(Untitled)

[darkly_romantic]

Louis enters a few minutes after Lestat and Marius.

He has not tried to outdo anyone.

Comments

[vampire_brat]

"Boo!"

Lestat grabs Louis and pulls him into a hug. This is becoming his favourite way to greet his fledgling, plus, it makes him jumpy.

[darkly_romantic]

Louis yelps and then hugs Louis back. "Where'd you come from?" he says and rolls his eyes, since they've just seen each other a few hours ago.

[vampire_brat]

Lestat grins. Yes, he loves making him yelp. "Marius and I went to change into our clothes and catch some dinner, as it were. I told you this cut would look stunning on me." He shows off his suit.

[darkly_romantic]

"You look splendid," Louis says indulgently. "As I'm sure you know."

[vampire_brat]

He knows. "Merci. So, have you seen David? I have a theory, I think Armand has run away with wedding-jitters, and David is trying to bring him back for our dear Richard over there. Just don't tell Richard I said that, the boy looks worried enough as it is."

[darkly_romantic]

"I have not seen David, and don't you dare say a thing to Richard about Armand running away. I forbid it." He arches an eyebrow, knowing forbidding is useless anyway.

[vampire_brat]

"You know that just makes it irresistable. But I won't, I cross my black little heart. I wouldn't ruin this for him, I'm interested to see how it all turns out on its own."

[darkly_romantic]

"I as well," Louis murmurs and smiles as the best man bounds in with Richard's wedding clothes.

[vampire_brat]

"Ah, in the nick of time." Lestat smiles. "So what do you think about this wedding business? For an immortal to pledge eternity to another... Mon Dieu." He sighs. "Nothing lasts forever, as you and I proved so long ago."

[darkly_romantic]

Louis says quietly, "It depends on intention."

[vampire_brat]

Lestat looks into Louis's eyes for a moment, thinking of Daniel and Armand, and thinking of he, Louis and Claudia, a family.

He looks down. "Whose intention exactly?"

[darkly_romantic]

"The people making up the family. Richard and Armand are entering into a love-bond. No questions about power or control. Just companionship and tenderness. It's quite lovely, really."

[vampire_brat]

"Mm." He nods, still looking down. Power and control. He knows.

I saw her once. In the bar. Claudia.

[darkly_romantic]

Louis's expression doesn't change.

"And?"

[vampire_brat]

It was just like those times 15 years ago. No-one, not even David or Armand saw her, I'm not even sure if I did.

[ooc: Her player left some cryptic comments in Lestat's journal, then never brought her in! So I'm going with the ghost theory, like in Tale of the Body Theif.]

Lestat sees David and Richard walk in in their kilts, and whistles, glad of the interruption.

[darkly_romantic]

Louis continues looking thoughtful, and goes over to congratulate the groom.