Your perspective is pushy and frustrating at times, you know that?

[ how many pointed questions, how many times has daniel picked him apart and spread him thin enough that the truth even he hadn't known tumbles from his lips? it's no different now, is it? louis sighs. ]

But it's appreciated. I think I'll need it. We're not in Dubai anymore, Toto.

[ there's a wry, tired joke in it, but there's also apprehension. there are too many movers from his life at play in this haunted little mansion. having an ally, even if they're not friends, might work in his favor. ]