Hannibal appreciated the moment of silence, leaving only the music to be heard. He wondered if it was intentional, if she had picked up on the subtle change in his behaviour or whether it was entirely coincidental. "The moment we open our mouths, we have an opportunity to manipulate others. Manipulation is an art and not only effective through words but actions too." His hand dropped to her lower back again. "I teach Abigail to never be ashamed of who she is and where her desires lie."