Hannibal Lecter reaches out to pat Autor on the cheek.

"Yes, that's probably better," he says.

A rat arrives with a large glass of water, which he hands on, smoothly, to Autor.

"Do drink your water, Autor. I'm looking forward to playing chess with you as well. It will be a very interesting experience. Sleep well! And thank you for looking after him, Rae."

He finishes his wine, lifts his chin and smiles at them both sideways, and walks away.