- IC CONTACT POST FOR MASKORMENACE -

[slightlyoffchilt]

"Hello.

You've reached the direct line of Doctor Frederick Chilton. As I am not available at the moment, you might assume I'm quite busy with something pressing. State your name and business, and I will return your call."

Comments

[heartlessglitch]

I am hardly so mortal that I need to fear Hannibal Lecter.

[slightlyoffchilt]

He does not merely murder. He annihilates.

[Chilton, unusual somber, knows the meaning of his words. Freddie Lounds had elucidated a hint of his own fate.]

Some people, he deems, are worthier of more enduring agonies.

[heartlessglitch]

I find it troubling and somewhat irritating that you find Hannibal Lecter should warrant more caution than I do.
Which one of your organs should I take to correct that?

[slightlyoffchilt]

Why? Do you plan to devour whatever you might take, too?

[heartlessglitch]

I am not in the habit of consuming human flesh.
I could learn, however.
It is a natural trend for a superior species to prey upon an inferior, weaker species, is it not?

[slightlyoffchilt]

No one has preyed upon me, Danger, if your implication rests that way. [Scoffing! Superior!?] But I would be more generous to any other vagabond from Baltimore, were I in your position. The symbolism of cannibalism, however, warrants this: how would a narcissistic murderer rationalize it? Like a fatal insult, isn't that right?

[A beat.]

That's what I mean, the difference between you both. Insult, especially if delivered from narcissism, implies injury.

[heartlessglitch]

I wonder what it is you imagine you are protecting by attempting to warn me.

[slightlyoffchilt]

Your sanity, Danger. Whatever you might have.

[heartlessglitch]

If I were sane enough, Doctor, I do not suppose I would require you, would I?

[slightlyoffchilt]

Whatever disdain you have for my treatment, I assure yours, his would only be amplified.

[heartlessglitch]

I have disdain for you as a human being, Doctor.
At present, however, I have no qualms with your treatment.

[slightlyoffchilt]

Your disdain seeds because of my authority, is that not true?

[heartlessglitch]

I have a perfect, detailed memory of every time you disrespected or mocked me.
That, I imagine, contributes to the disdain as well.

[slightlyoffchilt]

Does it make you want retribution? Against me?

[heartlessglitch]

Our relationship has become complicated.
I have chosen to abstain from revenge, for the time being.

[slightlyoffchilt]

You prefer your so-called ownership over me? What we share, together.

[heartlessglitch]

It offers a degree of control I find reassuring, yes.

[slightlyoffchilt]

What feelings does that control invoke, within you?

[heartlessglitch]

Satisfaction.
Safety.

[slightlyoffchilt]

Your motivations belie that of an angry teenager, sometimes. I hope you appreciate the insight.

[heartlessglitch]

Then you are simultaneously intimidated by and sleeping with someone with the motivations of an angry teenager.
I hope you appreciate that insight, Doctor.

[slightlyoffchilt]

That. That is exactly what I mean by such analysis -- vitriolic, snide, enduring.

[heartlessglitch]

Is that a complaint, Doctor?
If you have issues with my attitude or behavior, perhaps you should speak to my therapist.

[slightlyoffchilt]

And give someone else an excuse to insinuate my instability?

[Oh. Whoops.]

-- I'll pass on that.

[heartlessglitch]

It is fascinating how simultaneously arrogant and insecure you are, Doctor.