Now that you mention it... there was a phone that could take a real beating! Waterproof, too, some of them!
You're being very unkind today, by the way. But, as my life is devoted to making you happy, I will selflessly release you from the torment of the unknown.
Did it seem unkind? Tone is so difficult! I was attempting to be playful. I know how you enjoy it when I'm a little bit cruel. Let me try again, since you're in such a saintly mood tonight:
Oh, sweet torture! I do so love it when you remind me how sharp your teeth can be.. you say such things that could wound were I a softer soul.
[ Who's complaining, definitely not him. Louis goading him is almost as delicious as Louis complimenting him. ]
Is it really being playful if what you say is the truth, Louis? I feel you don't know the rules of this game. Yet, to take you at your word, I am very pleased you think so! I shall remember that for a rainy day.
Ah, so there are embellishments involved. I should have known. ( A considering little hum, so that Lestat knows he's giving it the proper consideration. ) I think bronze appeals to me this evening.
[ He lets out a laugh at the little noise of thought, he can't help it. ]
Ah, as for that.. Well, that depends on your answer to my final question. I can tell you now, or I can show you later tonight. Which one would you like?
You know how I am with surprises... but I know how well you enjoy them.
( Louis can't believe how invested he is in a mystery he found out about less than a minute ago. Lestat's good moods can be catching when Louis has no reason to resist. )
[ Sheer, loud delight in that voice. The faint background noise dies down a little, a telltale sign of Lestat losing sight of his human facade in his excitement. ]
A hint, hmm, let me think. I love it when you play along, such a martyr for me, aren't you? Withstanding all this for the sake of my happiness. [ He's practically singing his words are so warm. ] Ah, that's it. It's something you have absolutely no need for!
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