All sorts of theories existed: that they were lovers, that he was her mentor, that she was his prey, or his plaything. Each side clung to their own interpretation, arguing endlessly online.
Starling herself offered no definitive answer, because she didn't know either.
According to Zog, it was best to just let them argue. 'A thousand viewers will see a thousand different relationships between the main characters.'
Starling thought his words made a lot of sense.
In the original *Silence of the Lambs* novel, love had indeed blossomed between Starling and Hannibal. The film, however, wasn't as direct, leaving much more room for interpretation.
Zog himself disliked the original's romantic angle, feeling it cheapened the story.
So, he followed the film's lead, deciding to just let people debate.
Aside from Starling being bombarded with all sorts of strange questions, the public also turned their attention to the other Devils.
