[ louis has no problem holding still, a vampire stillness about him as he watches koby carefully sculpt the waves out of paint around his wrist. he's good - his hand careful and focused. ]

It's fun - you finish this and I'll do one for you, alright?

[ but the bright, curious little question makes louis laughs. ] Mardi Gras? Yeah - whole city transforms overnight. A whole week of festivities and one big celebration at the end. People all over the world come to see it. Went every time - grew up in it.

[ he shrugs one shoulder, of the arm koby isn't painting right now. ] Full of colors and music. Can't have a bad day when it's Mardi Gras.