Lestat interviewing Marius:
Lestat: So you just spent awhile talking about Louis. What were you thinking about me at that time, prior to the concert?
Marius: That Louis was waiting for you.
Lestat: Ok, yes, but what about ME?
Marius: …
Lestat: …
Marius: …
Lestat: Well I’m just saying you were very descriptive about Louis and Gabrielle so I just want to keep your voice consistent. What did you think about me at the time?
Marius: That you were the damnedest creature.
Lestat: Really? You mean that?
Marius: Yes, a brat prince.
Lestat: Go on.
Marius: *sigh*
Lestat: *pouts*
Marius: Okay. Honestly you are such a child. -pauses- Face and form… The ice-blue eyes, darkening with laughter; the generous smile; the way the eyebrows came together in a boyish scowl; the sudden flares of high spirits and blasphemous humor.
Lestat: And?
Marius: Lestat!
Lestat: What? I just want the full story. Talk about my body.
Marius: *grumbles* Even the catlike poise of the body… So uncommon in a man of muscular build. Such strength, always such strength.
Lestat: Oooh that’s good stuff… *writes* You make me sound so cool.
Marius: …such irrepressible optimism. *groans*
Lestat: Okay now we can move on.
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