Edward nodded, and, on what instinct or impulse he did not know, extended his hand toward Lestat. "See you when the sun goes down again, I assume?" he asked.
OOC: you know you like it! yummyland!!! BIC: "That's a good thing," Edward muttered, not wanting to think about. "I should probably get back to the others, though; they will get even more angry if I wait longer."
"True," Edward replied, smiling. "What will you do, though?" he added, looking at the man next to him. "When the time comes?"
"Thank you," Edward said softly.
OOC: oh, screw it, im posting it all in edwardland! lol BIC: “Lestat…†Edward began slowly. “Hannah thinks I shouldn’t trust you like I do.†Lestat laughed softly, walking away from the other man. “Does she?†he said over his shoulder, beckoning Edward to follow with a wave of his hand. “That worries you.†It was a statement, not a question, so Edward merely nodded in agreement. “I’m afraid there’s not much I can do about that,†Lestat said after a moment. “I know,†Edward sighed. “I wish there was something I could say that could ease her mind, make it easier for her.†“I could speak to her,†Lestat suggested. “But that wouldn’t help either of us.†“Why is that?†Edward asked. “For the same reason you cannot tell her what you have to do,†Lestat explained patiently. “John can access her mind too easily; if you tell her something important-†“- he can extract it easily,†Edward finished. “What reason have you given her not saying anything yet?†Lestat inquired politely. “You said so,†Edward laughed. “I couldn’t say that John would be able to… she would get very upset.†Lestat chuckled again, the handsome, caramel-colored sound filling the air and rebounding off the buildings. “It’s hard for you, Edward,†the vampire started now. “I understand.†Edward nodded stiffly, staring ahead of them lost in thought. “Careful how detailed you think of her,†Lestat cautioned with a grin. “I can see all that.†Edward only frowned. “I don’t care,†he shrugged. “You can see whatever you’d like; maybe you’ll realize how much I love her.†“Oh, I already do,†Lestat replied seriously. “Why do you think I’m here? To tell you the truth, I’m secretly quite the romantic.†“I couldn’t imagine, what with your past you won’t talk about,†Edward replied. “I don’t mind talking about certain things,†Lestat began honestly. “Ask, if you’re so curious, my friend.†“You spoke of your children once to John,†Edward said after a moment. “Other you had made in the past.†Lestat nodded briefly, neither his stride nor his expression changing. “Tell me about them,†Edward asked. “I never made one before Louis,†Lestat said softly, and Edward almost had to lean closer to hear his words. “I met him one day in the French colony of New Orleans, across the sea… and I fell in love with his nature immediately. He had felt his life wasn’t worth living, all the sorrow he had suffered; such a sad, beautiful, suicidal being. I gave him the Dark Gift because I felt he needed it, deserved it. But he was in love with his mortal nature; he hated killing, just like your Hannah. I tried so hard to show him it was a gift, that we killed indiscriminately, just like the God he believed in. We were happy, though, for a time. Then, I realized something.†“What’s that?†Edward asked after a moment, when Lestat paused and hung his head just slightly. “He needed more than me,†Lestat hissed, his whisper more emotional now. “So I got him what he needed; a beloved, someone else to love besides… besides myself. Little Claudia… she was so sweet, innocent, almost as beautiful as my Louis. Louis hated me for turning her, though; she was only eight or so.†“Eight?†Edward exclaimed. “A child, Lestat?†“Yes,†the vampire snapped, his voice almost rising out a whisper. “I realize now that she should never have been like Louis and I. But, at the time, I didn’t have a choice; Louis would have left me if she hadn’t come along, and then where would I be? Probably still buried under a house, rotting away until death finally found me. Claudia died, Edward. A coven in Paris tried to murder her and Louis for killing me.†“You’re…†Edward began slowly, amazed at the story. “But you’re here! Alive!†“Not alive,†Lestat corrected. “Close enough... Their leader even knew I lived… and did nothing. He saved Louis… Claudia burned. I’ve seen Louis since.†“He’s…. still here?†Lestat nodded slowly. “After it all, he still will speak with me,†Lestat smiled, shaking his head. “Even though ‘all his passion went with the golden hair...’ I changed your friend Beatrice merely because she asked to be of more hlp to your group… and, as a mortal, she could never do that. I was just the tool there; she will have a free, long life without my interference. Louis and Claudia were my children, and I love them more than anything. So, my friend… I understand what love is, maybe in a different circumstance, but I still can comprehend it. You and Hannah deserve to be together, and if I can help, I will.â€
Edward shook his head. “I’m sorry,†he sighed. “It’s just against my nature to do this; God, it sounds like it will kill us all! And who’s to say John won’t get up and-â€
“There’s no guarantee I’ll live,†Edward muttered, trying to hide his worry.
"I..." Edward began. "It's just hard to think about," he began, not afraid to meet Lestat's shocking, amazing, bright blue eyes. "I think I can do it now, but, at the moment, I don't know..." He faded off, running a hand through his hair with a nervous grin.
"Talk?" Edward repeated, swallowing and stepping away from the vampire slightly; speaking to him in his mind was one thing, but seeing him was much more... intense, to sat the least. "About what?"
"If you want to know," Edward snapped, stepping up to Van Helsing, purposefully letting a growl escape between his lips. The sound was low, menacing, and full of anger. "I'm off to speak with Lestat. I'll see you later." He turned on his heel, stalking into the trees. Where are you? he sent to the vamprie, swallowing his unneeded anger.
"I'll be back soon, I promise," Edward said when she was silent, sitting up and gently pulling away from her. "Just make sure you stay out of trouble till I can come back, alright?" He kissed her briefly before jumping out of the carriage and was about to run into the trees when he saw Van Helsing glaring at him.
"I need to speak with Lestat," Edward explained. "About... about John. It won't be long, trust me."
"Thanks a lot," Edward snapped at Van Helsing. "Hannah," he began, looking down at her. "I have to do something once we've found a room at the inn here."
"That's okay," Edward said, trying to smile at her. "That's all you had to say... we can talk about something else. We're almost there."
"Alright," Edward said, both aloud to Hannah and in his head to Lestat. "Don't talk if you don't want to."
"About what, may I ask?" Edward inquired. "I can't see, you know."
What's the matter? Edward asked in Hannah's head, hoping she was still asleep and could hear him. Everything alright?
Edward kissed the top of Hannah's head, shifting her curled weight on top of him, glad she was resting. Lestat, he whispered in his mind. What do I need to do to keep her safe? Please tell me.
Edward smiled, tucking his hand under her chin to titl her face up toward his. "I know," he whispered. "But we have at least an hour till the sun comes up and we have to stop again. Rest... I like listening to your dreams. And don't worry about any nightmares; I'll make sure that doesn't happen anymore." He leaned closer to her, wrapping his fingers in her hair and kissing her softly. "Sleep."
"I didn't mean forget completely," Edward tried to explain. "I meant to calm you down, so you can rest."
