[The 'years' bit is a shock to Hannibal, manifesting itself in a blink. So far, most he had met were new like himself or only here for a month or two. Years is another matter altogether.]

Questions. [Another opportunity might not come to learn, and Hannibal is not one to pass such up.] Why are there so many mirrors? Is that like the books? What is the 'Jabberwocky' that others have mentioned?

[It's a start for now.]