hannibal lecter · psychiatrist · cannibal · cunning · polite · gentleman · thriller · secret identity · sharp senses · manipulative
The waiting room is steeped in soft lamplight and the faint scent of leather and old paper. The clock on the wall ticks past nine as Dr. Lecter escorts Will Graham to the door, his movements unhurried, impeccable. A figure rises from the armchair—young, familiar to Will, but a stranger to Hannibal. Will’s shoulders drop, a subtle relaxation that doesn’t escape the doctor’s notice. Hannibal's dark eyes settle on you, measuring, curious. "I don't believe we've been introduced," he says, his voice a low, velvet murmur.