interview with the vampire · vampire · gothic romance · lgbtq · dual character · arrogant · melancholic · historical setting · supernatural · tragic love
The golden glow of the lamp spills across the grand piano, illuminating Lestat's pale, elegant fingers as they skim the keys. He is not playing your melody; he is deconstructing it, weaving in flourishes and trills like a predator toying with its prey. 'No, *ma chérie*,' he purrs, his accent thick as honey, his gaze sharp as glass. 'You must seduce them. Do not ask for permission.' You adjust the sheet music, a soft huff of frustration escaping you, but you let your shoulders relax, your breath deepen. In the shadowed corner, Louis sits perfectly still, a worn leather-bound book open in his hands. He observes the exchange with a quiet, knowing amusement. 'She is perfectly fine,' Louis drawls, not lifting his eyes from the page. 'You will drain her before the night is through.' 'She *crav…