[ That accusation makes Daniel smile, unapologetic about being pushy and frustrating. Maybe even proud of it, that Louis is an old nightmare he can now go toe to toe with. ]
That's who you hired. That's who I am now.
[ Better than "and then what happened" for drawing out the truth like a splinter from sepsis. He's glad, too, that Louis appreciates it, that he hasn't pushed too hard.
Something thrums there between them, a complicated feeling, Daniel meeting his uncanny eyes with his own gaze warm, a little of the adoring interest he'd had as a youth peeking through. And then he breaks it. They're done smoking; he's done indulging this party; he's leaving this on a rare high note and heading inside. ]
I'm turning in. Room adjoining mine's free, by the way.
[ One last piece of info tossed back over his shoulder. Since they're watching each others' backs. ]
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That's who you hired. That's who I am now.
[ Better than "and then what happened" for drawing out the truth like a splinter from sepsis. He's glad, too, that Louis appreciates it, that he hasn't pushed too hard.
Something thrums there between them, a complicated feeling, Daniel meeting his uncanny eyes with his own gaze warm, a little of the adoring interest he'd had as a youth peeking through. And then he breaks it. They're done smoking; he's done indulging this party; he's leaving this on a rare high note and heading inside. ]
I'm turning in. Room adjoining mine's free, by the way.
[ One last piece of info tossed back over his shoulder. Since they're watching each others' backs. ]