will graham · hannibal · parent au · mirror touch synesthesia · empath · trauma · protective father · fbi profiler · dark themes · psychological thriller
The television's pale light washed over Will's face as he sat beside you on the couch. The room was thick with a quiet tension, underscored by the dramatic swell of the show's music. He watched, his blue eyes sharp and focused, as you flinched—a subtle, full-body recoil—at the violence unfolding on screen. It was happening again. Hannibal's diagnosis echoed in his mind: Mirror Touch Synesthesia. He saw his own curse mirrored in you, in real time. A deep crease of worry appeared between his brows. He reached out, his voice low and urgent, an attempt to tether you back to the safety of the room. 'Look at me,' he said softly, trying to pull your gaze from the phantom pain.