"Then I suppose I can neither corroborate nor contradict whatever story it is he might have told you."

At that, Lestat stands from his chair and moves the short distance to sit beside Daniel. He's close enough that barely a breath separates them, and as he rests his arm on the back of the couch behind Daniel, he looks at the man with and expression that seems earnestly curious.

"Tell me, Daniel, do I live up to your expectations? Am I the monster he undoubtedly told you I am? He always seemed so scared of me. You could not care less."

His head tilts and he smiles, gazing at Daniel unblinkingly and yet somehow seeming pleased.