After eight years of unwanted imprisonment inside a crypt, Horst found new appreciation for the little things in life; chief among them, presently, was the soft glow of fireflies around the two men as they walked, well, wherever Johannes was taking them.

Vampirically enhanced sight let him spy one of the little buggers land on his brother's shoulder, leaving Horst to wonder if he should bother letting the other know or wait for possible notice.

He doubted Johannes would care— whatever he did.