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Withdrawal copyright 2000, by bloodandivory Disclaimer:
The characters Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Clarice Starling were created by Thomas
Harris. They are used herein without permission, but in the spirit of
admiration and respect. No infringement of copyright is intended, and no
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Tonight she is sheathed in russet silk, lovely before the firelight. At his suggestion she watches it intently. He savors perfection of face, throat, and shoulders… only her bare arm brings a frown. He’s used the utmost care; but in his mind he sees the needle tracks. Hypodermic poised; he muses… is this necessity… or merely trepidation? She does not turn from the fire, but there is tension beneath her carefully constructed veil. "No more, Hannibal." Decided, he slips it from his sight and calls to wake her. Apprehensive, but grateful, he releases them both from his constraint. And waits. copyright 2000, by bloodandivory |