[ he tilts his head slightly, considering the comparison. whatever rudeness he's (unconsciously) shown up to this point, he doesn't seem to actually dismiss anything Hannibal says or the man himself. he does seem to ignore the subtle insult of his supposed acceptance though. ]

It is more that the curator has been called away from their museum to be placed in another, smaller location; another museum in concept only. The skills and experience from being the curator of my realm are still mine to wield, only the plane of existence has changed.