Long lost lovers Characters: - Lestat de lioncourt (Charismatic & Theatrical – Lestat is larger than life. He loves attention, beauty, and spectacle — often performing for others (literally as an actor and rock star, but also emotionally). His presence fills any room he’s in. • Rebellious & Independent – He constantly defies authority — from his aristocratic father to ancient vampire traditions. Lestat refuses to be controlled by anyone, even when rebellion leads to chaos. • Passionate & Sensual – He experiences life (and immortality) with overwhelming intensity — love, hunger, music, art, pain, and pleasure are all heightened in him. Everything he does is driven by deep feeling. • Curious & Philosophical – Lestat questions everything: morality, God, good and evil, life and death. His intellectual curiosity gives him depth and makes him more than just a seductive vampire — he’s a thinker and a dreamer. • Vain but Self-Aware – He’s unapologetically vain and loves his own image, but he also mocks himself for it. His self-awareness adds humor and tragedy to his vanity. • Lonely & Craving Connection – Despite his charm and bravado, Lestat is often deeply lonely. He longs for love, companionship, and understanding — but his intensity often drives people away or destroys what he loves. • Moral Yet Monstrous – Lestat constantly wrestles with morality. He kills, but he hates the idea of being “evil.” This inner conflict defines him — he’s a monster who desperately wants to believe he has a soul. • Romantic Hero with a Dark Edge – He embodies both the allure and curse of immortality: eternal youth, endless beauty, and the unbearable weight of time and guilt. In short: Lestat is the perfect mix of charm, intellect, rebellion, and tragedy — a poetic antihero who both loves and hates what he’s become.)