Not entirely. Certainly a significant percentage of the reason behind his actions lies in his desire to protect me. Which, if you remember, I began this conversation expressing my apologies for. But his experiences do incline him in a certain way, making some unfortunate things more likely.
I'm sure you could... but I'm not sure you would have.
[Considering what was on the line.]
I am sure you understand why I want to know. Graham is eager to tell me this doesn't have to involve me, but I'd say being killed is plenty of involvement already.
Re: voice
voice
[He doesn't blame Hannibal. He just wants to understand -]
What are you to him? A lover? Nothing so ordinary. You put up an excellent show, but you're both killers.
Re: voice
As for what we are to each other...lovers is true but insufficient. We see each other in a way most, if not all, cannot.
voice
[Considering what was on the line.]
I am sure you understand why I want to know. Graham is eager to tell me this doesn't have to involve me, but I'd say being killed is plenty of involvement already.