[None of these admissions were something Hannibal was expecting. Being put off his balance or expectations not met isn't something he used to. He had foreseen anger or upset on his elder self's part, not this acceptance and explanation.]

I have no intention of bedding her.

[That's a terse admission on his part, knowing he's giving up potential ammunition.]

I didn't think he was that interesting when I met him. That said, if you feel him dangerous to us, I have others to fill my time who are not. I don't know if I would have said 'Caravaggio'. A bit too fisherman for that.

[He's pushed his other self enough, found out what he wanted. If this Will Graham held a fascination for the other Hannibal, let him have at it. Danger was better avoided.]

If your offer is still open, I would like to accept it. If not, I will find another. The gardens in the Up have a great deal of monkshood.