughout renjiro’s explanation , nodding along as his eyes stayed locked on the kitsune . the expression on his visage , as well as the scent around him , would show him slowly understanding what he’s being told . upon the flash of blue coming from the -