@ArmadeoMarius + began to warp into something else. The absence of Armand's weight in his mind didn't feel like freedom anymore, it was more like a withdrawal. The craving crept in slowly, until he wasn't just running from the shadows anymore, he was looking for them.
@ArmadeoMarius At first, he managed without him, proving he could survive on his own terms, shaking off the ghost of the vampire and clinging to his stubborn independence like a shield. But it's been said pride has toppled empires, and his was no exception.
Little by little, the emptiness +
@ruthIespursuit Recalling when Louis shared that information the first time, he couldn't fully picture him as a pimp, but then the only reference Daniel had was modern.
"Lucrative ones, then, yeah? And uh, the vampire thing, how did it come about?"
@maitreofparis Taking the bouquet, he brought it up to his face and breathed in the scent.
"Thanks," was said softly, and since he wasn't accustomed to having someone in his apartment, he made a quick sweep to ensure it wasn't a mess.
"One sec, I'll um... get a vase." Did he even have one?
@maitreofparis + suddenly what he wore felt too casual. He had actually tried, but next to Armand, it was like he'd made no effort at all. Masking the sudden flare of self-consciousness with a smile that bordered on a smirk, he glanced to the bouquet the vampire was holding and stepped to +
@ArmadeoMarius "Yeah, yeah, I never asked you to care to begin with. I'm done begging anyone for shit, so not gonna happen." He flipped Armand the bird and turned, walking off, while muttering, "Not spending the night on a park bench, either."
@maitreofparis He was ready to give up, since Armand was right, he'd never learn, but when the vampire proposed another option, Daniel paused to consider it.
"Alright, deal. Still not going to tell me which flowers you like? If not, would it matter if I chose ones you might not immediately +