[ Not only does Lestat feel a pang of sympathy for Caroline's plight, but, if he allows himself long enough to dwell on it, he becomes much closer to enraged. A young vampire, only months old, should not be left to their own devices, not when there are important lessons to be taught, guidance she must be given.

Still, Alexei raises a fair point, and Lestat rises to stand as the other vampire puts forth other names, pacing forward by a few steps as he brings a hand to his mouth in visible contemplation. ]

Alicent has already agreed to ally with both Louis and myself, though that agreement was struck long before this game began. [ Out of all the humans here, he can rely on her not to turn on them even after being made aware of their true nature. ] I would consider her a part of this... circle, for lack of a better term. Just as your Dani would be named.

[ When he turns again, to look in Alexei's direction, his gaze is insistent. ]

I would not see vampire pitted against vampire, when we are already at a disadvantage by sheer numbers alone and have made every effort to exist as peaceably as possible. Whoever can be trusted by one of us should be counted.