❧ 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

[digophelia]

[She seems a bit dubious -- not with him, more or less why would you even be associated with someone like that in the first place?]

I do hope you follow your own advice, unlike some. But is that truly a compatriot of yours, sir?

[avoirfaim]

He was. Hopefully he can be again.

[digophelia]

Was? Pray tell, are you looking for him out of concern or are you forewarning us to potential harm?

[avoirfaim]

If I were merely looking for him, would I have any reason to share what I have? The concern I feel for him does not limit my professional responsibility.

[digophelia]

So you say, doctor, but if it is true what you say and his instability, Wonderland is the last place anyone like him should wander without watchful eyes.

[She speaks from experience, no matter her wariness. Yeah, this is more reason to keep her knife with her at all times.]

[avoirfaim]

A sentiment which we share. I intend to keep my eyes watching at all times.

[digophelia]

Of course.

[But then again-]

Lest it makes an already fragile mind much more fragile.

[avoirfaim]

It shouldn't.

[ But that's no confirmation that it won't. That is the point though, isn't it? Variables are always the reason for a good experiment. ]

[digophelia]

This is Wonderland, after all.

[A strange by product, a much more tamer version of whatever it is now. She feels like a veteran. And no, she won't be stating the obvious of "we're all mad here".]