[Louis lifts his eyelids enough to really look at Lestat, at the face he loved so dearly. He still does, he supposes, but it's quieter, like a flame flickering in a hurricane. The apology comes completely unexpected and Louis's eyes open in full.]

I... [His chest burns and Louis isn't sure if it's the injuries or the emotions that arise.] I have a lot to apologize for, too. I'm sorry we tried to kill you.

[His breath catches in his chest and Louis grimaces.] We both did things that brought us here.