Hannibal nodded and set down the half of the body he'd been ready to carry. He retrieved the valence and began to rip it into smaller pieces. The ease of the fabric's tearing a testament to the strength his average looking body carried within it.
Cleaning up after himself happened with no request for help, or any complaint. It was his mess, he knew that he should be the one to take care of it. He had done this in Erik's house, without permission. Though the other man was apparently alright with the decision he made, it still rested on him fully.
"I appreciate your assistance in this matter. You could just as easily tell me that it was mine to figure out."