Raven took a sip of wine, thinking that over. "I am well-versed in meditation," she said. "It is how I try to center myself when my thoughts are troubled or my emotions are high. It has not been helping me much as of late, but perhaps you are right. A guide might be of great assistance since I feel I cannot trust myself, and that could be what is sabotaging me finding peace."

She gave Hannibal a hopeful look. "Will you please help guide me, Dr. Lecter?" she asked.