Dr. Hannibal Lecter (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
tablewithoutpity) wrote2018-02-13 01:02 am
tablewithoutpity) wrote2018-02-13 01:02 am
[ While he's squabbling with the natives, it dawns on Will to send the link he just pulled up over to Hannibal's tablet. ]
I don't know if you saw these resources when you came in, or if you were focused on the more official items.
Thought maybe you might consider adding yourself to the Skill's database, at least. I do know how you liked to preen.
I don't know if you saw these resources when you came in, or if you were focused on the more official items.
Thought maybe you might consider adding yourself to the Skill's database, at least. I do know how you liked to preen.
[ Hello travel partner of House. ]
Do you still think the prophet makes masterpieces of the darkness?
Do you still think the prophet makes masterpieces of the darkness?
The prophet herself is little more than a blank slate, upon which the darkness of the townspeople has projected its own terrible beauty.
You talked to her.
[ Seems someone had a successful venture with the ghosts. ]
Why the interest in darkness?
[ Seems someone had a successful venture with the ghosts. ]
Why the interest in darkness?
Briefly.
Darkness is foundational to the experience of the world. To deny it is to deny a great deal of reality.
Darkness is foundational to the experience of the world. To deny it is to deny a great deal of reality.
[ Good answer. ]
I see.
Are you used to these kinds of questions, doctor?
I see.
Are you used to these kinds of questions, doctor?
Is it how you help free people from their bounds?
[House waits until he's sure Will is finished talking to Hannibal about the plan before contacting the man, himself. He wants to get out ahead of Will because he's absolutely certain the younger man will try to make use of their companions to outmaneuver him in terms of the end goal of the experiment, which is to have House in the suit. It's the blood-draining experiment all over again.
The doctor's message comes through in Japanese. He wants to make triple sure Will can't understand this, even if he gets ahold of Hannibal's tablet for something.]
your shattered teacup wants to protect the broken bird
i think we both know that's moronic
any tips on what he's likely to try?
i don't have any particular interest in tangling with him at the finish line
The doctor's message comes through in Japanese. He wants to make triple sure Will can't understand this, even if he gets ahold of Hannibal's tablet for something.]
your shattered teacup wants to protect the broken bird
i think we both know that's moronic
any tips on what he's likely to try?
i don't have any particular interest in tangling with him at the finish line
[Ah, House. Hannibal admires the man's awareness of the dynamics of their little group. He answers in Japanese.]
Not moronic. Naive, perhaps. Believing the broken bird can be saved.
He believes there are alternative options. I would encourage you to cultivate that belief in a way that benefits you. Make him believe that you are looking for a way that will not end in your death.
Not moronic. Naive, perhaps. Believing the broken bird can be saved.
He believes there are alternative options. I would encourage you to cultivate that belief in a way that benefits you. Make him believe that you are looking for a way that will not end in your death.
he believes he is an alternative option
we've gone through this before
was he always this suicidal?
i think i can come up with an idea or two, though
can i count on you siding with me if it's a choice between him or me?
as much fun as we have together
i'm guessing you like tea more than feathers
we've gone through this before
was he always this suicidal?
i think i can come up with an idea or two, though
can i count on you siding with me if it's a choice between him or me?
as much fun as we have together
i'm guessing you like tea more than feathers
Yes, I am aware.
I do not believe he wants to die. But he will sacrifice himself to what he believes to be a greater purpose. Such as saving the life of a friend. If you can convince him such a thing is unnecessary, you might lull him into complacency.
You may certainly count on me to choose his life over yours.
No offense.
I do not believe he wants to die. But he will sacrifice himself to what he believes to be a greater purpose. Such as saving the life of a friend. If you can convince him such a thing is unnecessary, you might lull him into complacency.
You may certainly count on me to choose his life over yours.
No offense.
none taken
the feeling's mutual
and friendship is incredibly inconvenient
as i'm sure you're aware
i'll figure something out
just be on your guard when we get to the hospital
my money's on something happening there
if anywhere
and he probably told you beckett's meeting up with us
he's part of the "answers before feelings" group around here
so he's about as much of a dick as me
just so you're forewarned
the feeling's mutual
and friendship is incredibly inconvenient
as i'm sure you're aware
i'll figure something out
just be on your guard when we get to the hospital
my money's on something happening there
if anywhere
and he probably told you beckett's meeting up with us
he's part of the "answers before feelings" group around here
so he's about as much of a dick as me
just so you're forewarned
Will would appreciate time away from this new companion. If you would be so kind as to keep that in mind, I would be quite grateful.
i'm not playing beckett's babysitter
but i'll tell him to take a hike to his own corner
when we're stuck in close quarters
your teacup's going to have to deal with being around people he doesn't know or like
i have
he can
but i'll tell him to take a hike to his own corner
when we're stuck in close quarters
your teacup's going to have to deal with being around people he doesn't know or like
i have
he can
He can. But Will's discomfort makes it more likely that he will act rashly, and therefore that he will decide to become the alternate option. It is in the best interest of your intentions for him to be comfortable.
[House glares at the message for a long moment. He knows he's being herded toward a particular conclusion, and he doesn't particularly like that it's the logical one because it feels too much like going along with what Hannibal wants him to do.]
we'll see how things go
beckett might be a good boy all on his own and leave people alone
he'll probably be more interested in you
we'll see how things go
beckett might be a good boy all on his own and leave people alone
he'll probably be more interested in you
[Hannibal is totally manipulating House. And smiles at House's unwillingness to easily capitulate to Hannibal's requests. That reluctance makes House interesting, which is his best protection against Hannibal's murderous urges, Will aside.]
I would be happy to meet him and take his attention, particularly if it might mean Will remains less stressed and less desperate.
I would be happy to meet him and take his attention, particularly if it might mean Will remains less stressed and less desperate.
aren't you a regular knight in shining armor?
be careful what you tell him
unless you don't care about him knowing what you are
that will probably be the most interesting
you two can talk meal tips
[Why is he surrounding himself with cannibals and blood-suckers? Really.]
be careful what you tell him
unless you don't care about him knowing what you are
that will probably be the most interesting
you two can talk meal tips
[Why is he surrounding himself with cannibals and blood-suckers? Really.]
[John's been going back and forth on this message. He's typed something out, deleted it, typed, deleted, typed, deleted, far too many times. There's a part of him that hates being this indecisive, so he forces himself to type something and not delete it. John does stare at it for several minutes to ensure it's not giving too much away. Just one doctor to another. It's dry, unemotional. Yes.]
Dr. Lecter, I was wondering if you might have a minute. I'd like your professional advice on something.
[Depending on the reply, John knows he can take that a few different directions, some of them having nothing to do with himself.]
Dr. Lecter, I was wondering if you might have a minute. I'd like your professional advice on something.
[Depending on the reply, John knows he can take that a few different directions, some of them having nothing to do with himself.]
[And what could this be? Hannibal has a few guesses...something to do with Sherlock, perhaps? Or the Joker? Or is it more personal?]
Of course, Dr. Watson. How may I be of assistance?
Of course, Dr. Watson. How may I be of assistance?
[It takes a little while for a response as John tries to get it right. One of the benefits of text is that he can moderate what he's saying much more easily than a regular conversation. It makes... stretching the truth a bit easier. He's a dodgy liar at the best of times.]
It's to do with a patient. This is really more your area than mine, I suppose. But I'm treating them for a few other ailments, as well. I don't think it's anything Norfinbury's doing, so I'm hoping it's something that can be helped.
They've been having issues with anger, I think is the best way to put it. Impulsiveness. Thoughts of violence. I'd like to offer some kind of counsel on how to best deal with those. I don't really want to start handing out sedatives.
[This could be Peter. This could totally be Peter. Or Stephen. Sort of. ... Squalo?]
It's to do with a patient. This is really more your area than mine, I suppose. But I'm treating them for a few other ailments, as well. I don't think it's anything Norfinbury's doing, so I'm hoping it's something that can be helped.
They've been having issues with anger, I think is the best way to put it. Impulsiveness. Thoughts of violence. I'd like to offer some kind of counsel on how to best deal with those. I don't really want to start handing out sedatives.
[This could be Peter. This could totally be Peter. Or Stephen. Sort of. ... Squalo?]
Edited 2018-02-23 06:25 (UTC)
[Hannibal notes the curious avoidance of gendered language, and wonders if that is significant. If it indicates that the person the doctor is inquiring about is female.]
I see. Sedatives are also a temporary remedy. There is only so much medication available to us, or so I've been led to believe.
It is difficult to assess a patient from a second hand report, as I'm sure you're aware.
I see. Sedatives are also a temporary remedy. There is only so much medication available to us, or so I've been led to believe.
It is difficult to assess a patient from a second hand report, as I'm sure you're aware.
No, of course. I understand completely. I don't mean to be difficult. Generally speaking is there anything you'd prescribe? Just some sort of talk-therapy? Figure out whatever the root of the impulses is and sort of figure out how to stamp them out?
[Because these are the sorts of things that need to be controlled.
John has a general academic idea for how this needs to go. God knows Ella had said something like that to him more than once. It's just the making himself do it, as he's discovered in his reticence to talk to even someone like Bucky.]
It's difficult to think of more constructive outlets for those feelings here in Norfinbury. You can't exactly head over to the gym or even necessarily get away from people when you need time to yourself. I'd thought of suggesting journaling, but I don't know if that's going to be enough.
[It's not enough. It helps him a little, but there are few satisfying answers in all this. His blogs back home had felt like a synthesis, a way to get his thoughts in order and lay out the problem with the answer. His summaries here are just... questions. More and more and more questions. It leaves him feeling frustrated that he doesn't have answers to help people.]
[Because these are the sorts of things that need to be controlled.
John has a general academic idea for how this needs to go. God knows Ella had said something like that to him more than once. It's just the making himself do it, as he's discovered in his reticence to talk to even someone like Bucky.]
It's difficult to think of more constructive outlets for those feelings here in Norfinbury. You can't exactly head over to the gym or even necessarily get away from people when you need time to yourself. I'd thought of suggesting journaling, but I don't know if that's going to be enough.
[It's not enough. It helps him a little, but there are few satisfying answers in all this. His blogs back home had felt like a synthesis, a way to get his thoughts in order and lay out the problem with the answer. His summaries here are just... questions. More and more and more questions. It leaves him feeling frustrated that he doesn't have answers to help people.]
Edited 2018-02-24 00:52 (UTC)
You're not being difficult at all. I am happy to help.
Talk therapy is often quite effective in cases of anger difficulties. I wouldn't characterize it as "stamping out," however. We cannot destroy what is in our nature. But we can accept it.
Journaling can be helpful. Meditation as well. But a therapeutic relationship with a trained professional can offer the arena necessary to address dysfunctional thoughts and behavior outside of ones own echo chamber.
Talk therapy is often quite effective in cases of anger difficulties. I wouldn't characterize it as "stamping out," however. We cannot destroy what is in our nature. But we can accept it.
Journaling can be helpful. Meditation as well. But a therapeutic relationship with a trained professional can offer the arena necessary to address dysfunctional thoughts and behavior outside of ones own echo chamber.
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