[She's settles on the couch across from him and while she does appreciate the direct approach, Rip was not expecting him to bring up taking in another submissive. Her smile fades as her cheerfulness is replaced by sudden wariness. Sharing Lestat with anyone through another contract isn't something she's thrilled with.

At all.

She remains silent as he goes on to mention exactly who he wants to contract with. If he was hoping she would forget him telling her a little something like 'who killed him'...

Rip remembers. She frowns as she leans in close to look at him.]

Tell me you are joking.

[He can't be serious, right?]

You do remember zhat I made zhe mistake of contracting vith my killer vhen I first got here. I know I mentioned it! Zo vhy zhe hell are you vishing to contract vith zhis man? Am I not enough???