[ Hannibal cants his head lightly at that implication of experience, since it's not what he expected Percy to say. Will's disorder has always been incredibly unique by Hannibal's guess, so the idea that anyone else might have something similar both surprises him and intrigues him. But. That's neither here nor there, and he knows it, so the only response is that small gesture. ]
It could be age. Or it may not be. That's a bias that's very difficult to prove. Though, true, Ezio might have been spurned into confessing by another adult. Or it may have only been Will's particular insistence.
[ which is Hannibal speak for "being an asshole" ]
—But even if you asked, he probably wouldn't give it. In fact, I would even hope Will wouldn't. [ He pauses, thoughtful, then decides to explain further: ] It usually doesn't affect him quite this badly. But I think the Sheriff preferred that he not interfere. His help hurts him more now than it would normally.
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It could be age. Or it may not be. That's a bias that's very difficult to prove. Though, true, Ezio might have been spurned into confessing by another adult. Or it may have only been Will's particular insistence.
[ which is Hannibal speak for "being an asshole" ]
—But even if you asked, he probably wouldn't give it. In fact, I would even hope Will wouldn't. [ He pauses, thoughtful, then decides to explain further: ] It usually doesn't affect him quite this badly. But I think the Sheriff preferred that he not interfere. His help hurts him more now than it would normally.