re: his love is a small box he keeps you in
daniel calls him on this in the first episode too, "equals in the dark" is how louis views it because he is the one who closes the coffin lid, some feeling of equality and agency despite the deep power imballance that is ignored and avoided until it is taken advantage of
"his love is a small box he keeps you in" lestat wants other partners and stalks louis when he takes up his side of the bargain and sleeps with others as well. he wanted the freedom to step out and yelled at louis for doing the exact same behavior, because lestat's insecurity turns into violent possession of louis
louis looses whatever will power he had to view this whole dynamic as something he had some control over after seeing lestat still sleeping with Antoinette, he ramps up his rationalizations right there (she's temporary, he's really in love with me), falls deeper into his depression and disassociation to the point where he can disappear when they have sex and contemplates suicide on a regular basis which lestat knows about and does nothing except force claudia to return in order to fix it
now both of them are in a box, supposedly full of lestat's love but instead its full of tension that is waiting to spill over. claudia only then starts plotting to kill their sire (or at least only then starts to get louis on board) because at that point being in this box, theres no conceivable ending for them that isnt another fall from the sky, a broken spine and being blind in one eye
13 notes
·
View notes
Marlene Dietrich New York Apartment
Apartment 12E at 993 Park Avenue has remained virtually untouched since Marlene Dietrich left it in 1978. As her Louis XV-style chairs, grand piano, and gold-tipped Brigg cane, among other items, go to auction at Sotheby's, Matt Tyrnauer gets an exclusive tour of the sanctuary where the legendary star made pot-au-feu for friends such as Noël Coward and Orson Welles and lovers including Yul Brynner, Kirk Douglas, and Edward R. Murrow.
-Vanity Fair, 1997
624 notes
·
View notes
Beautifully restored 1877 Victorian with a mansard roof in St. Louis, MO. 5bds, 3ba, $960K. Isn't this a pretty street? This home was the only one built by the steamboat Captain Horace Bixby (mentor of Mark Twain).
This entrance hall. What a wonderful built-in. It holds walking canes. The newel post is stunning and the lamp is kerosene- how original is that? I like the checkered floor- I think it makes it pop more than wood.
The reception room is lovely. You'll see that they have some ship antiques around, which is a great idea since it was a steamboat captain's house.
What a great fireplace in the sitting room. Even though the cabinets don't look that old, I think that they may be built-ins.
Beautifully done dining room. This home is so tastefully appointed.
Butler's pantry pass-thru to the kitchen.
The kitchen redo is stunning.
They must be leaving this piece if they show the incredible detail.
This is such a lovely bedroom.
Perfect vintage bath remodel.
Note the little laundry chute on the 2nd fl. They also kept the steep stairs intact.
This bedroom has stairs up to a beautiful terrace.
This room has a large bathroom/dressing room.
Yard is small, but so beautifully done.
But, that's not all the outdoor space. The spiral stairs go to a rooftop deck.
There is also a 2 car garage around the block.
Lovely neighborhood of gorgeous homes.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1532-Mississippi-Ave-Saint-Louis-MO-63104/2945672_zpid/?
190 notes
·
View notes
S/O Wearing Glasses Headcanons
William James Moriarty, Sebastian Moran, Fred Porlock, and Von Herder
William James Moriarty
The first time he saw you wearing them, he thought you looked adorable.
He likes shopping for frames with you but is unhelpful when picking one since he thinks all of them suit you.
He buys you extra pairs just in case you break or lose yours.
He would be the one to remind you for check-ups if you would always forget or only go when you need a new pair.
When he sees your glasses covered in smudges, he always cleans them for you and puts them back in your case in secret.
However, you always figure out it was him with how neatly folded the cloth was and how your glasses looked brand new.
If you're spending time in the library, William would steal more glances at you while you're both reading.
He has definitely hidden your glasses from you or held them high enough for you not to reach them and asks for a kiss.
One time, you lost your glasses and used his cane to walk around to look for them, thinking you would only use it for a short while.
When he was looking for his cane and found you, he helped you find your glasses and had a special punishment in mind, saying how dangerous it is to use his cane without his permission and just ask him for help next time.
Sebastian Moran
He has definitely called you, Moneypenny, and Paterson the three blind mice at one point.
If you don't wear your glasses outside, he'll be confused and encourage you to wear them, wanting you to be careful.
If you still refuse to wear them, he'll try not to show it, but he'll be more protective of you.
Make sure you stay on the safe side of the sidewalk, always holding your hand and reading things for you if you don't see them.
If you ever feel insecure about them, he reassures you that you look beautiful with them on or not.
He doesn't want to admit it, but seeing you wear glasses does something to him.
He has also held your glasses hostage, holding them up as you try to reach them while teasing you for a kiss or attention.
He has also stolen your glasses at one point and tried them on.
Once, you broke your glasses by accident and could barely tell who's who, resorting to you getting as close as possible to identify them. William and Louis were the hardest ones to recognize from afar.
Sebastian got annoyed with how close you got while squinting your eyes that he made sure he always had a backup pair ready for you.
Fred Porlock
He thinks you look cute in them.
He tries not to stare when you wear them.
When you're shopping for frames, he likes watching you try them on.
Sometimes, he'll shyly recommend you one that he thinks would suit you.
He'll also wipe your glasses when he sees them covered in smudges or you're having a hard time seeing through them.
When he notices your eyes starting to strain, he'll ask when was the last time you had a check-up and join you for one if you want.
If he sees you leave your glasses somewhere, he always takes them with him and gives them to you when you remember.
Whenever you lose your glasses, Fred already has three guesses on where it is.
His favorite memory was when you were looking for your glasses, and he saw that it's on your head, so Fred just placed them down and watched you turn red.
He promised not to tell anyone about it, but he smiles to himself whenever he remembers it.
Von Herder
Whenever you break your glasses or lose them, he'll make you a new pair with a specially designed frame and accessories.
If you want a new glass style or have a design in mind you want to try, Herder will happily make it for you.
He has definitely teased you by pushing the temple tips up and down to get your attention.
Whenever you go for a check-up and buy new glasses, Herder will act dramatically and accuse you of cheating.
He makes you a better-looking pair with your new prescription and makes the one you bought your backup.
When you lose your glasses, Herder always helps you out since he can navigate just fine, even without vision.
If you tend to misplace your glasses or accidentally fall asleep with them on, he takes them and places them somewhere safe and within your reach.
However, one day, he was feeling playful. When you left your glasses at his work, he diligently cleaned them while you were looking for them around.
He patiently waited until you asked for his help, and he just put them on you and asked what you were doing so close to the firearms.
Whether you tell him Sebastian asked for your help in taking some guns or lie your way out is up to you.
A/N: Sherlock, Watson, and Billy's version here!
165 notes
·
View notes