Eh, I figure that given the circumstances, this is going to be one of those conversations we never speak of again, so might as well say what I may never have another opportunity to say.
You're correct, I have no genuine leanings in that direction. That is a design concept that is unique to Hannibal on a number of levels, founded in the loss of his beloved sister. I like making the monsters pay for the tresspasses they perpetrate upon the innocent.
You knew what you were doing in that situation. You understood what had just happened, and you have the capacity to recognize what can happen when my mind is fractured. Beckett wouldn't back off, he made himself into a threat and I don't react well to being threatened.
I wouldn't kill you, House. I love you. I've done my utmost since we first met to protect you, initially (and always) because I believe in the value you provide to our changes of getting out of here. Then later ... because I didn't want you to have to suffer the trauma of death, and the current unpleasantness.
cw: serial killers / cannibalism / mental non-con of a sorts
You're correct, I have no genuine leanings in that direction. That is a design concept that is unique to Hannibal on a number of levels, founded in the loss of his beloved sister.
I like making the monsters pay for the tresspasses they perpetrate upon the innocent.
You knew what you were doing in that situation.
You understood what had just happened, and you have the capacity to recognize what can happen when my mind is fractured.
Beckett wouldn't back off, he made himself into a threat and I don't react well to being threatened.
I wouldn't kill you, House. I love you. I've done my utmost since we first met to protect you, initially (and always) because I believe in the value you provide to our changes of getting out of here. Then later ... because I didn't want you to have to suffer the trauma of death, and the current unpleasantness.