Hannibal is deeply fond of intense, liminal experiences that cause the body to release endorphins in a physiological reflex to stay alive. The cold of the water does that, in much the same way pain does, in much the same way an intimate brush with death does. If they had more time, Hannibal might deepen this experience here and now, press Will to the glass, clasp his throat, squeeze just right.
He smiles as he watches Will wash himself, amused by how differently they are reacting to the icy water, Hannibal still aroused while Will's hunger seems for the moment quashed. He wonders what it will be like to explore Will's reactions to the wide array of liminal experiences Hannibal plans to present to him, like serving a many coursed meal of the finest delicacies. Perhaps a time will come that Will might also find pleasure on the cusp of hypothermia.
For now Hannibal shuts off the water, and pauses for a moment, very close to Will, watching how the man is shivering, his muscles fighting the cold. Then the moment passes, and he opens the shower door and exits, retrieving two towels that are, of course, exceptionally soft. He offers one to Will before using the other to dry himself.
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He smiles as he watches Will wash himself, amused by how differently they are reacting to the icy water, Hannibal still aroused while Will's hunger seems for the moment quashed. He wonders what it will be like to explore Will's reactions to the wide array of liminal experiences Hannibal plans to present to him, like serving a many coursed meal of the finest delicacies. Perhaps a time will come that Will might also find pleasure on the cusp of hypothermia.
For now Hannibal shuts off the water, and pauses for a moment, very close to Will, watching how the man is shivering, his muscles fighting the cold. Then the moment passes, and he opens the shower door and exits, retrieving two towels that are, of course, exceptionally soft. He offers one to Will before using the other to dry himself.