Huaisang's eyes sparkle with delight at the question, brightening with hope that Hannibal has such an interest in beauties of both types. "Both," he says, but his eyes dip closed with pleasure and then open slowly, intentionally seductive but still tasteful and restrained about it. "But perhaps you might tell me more about the men that you have found most irresistible."

He licks his lips, shy but excited, and then ducks behind his sleeve to drink and to hide his blush.