Absolutely love the dynamic between Danny and Lestat
I noticed this in episode one and Iām really disappointed with Daniel (also absolutely loving it). While he had a past with Louis, he could easily press his weak points and Louis would answer because a) feels guilty because he almost killed Molloy in past; b) sort of missing Lestatās and this is his way of getting in touch with memories.
But he works with Lestat for the first time. Also Luis is very patient because heās the only one constantly in touch with humans. Heās a capitalist after all. Armand on the other hand played 3d chess this whole time and lied constantly.
The only reason why he could track Armandās lies is because of Talamaska (they always keep info on everything) and his editor lol.
And then he meets Lestat and starts attacking him with personal questions. Like about stuttering. Even so Danny can see the truth, Lestat would never say it out loud, he would just masterfully deflect.
AND MOLLOY DOSENT CHANGE A BIT. He keeps attacking the man whoās an embodiment of āhaha funny question, anyway your momā.
Yes Lestat is emotional, hysterical individual, but itās all a very thick facade. We saw him alone multiple times. Heās not loud, otherwise. Only in his loneliness he shows his true face - a man who was through a lot, so much, that he has to keep show even for people he loves.
Like when he talks to Gabriel. Dying a second ago and flowery words the moment someone is watching. He puts his guard down a few times, while discussing Claudiaās death in season one. And when talking on the FT with Louis. Right until he found āInterview with a vampireā.
Also I absolutely love how Lestat straight up using āunreliable narratorā against Daniel every time he can. Because Daniel canāt say shit on that one, he was birthed by Arun the Manipulator himself.
I think itās impossible to interview Lestat unless he would want to tell you something personal. All three episodes he spends with Molloy he shows only one specific side. He doesnāt let Danny to learn more then he allows.
I still canāt understand why Molloy canāt grasp the easiest lesson Lestatās teaching him. Vampires always lie. Itās basis of their existence. Thatās how they get blood, thatās how they hide, thatās how they survive.
Daniel met the only vamp who could actually help him integrate into a new life (he was pretty honest with Louis and Claudia, but because he sheltered them so much they grew restless). But he decided to make an enemy. WRONG BITCH DANNY, TURN BACK.