[Things would have taken a super different turn if he had been, and the idea of a colder, crueler stay at Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane flashes behind his eyes. Imagining it. Instead of having been mere acquaintances for work, having been intimate, and therefore a more personal betrayal. What Alana had for Hannibal, only Will wouldn't be getting any fancy cages, any books, any art supplies...it's a brutal thought. Unappetizing.
Of course, rather than focus on the kinder aspects, his minds jumps to the horror immediately. Conditioning.]
Thanks for listening. [Abruptly, he looks at his watch, face that usual, neutral mask. It's not been long at all, but he seems to be showing all the signs he's ready to leave. And on the tail end of confessions! Yikes. Except...] You have dinner plans? Saw a promising little diner on my walk here.
[It's basically a fancier Waffle House and that's part of the charm. Also part of the charm? Frederick Chilton in his fancy clothes asking how Will can really sure that the seats are not sticky, why would take me here, yes. That sounds great. Better than going home in a half hour or so to stew some more.]
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Of course, rather than focus on the kinder aspects, his minds jumps to the horror immediately. Conditioning.]
Thanks for listening. [Abruptly, he looks at his watch, face that usual, neutral mask. It's not been long at all, but he seems to be showing all the signs he's ready to leave. And on the tail end of confessions! Yikes. Except...] You have dinner plans? Saw a promising little diner on my walk here.
[It's basically a fancier Waffle House and that's part of the charm. Also part of the charm? Frederick Chilton in his fancy clothes asking how Will can really sure that the seats are not sticky, why would take me here, yes. That sounds great. Better than going home in a half hour or so to stew some more.]