( Louis gives Lestat a subtle but curious glance at that sigh, particularly when it catches Dorian's attention as well. He can at guess at the source of the tension, he knows Lestat well enough to sense the stirrings of thirst in him, but Dorian... despite drinking his blood, despite seeing his thoughts, Dorian remains a mystery. )

That isn't surprising. It would take quite a strong will to be present for long in that state. Most mortals don't struggle at all.

( He says it mildly, far moreso than he truly feels, trying to gauge Dorian's reaction. )