A sharp click punctuates Lestat having knocked back a shot of vodka, glass coming down onto the table.

There is something of a tactical retreat where he looks to Jeannie, who is uncomplicatedly friendly, though there is temptation to bully the ones doing an American Gothic impression. Instead, he says, "It is a competition now to see who will not sing," as he refills his glass, and then also Daniel's glass.

She, predictably, also defers, although he can listen in to her internal monologue debating between options, if she were going to. "Dusty Springfield," he says, as if this were said out loud. "It was a success at your sister's bachelorette party, no?"

A glance over to check whether Louis and Daniel are making out yet.