50

"These people came for you, not the house" Damon heard his friend's voice overtake the music.

He looked back, and found Joseph walking towards him.

"They came because they were unoccupied" was the answer.

"They admire you, stop being an asshole" Joseph smiled, thinking his friend was making some sarcastic joke.

"They're strangers to me. I want them all to fuck off"

"It's your birthday, man" Joseph approached his friend, and also rested his elbows on the protective bar. So they stayed side by side.

"Do you think I forgot?"

Damon stared at the man next to him. The truth was that he could not forget even if he wanted to, and he wanted to. But some people considered that date too important not to be celebrated every holy year.

Both were bathed in the dim light emanating from the room, as the intention was not to attract the attention of people downstairs. In other words, Damon was seeking refuge in the darkness, where no one but his demons would see him.

"You are very sober" was Joseph's