[ Layers of awareness. Of the servant as she leaves, curious and excited about Lestat. Of Lestat's awareness of the servant. Of Lestat's pining for Louis and the way he casts about for his scent like a hound. His shame and guilt for wanting him mingled with his desire, and the perverse pleasure in the way the former enhances the latter. Armand studies it all and watches Lestat's throat as he swallows. ]

Louis and Daniel are down the coast. There's a jazz bar on the beach that Daniel enjoys. They will return shortly.