Thinking again about how Will showed the “worst” version of himself to Hannibal time and time again, and it only made Hannibal want him more at each instance. It was Will’s attempts at normality that drove Hannibal to anger. He saw the darkest versions of Will and begged him for more. The ugly was breathtaking. The imperfections that drove others away, drew Hannibal in. He only ever wanted the truth of Will.

















