"Yeah," Louis reassures, warm even as he hustles Daniel. Rushing because the Talamasca's unwillingness to shoot out the broken window might not hold and Louis doesn't want Daniel to experience being shot or for him to watch Louis experience being shot.

The door slams. They break several traffic laws instantly.

Louis still has hold of Daniel's hand. Touches his mind, a gentle pressure drawing Daniel closer.

"We were moving too fast for them," Louis tells him. "And they didn't want to hurt you."

The asset. It's fortunate enough.