[ At the very least, Hannibal, as always, is patient. He starts to open his mouth to explain all of them at once, but as Percy gets more specific, he cants his head very lightly as a sort of subtle nod. ]

That is what it would seem. He did not explain the exact relationship, but that was my impression.

[ Though considering what the Deputy does... Hannibal does briefly pause, looking at Percy with concern, but he elaborates smoothly all the same. ]

The Deputy controls someone's fate on Thursdays. They are the one charged with filling the stocks. Though they also have the option of using the jail instead to protect someone. [ Which... It's fairly clear which one they same to favor. ] The Sheriff did also mention that they hunt the Bounties. So their job is seemingly two-fold, perhaps for good and bad.