Hannibal leads them into the library and settles on an armchair, gesturing for Samandriel to sit, as well.
The question takes him slightly by surprise; he'd assumed the boy was here to see Abigail, who was out, and Hannibal had planned on entertaining him the best he could until she returned.
"I must inform you that there are official protocols to this sort of thing. Setting up an appointment, first and foremost. Meeting at my office, secondly. I like to keep my private and personal life as separate as possible. I will be willing to help you, of course, but if I ever feel that your relationship with Abigail interferes with our professional relationship, I will refer you to a colleague. Do you understand?"