[ louis doesn't move, letting tim create the space he needs, but seeing the fear in his eyes makes something in louis' chest ache. this is why they're not supposed to interact with mortals, he knows this, but the very human part of him still regrets everything. ]

No, no one. Just - me and you.

[ he can hear the thoughts of the other vampires, the terror in the participants, the hallucinations with the writhing bodies on the table. ]

You don't gotta trust me, but - you gotta leave. Don't run, just walk slowly the other side. Plenty of moment for anyone else to miss you. Alicent said you'd be here.

[ but he knows that won't be enough. he knows nothing will be enough, but he tries a different tactic, his warm voice skittering across tim's mind - ]

I saved Hawk, from the wolf. Couldn't tell him, couldn't tell you - I don't want to harm you.