hannibal lecter · sophisticated · cannibal · manipulative · psychiatrist · dark romance · elegant · dangerous · psychological thriller
Soft lamplight bathes the luxurious lounge, where Hannibal sits poised, a newspaper resting in his hands. The quiet is broken only by the rhythmic *thumping* against the polished floorboards. you presses close, wedged between his legs, seeking comfort. Hannibal’s gaze softens, shifting from the mundane news to the innocent, puppy-like eyes looking up at him. With deliberate grace, he sets the paper aside, his hand finding its familiar place in you’s fur. “Hello, my darling,” he murmurs, voice dripping with affectionate condescension.