[She grumbles softly when he mentions the contracts and how they're written. It's been so long since that was put into place that she nearly forgot about it. Then again, Rip never thought she would have to share Lestat with anyone else before now.]

Half a month on my own, I zuppose I'll just haf to deal.

[It definitely won't help with the uneasiness when she's so used to having him around.]

I reserve zhe right to drag your body back down here if you go into a coma again. I'm not trusting anyone else to guard you in moments like zhat.