[ she chooses her words with such deliberate care, something he has always valued about her, particularly in this modern age, where what most call 'communication' has become increasingly mislabeled as such. It is part of her elegance, of her poise. While she is often frank with him, she is never truly candid, shrouding herself in ways that are in part a habit of her profession, but in other ways an essential characteristic of her personality. even now, he can sense the hidden meanings roiling beneath her words, finds excitement in the interplay.
Comparing the two situations she refers to is bold, given the motivations behind each. She is sweeping aside degrees of morality, or at least granting the appearance of placing a higher value on the dynamic of personal debt, or gratitude.
As she's said, Hannibal can appreciate even mere appearances, more than most. He lets her have them. ] I see.
My work with Mr. Dimmond will take some time. I think you have helped enough for this evening, Bedelia.
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Comparing the two situations she refers to is bold, given the motivations behind each. She is sweeping aside degrees of morality, or at least granting the appearance of placing a higher value on the dynamic of personal debt, or gratitude.
As she's said, Hannibal can appreciate even mere appearances, more than most. He lets her have them. ] I see.
My work with Mr. Dimmond will take some time. I think you have helped enough for this evening, Bedelia.