Eric had told Beauty that he would perhaps visit on her birthday, and he found himself inexplicably unable to stay away. He'd not even promised he would be there, and yet, here he was.
He walked into the bookstore and took in the things that he saw. He couldn't help but find himself incredibly amused at the sight that waited for him just beyond the tinkling bell he was standing under.
Lestat was here. Dinah was here. Fred was here.
Well, this just might turn out to be a much more fun occasion than he'd imagined it would.
The tall Viking stood, waiting for Beauty to turn and see him. A cocky smile on his face.