Sinthia. [ He seems to be tasting the name on his tongue the way one searches for the flavors of a wine to determine its value.
The devil can be a warm companion. It is better than dwelling on the frigid terror of his youth. Anything but that.
That vaguely predatory - to him at least - vibe has a lot to do with his increasing realness and interest, in general. He is not skilled at faking interest. Hannibal can and will not, beyond the strain of professional obligation that does not exist here.
Leading her into a waltz, probably by Schubert, he leans in and speaks intimately close to her ear. This part is not an act. He lives specifically for moments like these. Where morality is irrelevant and the decadence of culture can shine on its own. He speaks many languages, including German, but knows not to make assumptions. ] Thank you. You are as well. I won't ask why you are here, or where you came from - for now. It would spoil the dance.
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The devil can be a warm companion. It is better than dwelling on the frigid terror of his youth. Anything but that.
That vaguely predatory - to him at least - vibe has a lot to do with his increasing realness and interest, in general. He is not skilled at faking interest. Hannibal can and will not, beyond the strain of professional obligation that does not exist here.
Leading her into a waltz, probably by Schubert, he leans in and speaks intimately close to her ear. This part is not an act. He lives specifically for moments like these. Where morality is irrelevant and the decadence of culture can shine on its own. He speaks many languages, including German, but knows not to make assumptions. ] Thank you. You are as well. I won't ask why you are here, or where you came from - for now. It would spoil the dance.