[..Yes. 'Just' Robert. This is what made him formidable, in that he was able to disguise himself in such a way that he would be thought of in those terms. He couldn't possibly be a cannibalistic killer, now could he?]

I haven't seen a full menagerie as to what you call living examples, but you seem like you have much more knowledge than I do regarding such matters.

[Still, the concept would take some getting used to. Lecter might take such things in stride, to a point.]

Did he seem in pain? Or express any discomfort?

[A measured breathiness in his tone, though he was heavily invested in gathering information which...tickled his imagination.]

Yes. It is, isn't it?