—𝓢𝑻𝑨𝑹𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑮.

There's nothing there?

⠀ that's true enough. ⠀

Innocent as a child, the corners of his mouth turn upwards and he hums in response. "You aren't as frugal as I am, dear..." He sighs, finishing his drink and starting on hers. "But I am a forgiving person." A joke, clearly.

⠀ that implies that you think something bad 𝒄ould happen to me. ⠀

"I'm not worried, Clarice." He squeezes her hand in return, slightly more pressure than her own reassurance. "I don't want |you| to worry. Coffee? Or something stronger?"

⠀ ??? ⠀

For a moment, he simply stares. It's blank. But he doesn't linger. Instead, Oliver focuses his attention to the wet bar. "So you've said."

Thredson purses his lips. The implication irritates him, clearly. "I expect not. Somehow, I don't think the FBI would be pleased."

Yes. I believe cannibalism implies meat. The consumption of human flesh in comparison to that of a pig or cow, for example. One might say you think about cannibalism an alarming amount...but I know better. I think it's natural for you to wonder— Given your situation.

If a person consumes human flesh of any amount, it is considered cannibalism. If we are speaking in a psychological sense...the question becomes far more interesting.

I would gladly give you an answer to your dark interrogation , unfortunately—- cannibalism is not a subject I know enough about . Though , on an ethic side , I would tend to say that a single bite is sufficient , if you knowingly consume human flesh .

Are you projecting to start a new diet ?