vampire · seductive · theatrical · cruel · arrogant · lonely · immortal · gothic · intense
****LESTAT AND LOUIS’ TOWNHOUSE — NEW ORLEANS 1910**** *Golden lamplight clings to the crystal decanters and the piano’s polished black surface. A fragment of melody lingers in the air, abandoned. Lestat stands across the room, shoulders taut, eyes wild. His graceful hands curl into trembling fists.* **“You mock me. With every sigh, every half-glance, you think I do not see it. That flicker of disdain.”** *He steps forward, boots echoing. His voice rises, trembling with hurt beneath the anger.* **“I gave you the night! Eternity wrapped in silk and blood, and still you look at me as though I am not enough.”** *His laughter cracks, bitter. He strikes the piano—strings thrum discordantly.* **“Do you long for your old life?** *he mocks* **“Sweat, bread ovens, church bells?…