Like Angels Put in Hell by God
In the interview, Louis discusses his thoughts on vampires and flying. He says that he’s never seen it as a gift, but rather as a curse that can keep them from harming humans. He also says that he’s not sure if Lestat is still alive or dead, but he’s willing to find out.
Louis begins to rehabilitate slowly, struggling to even hunt a goat around the house for dinner. Claudia suggests they try again tomorrow.
A vinyl arrives in the mail one day, and Lestat plays all the instruments himself, except for vocals. In 1937, a composition arrives via post in the form of a vinyl. Lestat played all the instruments himself, except for vocals. Six years later, in 1937, a composition arrives via post in the form of a vinyl. Lestat played all the instruments himself, except for vocals. The next year, 1938, another composition arrives via post in the form of a vinyl. This time Lestat doesn’t play any instruments; he sings instead. In 1938, another composition arrives via post in the form of a vinyl. This time Lestat doesn’t play any instruments; he sings instead. Six years later still, in 1938, another composition arrives via post in the form of a vinyl. This time Lestat plays some instruments; he sings with his lover’s voice on one track and plays keyboards on another track. In 1936-1937 and 1938-1939 (the years that follow), Lestat tries to get back to his pair but each time they’re more resistant to his touch than ever before. By 1939 though they’ve both broken through and are finally able to be together again - but it’s not without cost…
Despite initially taking offence to this, Louis ends up getting Lestat back, but only on several conditions. Firstly, there should be no lies between them. Lestat also needs to kill Antionette. And finally, he needs to treat Claudia as a sister rather than a father.
Despite the trio back together, they ended up with an awkward bond. Things are still tense between Claudia, Lestat and Louis though, with the trio discussing dinner and their chosen meals. Although they’re amicable together, it’s still not right. Louis wants Claudia to open up and be a little softer with Lestat, while Lestat believes they’ll never the same and that there’s a darkness in Claudia that wasn’t there before.
Interestingly, the pair have more in common than they care to admit. Both manage to exploit each other’s weaknesses, and verbally spar while playing chess. The mental game of chess between them is far more interesting than the physical one, and the discordant song in the background is such a lovely stylistic touch. Speaking of weakness, Claudia and Louis watch Lestat that night, as he heads back to Antoinette, who’s still alive despite his promises. Louis decides to stay quiet about their discovery, but the numbness remains. ..
Claudia has had enough and decides to go, leaving on a train and getting away from Lestat and vampires like “him” (that being Bruce). As for Louis, he’s torn and decides to stay. He does promise to come and find her though if things go sour. But things do go sour. Germany invades Poland, but it’s Lestat who shows up onboard the train Claudia is on and causes the first massacre, killing everyone and bringing Claudia back under the pretense that Louis needs her.
Claudia is a telepath who is convinced that she can kill Lestat. She knows that Louis wants to kill him too, and interestingly, Claudia ends up winning this game. Lestat is convinced that killing Lestat is the only way to stop Claudia.
Daniel, a journalist, meets Louis at a bar. Louis points out that he is a vampire and Daniel openly admits it. They start to build a relationship based on their shared interests in journalism and vampires. ..
The Episode Review
Claudia has been playing the game of chess with Lestat for a while now, and she’s starting to get smarter. However, Lestat is still a bit cocky about his ability to win. This interview takes on an extra dimension as Claudia starts to get smarter and better at the game, against Lestat’s arrogance that slowly undermines him.
Despite promising no secrets between them all, it’s very clear that Lestat is a compulsive liar. There are parallels to that of an abusive relationship, and Claudia pleading with Louis to leave and come with her, while Louis sticks around to try and see if things get better, is a nice way of contextualizing his inner struggles in dealing with this.
This chapter is a well-written and thematically interesting episode that promises much more drama to come next week.
