He can. But Will's discomfort makes it more likely that he will act rashly, and therefore that he will decide to become the alternate option. It is in the best interest of your intentions for him to be comfortable.
[House glares at the message for a long moment. He knows he's being herded toward a particular conclusion, and he doesn't particularly like that it's the logical one because it feels too much like going along with what Hannibal wants him to do.]
we'll see how things go beckett might be a good boy all on his own and leave people alone he'll probably be more interested in you
[Hannibal is totally manipulating House. And smiles at House's unwillingness to easily capitulate to Hannibal's requests. That reluctance makes House interesting, which is his best protection against Hannibal's murderous urges, Will aside.]
I would be happy to meet him and take his attention, particularly if it might mean Will remains less stressed and less desperate.
aren't you a regular knight in shining armor? be careful what you tell him unless you don't care about him knowing what you are that will probably be the most interesting you two can talk meal tips
[Why is he surrounding himself with cannibals and blood-suckers? Really.]
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Date: 2018-02-13 05:44 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2018-02-13 06:00 pm (UTC)From:we'll see how things go
beckett might be a good boy all on his own and leave people alone
he'll probably be more interested in you
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Date: 2018-02-13 06:20 pm (UTC)From:I would be happy to meet him and take his attention, particularly if it might mean Will remains less stressed and less desperate.
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Date: 2018-02-13 06:25 pm (UTC)From:be careful what you tell him
unless you don't care about him knowing what you are
that will probably be the most interesting
you two can talk meal tips
[Why is he surrounding himself with cannibals and blood-suckers? Really.]