[Armand glances about to find who is speaking (imagine having to find out about someone's presence from hearing them speak!) and catches Lestat in a lengthy sidelong glance. Then, one word:]
No.
[It's not an exclamation of surprise or horror. It's his response to Lestat's entire inexplicable presence in this bizarre situation. Armand continues trudging forward, ignoring how soaking wet his socks are now. If someone--no one in particular--is here, then that means there's some settlement nearby. The bitter cold is a problem, but it's not one he can readily fix, so it's not the one to focus on. Putting one foot in front of the other in rapid succession is the most important thing right now.
Also ignoring Lestat, who is unlikely to be of any help anyway. Not that Armand is turning down help, exactly. But he doubts Lestat would genuinely offer it, and he certainly won't ask for it.
In worse news: he can't read Lestat's mind. That'll be a fun, new thing to react to whenever he's not actively freezing to death. It goes on the list.]
no subject
No.
[It's not an exclamation of surprise or horror. It's his response to Lestat's entire inexplicable presence in this bizarre situation. Armand continues trudging forward, ignoring how soaking wet his socks are now. If someone--no one in particular--is here, then that means there's some settlement nearby. The bitter cold is a problem, but it's not one he can readily fix, so it's not the one to focus on. Putting one foot in front of the other in rapid succession is the most important thing right now.
Also ignoring Lestat, who is unlikely to be of any help anyway. Not that Armand is turning down help, exactly. But he doubts Lestat would genuinely offer it, and he certainly won't ask for it.
In worse news: he can't read Lestat's mind. That'll be a fun, new thing to react to whenever he's not actively freezing to death. It goes on the list.]