[ Lestat is strangely touched by Daniel's sentiment, even though by now he really should be used to it, but it's sweet to know there are people out there hoping the best for them and their relationship. Much of the vampire experience comes down to hiding who and what you are, after all, so feeling someone rooting for him — especially someone as earnest as Daniel — isn't something he's felt all that often. ]

Oh, we intend to, don't worry about that. I have grand designs in my mind to make up for lost time.

[ A pause, a very brief one, and then Lestat lowers his voice ever so slightly for what he says next. ]

Though, in all honesty, I don't really have the first clue what I'm doing.

[ Strangely — or, really, not strangely at all — he trusts Daniel with that little quasi-confession, certain that he won't laugh at the 200-year-old serial flirt who doesn't have any experience with relationships. ]

Our first date was also my first in general.