[Comprehensive British and American] Extraordinary

Amanda's fever subsided the next day, and she never asked Hannibal about what she dreamed about or whether it was actually her memory of her parents and brother, but Hannibal was still keenly conscious. The difference is that in her subconscious she still doesn't want to recall what happened back then, even though Amanda was only three years old at that time.

According to common sense, Amanda should not remember what happened at the beginning because of ptsd, but now it seems that that incident has left a deep-rooted influence on Amanda.

When Hannibal was working as Amanda's psychiatrist, he tried to use this incident as an entry point, but because of Amanda's strong resistance, he let it go.

Now, Amanda didn't take the initiative to mention it, and Hannibal was very considerate and didn't mention it.

In Amanda's view, "finding yourself" is a very painstaking process.

When Hannibal went to the city office, she sometimes stayed alone at Hannibal's house; sometimes she followed Hannibal to the city, but usually she didn't go to Hannibal's office, she just walked around ; sometimes back to Hill House and so on.

After a period of time without any disturbances, Amanda went to Hopkins University. Amanda Hill received a degree certificate majoring in the first half of this year, but the subsequent internships were all because of this and that. The reason for this is nothing, and even Albert Hill hoped that she could go to work in the company, and the only heir to the Hill family was Amanda Hill, although this heir majored in medicine.

This is also something that Amanda feels is contrary. After all, in the past few lives, even if she went to college, the major she studied has nothing to do with medicine, and neither does the career she created.

Amanda feels that Albert Hill, her uncle doesn't have to worry about her ignorance of the business world now, if she thinks about it now, she will become the most talented heir in the eyes of others.That's a little ironic, Amanda thought.

Back in Baltimore, Amanda went back to Hannibal's house alone, and unexpectedly saw a guest.Of course, it's not that it's any surprise to see guests at Hannibal's house. Hannibal is a very generous and hospitable person-he mentioned his friends before Amanda left for Hopkins University. Begging him to hold a banquet.Because he had to take care of Amanda, he didn't have extra energy to organize the banquet during that time, and his friends were already feeling "hungry and thirsty"—it's just that this guest was not like Hannibal's friends , Those high-ranking celebrities, if Amanda had to describe it, oh, this guest, the little white rabbit who broke into the wolf's den by mistake, is still a little white rabbit who didn't realize it.

Does Hannibal Lecter have a penchant for keeping small animals?Not necessarily, it depends on what kind of animal it is.Amanda felt that there must be something special about this little white rabbit.

"Amanda, you're back, you should tell me." Hannibal was a little surprised, but his tone was not harsh. He came over and hugged Amanda, and took her coat and hung it up. It looks natural and intimate.

"I can do it myself." Amanda looked directly into Hannibal's eyes, which showed tolerance and connivance as always, and she said seriously.

Hannibal understands what she means. So far, the only person who knows about her memory loss is him, except for the attending doctor. However, except for a few times when she lost control of her emotions and got sick and had a high fever, she only showed a little fragility, fear and uncertainty. , other times she performed almost perfectly.That protective shell was established as before, but it used to isolate her from the world, but this time it became her disguise.But my dear, the more this is the case, the more you care.

But Hannibal did not point this out, and the situation is not appropriate now, he just smiled, smoothed Amanda's hair as always, and turned the topic to today's guests: "Will Graham, Special investigative advisor to the FBI, I have him over to my house today."

"Is it your patient too?" Amanda just glanced at the more embarrassed guest and asked Hannibal.She didn't deliberately lower her voice, so Will, who was sitting in the living room, heard her words and didn't miss her meaning. "Also", she is Hannibal's patient?

"I'm Will's psychological assessment doctor now." Hannibal urged Amanda to go upstairs to take a rest, and when she came down, he would formally introduce them.

Amanda readily agreed. Before going upstairs, she gave Will a polite smile, which was basically non-aggressive. After getting the same polite but somewhat awkward and stiff smile back from the other party, she looked away. Carrying her suitcase, she continued upstairs.

While changing into comfortable home clothes, Amanda searched her memory palace for information about Will Graham, the man who had a special ability to empathize and could follow clues into the murderer at the scene of the crime. The criminal analyst who restores the crime process in his mind.No wonder, no wonder Hannibal was so interested in him, and invited him to his house in a short time.

Amanda became interested in Will Graham, so that after getting to know her formally, she got Will's initial favor without much effort.It is not very accurate to say that, Will himself is not good at communication and does not like to interact with people. This is probably related to his previous experience and his ability.But Amanda doesn't think this is an obstacle. She has seen more and more difficult people, and it's just a preliminary affection. It's easy for Amanda.

While Hannibal was preparing the dinner for the three of them, Amanda had a preliminary and in-depth understanding of Will.If you use one word to describe him, it would be that he is a very typical good person.The three outlooks are very positive, the moral values ​​are strong, and the emotions are abundant, but the mind is easily influenced and manipulated.

After all, he has the ability to empathize with criminals, which is bound to be affected. This is because he used to be a homicide detective, but he was mentally unstable because of this ability. Under the request of Crawford, it can be seen that he agreed to come back knowing that his psychology would be affected again.

But simply describing it as a good person is not enough. Amanda puts herself into the perspective of Hannibal. What does he want from Will?Amazed at his empathy and want to take a closer look?Or destroy his ego, lure him into the dark world, let him struggle and fall, and then leave with nothing to do with himself?

The strange thing is that Amanda didn't have any sympathy for Will who was being targeted by predators. She also wanted to see the "good guy" struggling in the fog, to see whether he would lose himself in the end or break through the thick and heavy sky. The fog breaks through itself.Amanda propped her forehead, and from the corner of her eye fell on Hannibal, who was preparing dinner, what an elegant and sanctimonious predator he was.

Amanda sincerely felt that Will should be honored. She raised the corners of her mouth slightly for her own thoughts, and then when Will was relaxed because of Hannibal's fried lamb chops during dinner, her heart welled up. Kind of happy.

Hannibal, on the other hand, watched Will put the cut lamb chops into his mouth and chewed, then he deepened his smile, and asked, "How?" He noticed that Amanda also stopped her hands and looked at Will. Will, he paused for a moment, but out of politeness he turned his attention to Will.

Facing the attention of Hannibal and Amanda, Will was so at a loss, he swallowed the food in his mouth hastily and said, "It's delicious."

Amanda's smile deepened, and she seemed to have a sense of pride, of course she was proud of Hannibal.Then she lowered her head and took a sip of water, covering the emotions in her eyes, and welcome you, Will Graham.

After dinner, Hannibal and Will briefly talked about the recent murder case——Hannibal has become the fbi's psychological counselor and Will's psychological assessor at present, and the two of them have started to handle the case together— Amanda tactfully went to the study room without disturbing them. About half an hour later, Hannibal knocked on the door and came in. Amanda was sitting on the single sofa, holding a book, but she didn't intend to turn the pages.

"Amanda?" Hannibal called for her attention again.

"Huh?" Amanda suddenly returned to reality from her own consciousness. She raised her head and looked at Hannibal who was walking towards her. There was still a bit of confusion in her blue eyes, although she quickly cleared up her emotions. But it didn't prevent Hannibal from seeing her expressions and movements.

Hannibal strolled over, bent down and took the crumbling book in Amanda's hand, which Amanda had left in his study before, with her notes on it.Hannibal glanced casually, then put the book on the coffee table aside, "Honey, would you like to talk to me about your journey?"

Yes, if you just go back to school to have a look, it won't take a full week.

Amanda leaned back and put some distance away, so that Hannibal's eyes looked deeper and more unpredictable when she looked over, and she said slowly, "Will left?"

Hannibal unbuttoned his coat and sat down. Whether talking about his new friends made him relax, or because of the light, he looked a little more casual and lazy now than usual.He chose to answer Amanda's question first: "Yes, what do you think of him? I see that you have a good conversation, and as far as I know Will, that is not common. The same is true for you."

Amanda asked him back: "Do you think we are similar? I mean the old me and the current Will."

There was disapproval in Hannibal's eyes, but he quickly suppressed it and asked patiently, "I think why do you have such an illusion?"

"We don't have many friends, I think." Amanda shrugged not very elegantly, "without personality, loners, although there are unique things but the interpersonal relationship is terrible, although the evaluation I got is more euphemistic, but I think that’s basically what it means. In fact, I’ve noticed that there are very few records in the address book. Since I got sick, I haven’t received any concern from other people except Uncle Albert.”

This undoubtedly made Amanda even more suspicious. Is the Amanda Hill in memory really the original her?

Hannibal asked her gently, "Does this knowledge bother you, Amanda?"

Amanda folded her hands, she had a pair of slender hands with well-defined joints, and compared with the previous period, the nails were more light beige, and she looked much healthier.Of course, she has also been raised during this period of time and looks much healthier than before, and her complexion is not as sickly pale as before. This is all due to the man in front of her who seems to be able to read people's hearts."Honestly, no," she said.

Amanda sighed in relief after finishing this sentence, and continued with Hannibal's serious listening expression: "Look, it's not too difficult for me to admit this, and it's not too late. I Think I can take it as a fresh start, just me."

As the saying goes, look ahead.

Hannibal moved his hand on the side of his leg. He looked at Amanda with a calm face, and heard the sound of the wings of a butterfly breaking out of its cocoon. He felt proud and deeply happy.

……

Amanda chose to look forward, and after Albert Hill returned to Baltimore every two days, she moved from Hannibal's house back to Hill's house.On the surface, her guardian has returned, and Hannibal has done a good job as a temporary guardian, there is no need to bother him anymore, he is indeed very busy at the moment, and he is a bit out of control, after all, he is still part of the Federation The Bureau of Investigation consults the psychiatrist's duties.

Besides, this is the "by-product" brought about by his part-time job. In addition to Will, who is ready to collapse at any time, there is also a daughter left behind by the serial murderer "Shrike". Her name is Abigail. Well, Dr. Lecter seemed to have compassion for the poor girl who lost her parents.

Isn't there such a theorem, the same sex repels each other.Amanda expressed some dissatisfaction with Abigail's appearance as a matter of course, if it can be interpreted as jealousy.It's just that she won't behave like a 16-year-old girl, make a scene or something, she just doesn't care about poor little girls, and she will also show some sympathy that ordinary people should have.

Everything is so logical, Amanda thought as she left Hannibal's house.