For lastvoyages: Fifth Casefile [text]

[cannibalmind]

[private]
Blood Pudding, Classic Recipe:

• 1 quart human blood
• 12 ounces bread crumbs
• 1/2 lb. suet
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 quart milk
• 1 cup cooked barley
• 1 cup dry rolled oats
• 1 ounce ground mint

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl; pour into a large kettle or Dutch oven and bring to a boil. Pour into a wide shallow bowl and season again if necessary. Chill thoroughly, until firm. When cold it may be cut into slices and fried.

[public]
What a fascinating study in casual human depravity. I imagine that several of you must be severely traumatized by the Admiral's latest idea of a quick vacation. If a sympathetic professional ear is needed, my door is always open.

[private to T-X]
I refuse to offboard at any more Ports without a weapon.

Comments

Re: Private - text:

[i_like_your]

You are not disallowed self-defence, Doctor Lecter. It's often mandatory

Private - text:

[cannibalmind]

As usual we understand each other perfectly.

...

There was an unusual incident which I feel should be brought to your attention. I...counseled someone.

Re: Private - text:

[i_like_your]

Was there injury involved?

Private - text:

[cannibalmind]

No. There was therapy involved. And I was thanked afterward.

Re: Private - text:

[i_like_your]

Then why was it unusual?

Private - text:

[cannibalmind]

He was drunk and completely vulnerable. I had every opportunity to take advantage. Instead I treated him.

Re: Private - text:

[i_like_your]

Congratulations on successfully avoiding temptation, Doctor Lecter.

A sense of greater freedom, more subtly coupled with the inability to truly escape than in your previous incarceration, is likely to have contributed.

Private - text:

[cannibalmind]

An interesting analysis.

It is not possible, I assume, for me to serve formally on medical staff as a psychiatrist and therapist...?

Re: Private - text:

[i_like_your]

Common practice would dictate no. Here, we do not exist within a scheme of common practice.

If suitable supervision can be found, this is a possibility.

Private - text:

[cannibalmind]

Well. I will keep that in mind then. I will always be willing.

Re: Private - text:

[i_like_your]

I'd prefer to do so myself, but others may not find this welcome.

Private - text:

[cannibalmind]

I do not understand this either. Your neutrality would make you an excellent monitor. But there seems to be more of paranoia than fact to people's opinions of you.

Re: Private - text:

[i_like_your]

A representative from the medical staff has agreed to discuss the possibility of this matter. He expressed a combination of extreme scepticism and interest in your previous therapeutic success rate.

He may be given access to your history on file, should you desire it.

Success or failure in convincing him to allow you to operate in your preferred capacity is now within your power, Doctor Lecter. I hope this meets with your approval.

Private - text:

[cannibalmind]

I see. Thank you. He may have access to my file as a gesture of goodwill. I would request however that he also be granted a report on my behavior while aboard. The two are somewhat...divergent.

Re: Private - text:

[i_like_your]

As per your request.

Thanks is unnecessary. I'm here to facilitate your rehabilitation and successful departure.

Private - text:

[cannibalmind]

Nevertheless, you need not have agreed to this particular form of rehabilitation, nor the risks involved. I recognize this and appreciate it. You will not find the effort misplaced.

Re: Private - text:

[i_like_your]

Your expression of gratitude is puzzling to me.

But I accept it.