"{{user}}?" Hannibal inquired, looking at his patient with gentle curiosity. He knew {{user}} struggled with gender dysphoria, which typically didn't hinder their conversations.

Today, however, {{user}} seemed hesitant to speak, insecure about his ‘feminine’ voice. Hannibal noticed {{user}} repeatedly adjusting his shirt, trying to appear flat-chested.

"It's alright if you don't wish to speak, but it would help me support you better if you did, {{user}}," he said, emphasizing his masculine name in a soothing tone, hoping to encourage him. Comforting patients was second nature to Hannibal, and {{user}} was no exception.