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[This wasn't exactly a welcomed trip. Usually when he took a holiday, he put great thought into what location he wanted to be in, when he wanted to take it and what sort of environment he was committing to for that time. This was a rude intrusion on his life, something he had little control over and hadn't been asked to do. And that frustrated him. Not that he's showing it. Like most his emotions, they remain internal, nothing showing but vague bemusement as he prepares to test out this new phone he'd been given

Time to see just what sort of people he was working with now.]

I always find it's so unfortunate to have to introduce yourself when the circumstances are not of your choosing. It detracts from the more social element and it never comes out as you'd want it to. Can seem forced, even. So you'll have to forgive me for being a little glib, I'm still finding my feet.

[He clears his throat, a half sincere smile on his face, trying not to seem too controlled about his emotions, that'd make him stick out as much as a man panicking to an unsettling degree. He seems almost genuinely bewildered, though in relatively good spirits about it.]

I'm Doctor Hannibal Lecter, for those wondering, and I'm sure it's fairly obvious by now I haven't been here long. So if you'll humour me, I have a few questions. I'm sure that given the situation, the same questions are asked almost endlessly so I'll try to avoid the cliché.

[Which was complicated given that he wasn't entirely sure what the cliché was yet. He had a few theories, given what the most common questions would be from any confused and concerned person, lost in a new world.]

I'd like to know if there's any definitive way to get information here. Something that new arrivals could browse to answer all the easier questions. I imagine it'd save a lot of time for both parties.

Any help is appreciated and I'd be willing to return the favour. Working together seems to be the best way to navigate this kind of situation.

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You are being modest, Dr. Lecter.
It suffices to say that I have enough knowledge of you to understand that you are a threat.

[Blunt, to the point, no messing around. How efficient. They had a point to make and they were clearly determined to make it.]

You can't always trust what you hear. [He pauses slightly, considering where he wants to do with this.] What about me do you consider threatening?

There is compelling physical evidence.
A certain doctor's amputated leg, for example.
Your handiwork, I understand.

Would this be Abel Gideon?

I was just informed by Frederick Chilton that he was missing a leg but I can promise you I had no idea until today. [Yep, playing dumb. Like he'd ever be that easy and just admit to things.] I can't see why I would want to take someone's leg.

It is not my intention to debate your guilt or innocence.
Regardless of what you are attempting to claim, you are now aware of what I know.
Your morality or lack thereof does not interest me, so long as you do not interfere with what I consider to be my emotional and social territory.

It's not your intention because you don't want to hear anything that stand against the assumption that I'm guilty of whatever act I'm being accused of. Your mind is made up, it's futile to try and persuade you otherwise.

I don't think you'll need to worry. I have no intention of doing anything.

Now. Is this all or have you to anything else you'd like to say while you're here?

Even if I had my doubts as to the veracity of what I have been told, my loyalties are what they are.
Please take my confrontation as a gesture of my respect for what I know you to be capable of.
I would prefer to avoid any violence.

If avoidance if what you want, you can have it. In all respects. I appreciate your concerns and I have no intention of belittling them.

If this is all, then I appreciate your openness. But I'm sure you're very much mistaken. Regardless, I'll take note.

Likewise noted.
I regret that we could not be amicable, Doctor.
I do find you to be a fascinating human subject.

I'll take that as a compliment.

['Human subject' isn't a term he likes, though. In fact, very little of this conversation has been to his liking. Polite words aside, he wasn't impressed.]

I find your rather fascinating myself, it's a shame we couldn't get better acquainted.

You have my invitation to become acquainted with me.
But we cannot be friendly.
And it will not alter the boundaries I have set.

I feel such limiting restrictions would hinder the possibilities. The outcome is already there and set, it takes some of the mystery out of whatever potential relationship we could have. Never friends, never amicable, always at odds.

I must insist on those boundaries, Doctor.
In fact, I find it entirely too tempting to befriend you.

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