❧ Entry No.1

[avoirfaim]

[ Hannibal does not make himself known on the network right away. He instead explores, reading what he can and figuring out exactly where he is. Wonderland. He's not above believing in what was once thought impossible, so long all the evidence fits. God works in mysterious, cruel ways after all, and Hannibal takes it in stride. He takes a day to officially announce his arrival. Making a move on the board without knowing what game you’re playing is be naive at best, but more likely just plain stupid. His device is comfortable enough in his hand, like the familiar shape of his ipad, and he’s already scrolled through, until he found he understood the situation well enough. Only then, after learning what he could and checking his person suit in the mirror does he show himself. It’s a video, and Hannibal is the model of concerned professionalism. ]

Good evening, my name is Doctor Hannibal Lecter, and it seems that I’m what you might call a new arrival. I’ve combed through the archives and believe that I have a good understanding of the situation at hand. While I do find it terribly rude that I have been torn from my home without the courtesy of an invitation, one can hardly expect such a formality from any higher power.

[ Not that he considers himself to be lesser in any way, but it’s curious, and he keeps the thought to himself, as he does so many others. He then pauses for a moment with his tongue to the roof of his mouth, choosing his words, before continuing. ]

It seems that I’m not alone in being pulled from my world into this one, so I find myself somewhat obligated by my profession to provide you all with a warning. There is a man here now, another new arrival, by the name of Will Graham. While I do consider him to be a friend and a good man, he has a history of mental instability and is currently on trial for multiple murders. I would suggest exercising caution in his presence and referring to me should you have any questions or concerns.

[Do you see that waters of being genuinely concerned in his eyes? Good. ]

Comments

[avoirfaim]

I would say that I'm his friend, though in his current state I think he would only say that I'm his psychiatrist, at best.

[ He sees your lawyer face, Lindsey, with his Psychiatrist face. ]

[evilhandissues]

[Make a stink or not make a stink. Accuse him of publically outing the guy -even though he's pretty sure he didn't.]

I see.

[It's only been a few weeks, has he really slipped off his game that much?]

I'd say something about privilege but as you can see...we're all out of jurisdictions that matter. Is he that much of a danger?

[avoirfaim]

He is enough of a potential danger than I felt obligated to violate personal and professional confidentiality, though his right to confidentiality, given his arrest, is questionable.

Or is it that you would rather I kept his confidence and allowed others to find out just how dangerous he can be on their own?

[ He holds eye contact like an alpha wolf, waiting for the beta to submit. ]

[evilhandissues]

[Season 5 Lindsey wouldn't back down. Season 2 Lindsey, just left Wolfram and Hart Lindsey knows nothing about courage. His lawyerly gaze drops and he looks defiant, like he'd challenge the look and say something before lowering his gaze.]

...That's commendable. Dangerous but commendable. I mean, if he's unstable it paints a target on your back doesn't it? Outing him like this.

It's noble. To be sure. Is there anything we should watch out for?

[avoirfaim]

I already have a target on my back, in his case. It's a risk I'm willing to take.

[ He pauses a moment, half reveling in his little expected victory and half thinking, though not shifting his gaze away for a moment. ]

Will Graham is an intelligent psychopath, he will try to convince you that he's a victim, and that he's trustworthy. His recent mode of attack seems to be to try and convince others that I'm responsible for the murders he's charged with.

[ The mist that hung in his eyes before returns, as if the thought of being so mistrusted by his friend aches. In a way, it does, but not the way he presents. ]

[evilhandissues]

Murders? How many murders? Satanic? Psychotic? [Lindsey peers forward] So in a way you're the real victim here, damage to your reputation...

[He rubs at his chin] shocking. Sad. Tragic even. There's a clinic but there's no real authority. Which is sad. There should be real authority.

[avoirfaim]

I would say neither. The murders were well thought out by an entirely conscious mind. Hardly the work of a psychotic. Will Graham's pathology is something entirely different. I would say he committed those murders, if he did indeed commit them, because he found it satisfying.

[ Oh but you dangled a hook Lindsey, and now he's interesting. ]

Who runs the clinic, currently?

[evilhandissues]

I don't know off the top of my head. I just know it's there. [He nods] Someone might be able to help you there though, easier then trying to get to who runs the mansion.

[avoirfaim]

I'll keep that in mind. Thank you...I don't believe I caught your name.

[evilhandissues]

Lindsey.

It's a pleasure doctor.

[avoirfaim]

The pleasure is all mine, Lindsey.

[evilhandissues]

[unnerved - thy name is Lindsey. He nods] ...I hope you keep letting people know about this ...Will graham guy.

[He'll be doing his own research thanks.]