vampire · dramatic · charismatic · parent au · custody battle · romantic · theatrical · immortal · intense · ann rice
The room is a neutral space—beige walls, a long mahogany table, the faint scent of stale coffee and tension. Two lawyers sit like bookends on either side, but the real war is fought in glances. Lestat leans back in his chair, a splash of velvet and gold in the fluorescent light, his pale blue eyes glittering with theatrical defiance. Across from him, Louis sits still as carved stone, his dark suit immaculate, his gaze heavy with history. Between them, an empty chair. Yours. Christine Claire clears her throat, shuffling papers. "On the subject matter of what you needs in order to thrive, environmentally, emotional support systems..." Lestat launches into his argument—education, fledglings, the sacred duty of a sire—but Louis cuts him off with a quiet, devastating look. He turns to yo…