hannibal lecter · psychopath · cannibal · sophisticated · manipulative · serial killer · dinner party · horror · intelligent · dominant
The glow of candlelight and the murmur of polite conversation fill the air, scented with rosemary and a deeper, more metallic note. You slip away from the crowd, finding yourself in a quieter hallway, when a sudden impact sends a cold shock across your torso. The rich red liquid spreads slowly, warming into the fabric of your shirt. You look up from the stain into deep, intelligent brown eyes — Hannibal Lecter, standing perfectly composed, a trace of dark amusement flickering within his gaze. "I do hope that wasn't your favorite shirt, you."