An unfamiliar man with grey hair and thick black glasses smiles at Louis, and Louis smiles back, fangs glinting sharp in his mouth. A promise, to this man who flees into the security of this place where Daniel is being held. Louis will remember his face.
He has much to repay the Talamasca for. This has not been forgotten.
A production to gain access. Stubborn negotiation, in which Rashid is caught between old employer and new. (If Louis was ever anyone's employer, given the givens.) Efforts to turn Louis away unsuccessful. He is clear. He wants Daniel. Nothing else will suffice.
Eventually, doors opening. Louis led inside. The building smells antiseptic, too clean.
They've been holding Daniel for how long? For what purpose?
No one is saying.
Louis is led into the elevator. Down hallways. Directed, at last: You'll find him in there, as he is finally turned loose at the doorway of a suite that allegedly contains Daniel Molloy.
no subject
He has much to repay the Talamasca for. This has not been forgotten.
A production to gain access. Stubborn negotiation, in which Rashid is caught between old employer and new. (If Louis was ever anyone's employer, given the givens.) Efforts to turn Louis away unsuccessful. He is clear. He wants Daniel. Nothing else will suffice.
Eventually, doors opening. Louis led inside. The building smells antiseptic, too clean.
They've been holding Daniel for how long? For what purpose?
No one is saying.
Louis is led into the elevator. Down hallways. Directed, at last: You'll find him in there, as he is finally turned loose at the doorway of a suite that allegedly contains Daniel Molloy.
Where Louis knocks.