Crosschatter. Some exchanged promises between Louis and Jeannie, some smiles between Mark and Louis, a flutter of fingers to better display Mark's handiwork.
And awareness, of course, of Daniel. Daniel looking at him this way while Lestat jangles keys and Louis thinks briefly of New Orleans, of their private drives in the dark where Louis could occupy the passenger seat and Lestat drive them where he wished. Tender, these moments where past and present overlap and Louis must weather the effect.
No argument; he does not crave a turn behind the wheel. Files out alongside the rest, lagging to fall into step alongside Daniel. Lean into the quick pat of his hand, smile softly back at him.
You gave this to me.
As if Daniel might have forgotten.
Would Louis have wrenched free without him? Louis doesn't know. Doesn't think so. He'd needed help, and Daniel had come when he'd called.
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And awareness, of course, of Daniel. Daniel looking at him this way while Lestat jangles keys and Louis thinks briefly of New Orleans, of their private drives in the dark where Louis could occupy the passenger seat and Lestat drive them where he wished. Tender, these moments where past and present overlap and Louis must weather the effect.
No argument; he does not crave a turn behind the wheel. Files out alongside the rest, lagging to fall into step alongside Daniel. Lean into the quick pat of his hand, smile softly back at him.
You gave this to me.
As if Daniel might have forgotten.
Would Louis have wrenched free without him? Louis doesn't know. Doesn't think so. He'd needed help, and Daniel had come when he'd called.
Thank you.