[Armand makes no move to take the coat, his spine straightening slowly into a wary stance, feet moving apart, as if readying himself to bolt. Of course he does not believe Lestat means him any physical harm, but the danger is greater than that. Armand can take as much physical harm as anyone cares to deal out to him. Rather, Lestat is being kind, and Armand doesn't believe his heart could take the pain of softening toward him again.
He does not, however, move away, not even if Lestat comes closer. He will not stop him if he wants to place the coat around his shoulders. But pride and fear prevent him from taking it himself, accepting an offer that may come with strings attached. All offers do, don't they? The only unconditional love in the world ended in fire centuries ago.]
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He does not, however, move away, not even if Lestat comes closer. He will not stop him if he wants to place the coat around his shoulders. But pride and fear prevent him from taking it himself, accepting an offer that may come with strings attached. All offers do, don't they? The only unconditional love in the world ended in fire centuries ago.]