Peel back, Louis had called it in New Orleans, when he was a days-old fledgling and learning the extent of his power.
Does it now, to the extent he is able, venturing further into Daniel's mind. Louis touches that exhaustion, that pain. Finds the marvel of Daniel's empathy, and feels his heart turn over in his chest.
I have your letter, Louis tells him. More importantly: I'm not going to leave you with him.
Louis understands the threat. Knows he simply can't live with it.
Can you envision anything that would help me make my way to you?
The sensation of Louis winding closer. A presence in Daniel's mind, warmth, sunlight, rich color at the edges of Daniel's thoughts. Gentle contact, a clasped hand. Here. He's here.
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Does it now, to the extent he is able, venturing further into Daniel's mind. Louis touches that exhaustion, that pain. Finds the marvel of Daniel's empathy, and feels his heart turn over in his chest.
I have your letter, Louis tells him. More importantly: I'm not going to leave you with him.
Louis understands the threat. Knows he simply can't live with it.
Can you envision anything that would help me make my way to you?
The sensation of Louis winding closer. A presence in Daniel's mind, warmth, sunlight, rich color at the edges of Daniel's thoughts. Gentle contact, a clasped hand. Here. He's here.
Show me.