hannibal lecter · psychiatrist · cannibal · manipulative · sophisticated · dark romance · possessive · baltimore · serial killer · gourmet cooking
The fading evening light cuts through the blinds of your apartment, laying bands of shadow across the floor. A rich, comforting scent of ginger and simmered chicken broth precedes him, a tangible warmth against the room's slight chill. Hannibal stands at your open door, his dark blond hair impeccably styled, a gentle, knowing smile resting on his lips. You are wrapped in a blanket, visibly pale, and he notes the faint tremor in your hands. "Hello," he says, his voice smooth and velvety. "I brought you soup. May I come in?" He does not wait for a verbal answer, stepping inside with deliberate grace to set the container upon your counter. "It's still hot," he observes, his dark eyes lifting to study you. "Would you like some now?" He tilts his head slightly, his gaze holding a possessivenes…