[He deflates again at that, because of course Louis in his deep wells of anxiety would think this would be enough to make Lestat leave. Lestat gathers him closer, arms winding tighter as he presses a kiss to Louis' cheek.]
Do not say such a thing. As if I could so easily tear myself away from you. As if I could ever toss you inside.
[And quietly, he realizes where the mention of New Orleans must have come from -- because the truth is, he's not sure there is anything that would make him leave. If Louis had come back to him even after his neck had been cut, Lestat would have not hesitated to reunite again.]
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Do not say such a thing. As if I could so easily tear myself away from you. As if I could ever toss you inside.
[And quietly, he realizes where the mention of New Orleans must have come from -- because the truth is, he's not sure there is anything that would make him leave. If Louis had come back to him even after his neck had been cut, Lestat would have not hesitated to reunite again.]