[there was a time in Louis' life where he couldn't have ever made a deal like this. one that cost him everything dear to his heart, and the suffering he's had to endure because he couldn't bring himself to take a life when he needed to. he dares not make that mistake, ever again.]

Well met, Hunter Anna from Yharnam.

[there's a sense of conviction in his voice when he says her name, as if his tone could convey the signing of a contract, or the sealing of a deal.]

You'll have to take care of yourself until we cross paths again. If we're going to bind our fates together like this, I have high expectations that you'll make it through to the end. Where we'll stand as equals.