[ Louis answers for them both, and Lestat feels at least a little placated. But only a little. At least this stranger had verbally confirmed that he isn't the type to bare teeth and act violently unprovoked, so if he goes back on that now Lestat will feel completely justified in his retaliation. That, and this stranger is, of course, right; in fact Lestat is sure that this house is designed with the exact purpose of turning the City's inhabitants against each other... and as reluctant as Lestat is to let his guard down, he refuses to be influenced by anything this place tries to make him do.

So, he wrenches a wry little smile onto his face at Louis' comment. ]

Perhaps we should. A little care-package for all those unfortunates we snap out of their stupor downstairs.

[ It's said like a tease, which makes it terribly unclear if he's being genuine or not. But, in the effort of being polite and friendly, Lestat continues with their casual conversation. ]

Is the pain in your head so bad that you need something for it, my friend? I doubt there's anything here, that would be too easy and this place hates to make anything simple. But Louis and I could rummage around for you.