"But I couldn't tell which were real and which were not," Will relented as he took a wavering drink of the break room coffee. The two had a moment after a case the next day. Beverly had seemed like a relatively good candidate for friendship- and as time passed it seemed like he needed that. May as well get into the thick of things, "It's frightening. Are you ever frightened?" (face the bastards meme)
Beverly kept her back turned as she listened to him speak, all the while fetching cream and sugar for her coffee. It was no secret that the Bureau was leery around Will -- ever since Greenwood, his behavior had set off several warning bells. That didnāt,Ā however, mean that she necessarily shared in their view.
After mixing in her cream and sugar, Beverly turned back to face Will and leaned against the counter, idly curling her hands around the paper cup.Ā āOfĀ courseĀ I get scared,ā she said.Ā āItās human to be afraid...to not know whatās coming. If I didnāt, Iād be a robot.ā She offered a wry smile.Ā āHave you talked to anyone else about this? Maybe Dr. Lecter? Heās kind of a stuffed shirt, but Jack seems to like him well enough. What does heĀ have to say about your lapses in reality?ā
In truth, it worried Beverly that Hannibal didnāt outwardly show any concern. Shouldnāt he? There was clearly something wrong with Will, and yet the older man kept things so close to the vest.