Dr. Lecter works him right through his orgasm, and only takes his hand away when Sinric is completely done.

He licks his lips in deep concentration, then sniffs at his finger before wiping it with a wet tissue he pulls from his pocket as well.

His other hand, having now left Sinric's breast, goes to his thigh and strokes the jumping muscles like those of a nervous horse.

"Lie back," he says. "Stretch out, relax, be comfortable and relish the aftershocks."