Jeannie gasps (for real this time), Mark takes a deep sip from his cocktail to keep from laughing, and Louis' longsuffering employees who are paid very well not to react to insane things observe this with stone faces. (Rachida had a tame drink, and the other guy, who needs to be named still, is carrying a virgin piña colada, over a combination of lax religious beliefs and the awareness of potential designated driver responsibilities.)

Daniel sighs, but its fond.

He sets his own fancy ass cocktail on the table and slides it over near Lestat's glass, for him to discover in his own time.

"Thad is the most Vermont name."