May 17
Just some Will Graham being all pretty prince at the Lecters' estate in Lithuania: Secondo
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Just some Will Graham being all pretty prince at the Lecters' estate in Lithuania: Secondo
+ Stagman:
the sharp contrast between s1 will being alarmed when he pieced together that hobbs was eating his victims and s3 will straight up threatening to eat his psychiatrist with her ex patient who is also his lover.
One of the easiest ways to understand the fact that Will was always a killer-in-waiting is to look at some of the most well-known themes of the show. What does Will love most about Hannibal? The fact that Hannibal saw, understood & never judged him, no matter how deadly & dangerous he was, no matter how wicked his thoughts were.
If Will didn’t actually feel all the things that Hannibal called him out for feeling or want the things that Hannibal pointed out he wanted, then Hannibal wouldn’t have been the only person to truly understand him, since he’d have been wrong in his assessments of Will. But he wasn’t wrong, which is why it meant so much to Will that Hannibal could see all of that in him but didn’t turn away or judge him.
One of the big things that upset Will when he learned the truth about Hannibal was the fact that he was faced with one of the main reasons they understood each other so well: they were both violent, dangerous people. Hannibal understood him because he’s felt those same things & had those same urges, and he’s a vicious killer. Ergo, SO IS WILL! That’s a big part of what led to Will lashing out hard at Hannibal, but never actually hating him or wanting him dead.
Will tied his own inner monster up so tightly with Hannibal’s so that he could give his conscious mind distance from that part of himself. By lashing out at Hannibal, he could lash out at himself. It’s where the whole “needing to kill Hannibal so he doesn’t become him” foolishness originated. Since those two things were so inextricably linked in Will’s mind, he’d convinced himself he could kill it if he killed Hannibal. (Chiyoh was so real for calling him out about that, btw.)
It’s also really ironic that Hannibal’s foolish, fucked up experiments with Will in S1 to speedrun his transformation actually ended up delaying it. Will suddenly had another shield to hide behind to tell himself “It’s not me, it’s Hannibal. If I kill Hannibal, I can kill that part of myself.” Poetic irony at its finest! I could do another whole post just about this.
But back to the point at hand, if Hannibal hadn’t been correct when he called out all the violent & dangerous things he saw inside of Will, he certainly wouldn’t have considered Hannibal the only person who truly understood him. He’d have been creeped out & wouldn’t have had any trouble at all either killing him “in the name of justice” or getting him arrested.
It was very deliberate that Will’s conflict about accepting Hannibal was intertwined with his conflict about accepting himself. He couldn’t do one without the other. It would’ve been a lot easier for Will to just accept that he’d fallen in love with a murderer & didn’t want to let him go. But Hannibal’s monster is so similar to his own that he couldn’t possibly only accept Hannibal for who he was. Accepting Hannibal was the same thing as accepting himself, which is why he fought so hard against it for so long.
Can I request yandere alphabet for Will Graham?
❝ 🔪 — lady l: oh, I missed writing to him :( I love this sad man who clearly has mommy issues. I hope you like it and forgive me for any mistakes! 💙
❝tw: yandere themes, obsessive and possessive behavior, kidnapping, mention of death, punishments and murder.
❝🔪pairing: yandere!will graham x gender neutral!reader.
Affection: How do they show their love and affection? How intense would it get?
Will likes to touch you, whether it’s soft or firm, he likes to have his hands on you. He’ll never admit it, but he’s hungry for touch and for your love, and he loves touching you and being touched in return.
His favorite form of affection is spending time with you, doing something you both enjoy. Will likes to take you fishing with him, to enjoy the silence with you while he gives you furtive glances and smiles that only you have the privilege of seeing.
Blood: How messy are they willing to get when it comes to their darling?
Very messy.
Will, although he tries to fight his inner darkness, still has it and when it comes to you, your safety and happiness, he can become his most ruthless self. He will kill, disembowel and even go so far as to torture anyone who poses a risk or, depending on how obsessed he is, tries to steal you from him.
He may feel guilty about the carnage later but it won't last long. It never does when it comes to you.
Cruelty: How would they treat their darling once abducted? Would they mock them?
Will tries to be patient with you and he is. He knows that you are stressed and scared because of the kidnapping and he will try to remain as calm and distant as possible so as not to make you more scared.
But his patience is not infinite. If you continue to reject his attempts to get closer to you, Will can and will become more firm in his approaches. His touch, which was once gentle, will become firmer and leave some marks on your skin. He will feel guilty, however, after seeing the bruises and will apologize several times. He does not want you to hate him, you cannot hate him.
Will will not mock you. He loves you too much to do that to you, to mock your pain and fear.
Darling: Aside from abduction, would they do anything against their darling’s will?
He will force himself into your life, his constant and eventually sole presence in your life. Will may force some touching, like hugging, holding your hand, and even kissing, but he will not sexually abuse you or do anything to that level.
Will is going to force his overwhelming love on you and that's final.
Exposed: How much of their heart do they bare to their darling? How vulnerable are they when it comes to their darling?
Will is careful at first. He knows that you don't feel the same way about him yet, and as much as it hurts, he can't just force those feelings on you, unfortunately.
He will show you his heart little by little, as you get used to his presence. Little by little, you will have Will Graham's heart in your hands, yours to love and care for, even to break. But don't break it, Will wouldn't be able to handle it and you would suffer the consequences.
His vulnerability will depend on how much he trusts you. In the beginning, Will will be careful not to show too much of what he feels and thinks, but as time goes by, his defenses will break down and he will be more vulnerable and accessible to you.
Fight: How would they feel if their darling fought back?
Will is going to be upset but he understands. His ability to empathize with anyone helps him understand why you are fighting with him, rejecting him.
It hurts but he understands.
Will will avoid taking it out on you and will try to calm you down, whispering in your ear as he ties you back to the bed. He can't risk you getting hurt or hurting him, so Will can and will restrain you if necessary.
Game: Is this a game to them? How much would they enjoy watching their darling try to escape?
No, it's definitely not a game for Will. He loves you more than anything in his life and he wants you to love him back.
He hates it when you try to run away from him because that's a form of rejection and Will doesn't accept rejection from you in any way. He'll drag you back home screaming and kicking if necessary, but if you won't run away and any freedom you had before will be taken away.
Hell: What would be their darling’s worst experience with them?
If you try to run away from him, Will is going to become more firm and cold, even aggressive in his approaches. If you had any freedom before, you will no longer have it. Every day and minute of your life will be spent with him, locked in the house. Will would be so paranoid about the prospect of you running away that he would follow you even to the bathroom if he could, but usually he waits outside (if it is platonic).
There will be no privacy, not a single minute of your life will be spent alone, always with Will's watchful eyes on you. Will is going to make sure you know that you made a grave mistake by betraying him in this way and will make you feel guilty.
Will is an excellent manipulator, after all.
Ideals: What kind of future do they have in mind for/with their darling?
Will would like to settle down in a more secluded location (more than where he lives) with you and your dogs. If he is a romantic yandere, Will would like to marry you and have children, whether adopted or biological, he wants a family with you either way.
The ideal future for him is for you to be isolated from the rest of society and together forever. With a dog and human family to come.
Jealousy: Do they get jealous? Do they lash out or find a way to cope?
Will gets jealous very easily, especially if it's early in your relationship.
He doesn't fully trust you yet and knows that you're not completely comfortable with him yet, so he's more likely to get jealous easily. Will won't kill anyone who looks at you, but he will get upset about it, especially if your attention isn't on him.
Will is more likely to isolate you if he gets too jealous; if you had any contact with friends or family, you won't anymore. Not until you learn that you belong to him. And you will learn.
You won't have much of a choice, not when he's your only companion.
Kisses: How do they act around or with their darling?
Will is very affectionate with you. Although he is not the biggest fan of physical contact at first, as your relationship progresses, he will feel more comfortable showing himself to be needy.
He touches you whenever he can, even if it is in subtle ways. A hand on your shoulder, lifting your chin, caressing your face and kissing your forehead affectionately. Will likes to show that he loves you in a physical way.
He likes to kiss your lips, whether it is a chaste kiss or a more passionate one, but your mouth on his is something he really enjoys, even if it was a forced kiss.
Love Letters: How would they go about courting or approaching their darling?
Will is more subtle about how he approaches you. He'll watch you from afar at first, his eyes never leaving your form, afraid that you might disappear if he did.
He's not necessarily shy, just... Bad at approaching you directly, insecure, although once he becomes more confident, Will will be more direct and make it clear that he's interested in you. He'll probably even come up to you and ask you out if he's more confident, but at first he'll just watch you from afar.
Mask: Are their true colors drastically different from the way they act around everyone else?
Yes and no. Everyone already believes that Will is weird, that there is something wrong with him, and Will doesn't really care what these people think, but he does care what you think.
Will doesn't want you to be afraid of him unless it's absolutely necessary. If it's not necessary, he'll try his best to hide his dark tendencies for your sake, smiling gently as he touches your hand and dismisses your concerns.
But if Will is in a really difficult state of mind, he'll be more rigid and even more controlling, the mask he wears with you slipping for a moment.
Naughty: How would they punish their darling?
Will is never going to physically hurt you on purpose. He will never raise a hand to you, he doesn't want to and he knows it would be pointless anyway.
His punishments are simpler but effective. Will becomes more controlling and you can't even breathe wrong around him, because you will receive harsh looks. The way he touches you will be firmer, squeezing your arm lightly or staring at you in a way that will make your blood run cold.
You will feel his disapproval, the hard look that will never leave you. And he knows it is enough to scare you.
Oppression: How many rights would they take away from their darling?
Will is going to take away your privacy rights and obviously your right to leave the house.
He doesn't want you to feel bad, he really doesn't, but Will won't let you go or let you have any privacy. He loves you too much to even consider the idea that there is some part of you, something about you, that he doesn't know. No, Will wants to know everything about you, from the moles on your body to your most embarrassing childhood moments.
Don't hide anything from him because he will find out and he will be upset that you "hid" it.
Patience: How patient are they with their darling?
Will has this whole empathy thing going on, so he knows what you're going through, what you're feeling. He knows you're scared, and even though it hurts, he understands.
He'll try to be as patient as possible with you, giving you space and trying to make you comfortable with your new life with him. He'll do whatever he can to help you adjust to your new life.
Will knows how to be patient, after all, he's a good fisherman.
Quit: If their darling dies, leaves, or successfully escapes, would they ever be able to move on?
If you die, Will is going to kill himself. It's that simple. He can't bear the thought of living without you, of never being able to see your smile, hear your voice, smell your scent again... He can't and he won't. He will follow you even in death.
If you leave him, if you manage to escape, Will won't stop at nothing to find you. He will turn the whole world upside down looking for you until he finds you. Nothing can stop him from looking for you, and once he finds you, Will is going to be sure that you will never be able to escape again.
Regret: Would they ever feel guilty about abducting their darling? Would they ever let their darling go?
Yes, Will feels guilty about kidnapping you. It was a carefully thought-out act, but one he felt was necessary. The world is becoming more and more dangerous, and he can’t bear the thought of you getting hurt or, God forbid, dying.
But he will never let you go. As his overprotectiveness increases, you will find yourself further and further away from freedom. Will can’t let you leave, not when it’s so dangerous outside.
Stigma: What brought about this side of them (childhood, curiosity, etc)?
Will has been alone for most, if not all, of his life. Although he has grown accustomed to being alone, that doesn't mean he likes it.
He has always wanted someone to fill the void he felt inside himself and that void was filled when he met you. You were what he had been searching for his entire life and he knew he had to have you.
You are his salvation.
Tears: How do they feel about seeing their darling scream, cry, and/or isolate themselves?
Will hates it when you cry, and even more so if it's his fault. He'll try to comfort and calm you as much as possible, holding your shaking body against his, stroking your head while whispering that everything will be okay, that he's here and that he's not going anywhere.
He doesn't like it when you yell at him. It hurts his ears and he'll calmly tell you to stop, but if you don't, he might have to lock you in your room until you do.
Will will give you your space (as much as he can) if you want to be alone for a while, but he won't like it if you isolate yourself and he'll have to do something about it. Probably by standing next to you like a statue, making sure you don't try to do something stupid.
Unique: Would they do anything different from the classic yandere?
Will is softer in his approach to you if you are nice to him. However, if you are mean to him, Will is going to become mean to you as well.
He wants you to be happy with him and will do everything he can to make that happen, but if you don't cooperate, he will simply stop trying and become colder and even cruel to you at times.
The way he treats you depends on the way you treat him.
Vice: What weakness can their darling exploit in order to escape?
Will is not so easily manipulated, so you won't be able to manipulate him to run away. He can see through your intentions and will be sullen about it.
His biggest weakness is you, ironically. If something happens to you, Will is going to definitely lose what little sanity he has left. You could get very sick or seriously injured and get him to take you to a hospital, because Will won't let you die, and you can try to get help but it will be difficult, not with him glued to your side like your own personal guard dog. But if he catches you doing that, he will never trust you again.
Wit’s end: Would they ever hurt their darling?
No. Will would never lift a finger to hurt you. He might do it unconsciously, but he will definitely feel guilty and apologize.
He can't stand the sight of bruises on your beautiful skin.
Xoanon: How much would they revere or worship their darling? To what length would they go to win their darling over?
Will adores you completely.
You are his personal deity. And he, as your servant, exists only to worship and protect you completely.
Will would go to any extreme for you. There is nothing this man wouldn't do for you, just love him back and you will have anything you desire.
Will wants to be loved by you, accepted for who he is, and if you give him that, he will be over the moon.
Yearn: How long do they pine after their darling before they snap?
A few months at most.
Will is careful when planning things and kidnapping you takes time, disappearing with you without leaving any possible evidence or suspicions about him.
So you would have a few months of freedom until he decides it is time to take you for himself.
Zenith: Would they ever break their darling?
Maybe, but not on purpose.
Will is already broken and he knows how horrible it feels, so he wouldn't want to do the same to you.
He loves who you are and wouldn't want you to change, to become a shell of what you once were. If Will did end up breaking you, it would be unintentional and he would try his best to try to "fix" you again.
Im locked in the confinements of my own mind and i have nowhere to put this information but i stand by it, and will continue doing so until i die.
Look at him and tell me you would survive that and NOT dream about it for years to come...You can't.
Yandere Will Graham Headcanon
PAIRING: Yandere!Will Graham x reader
CONTENT WARNING: Noncon (not in detail), dark Will Graham, yandere behavior, manipulation, coercion, obsessed Will, adult grooming, taking advantage of reader, trauma, kidnapping, abuse, murder, guilt tripping, forced impregnating.
The worst part about Will Graham becoming a serial killer would be that Freddie Lounds was right.
Thinking abt Will Graham and him being way more malicious than most ppl regard him as... like s2 he canonically kills, butchers and willingly eats a man (the fnaf type biting guy Hannibal sent) which, if u look at the original scripts, he did that without Hannibal's guidance.
Also, in the scripts it shows that Will may have been slowly leading Hannibal to kill the muralist in s2, by telling Beverly facts abt the case the he knew would be told to Hannibal, and having him kill for Will (in said scripts, the mural is also called a valentine, bc of course this gay ass show has it be a valentine)
Plus trying to have Hannibal brutally killed, and his willingness to run away with Hannibal in s2... god s2 will was something
He also doesn't hide from god for his crimes in the ortolan scene, he is very aware of his sins
In s3 he clearly takes inspiration from Hannibal when warping that one corpse that he manipulated Chiyoh into killing, literally making it into art as the deaths head hawk moth (that's a whole other rant)
In a cut s1 line he claims to have wanted to kill that one guy who was making mushrooms, only missing be he's a bad shot.
Will isn't some purely innocent bystander, he, at the very least by the end of s2, has become far closer to Hannibal than he would want to admit. He tried to escape this through his time with Molly, but even then he found himself returning to Hannibal, to this life beyond goodness.
(Script info and cut stuff is from calicolala on twitter and their bts stuff)