Typically Hannibal would spend the time to tidy up, clear the table, wash the dishes. It's only proper, after all. But tonight is different. Tonight the incompleteness tells a story that he wants those who will come in search of one or both of them to hear: that Hannibal chose to abandon this place, this life, so that he could claim Will.

When they reach the doorway, Hannibal pauses for a moment, turns to Will, reaches up to cup his cheek, and kisses him one last time, his lips gentle. They may be able to indulge in a few small gestures of affection as they make their way to safety...touching fingers, perhaps holding hands...but anything more than that is likely to be more trouble than it's worth, at least for now.