[There's no hesitation at the start of this one. Someone's in a mood. Not that angry, but a "listen to the shit I just dealt with" one. Dorian knows it well.]

Can I just say that other vampires suck? [A beat, and he groans.] Not like that, though they do also do that, but no. They're terrible and I don't like dealing with any of them. They can all piss off with their need to help or rubbing it in my face that they're doing bloody fine without any consequences for being a goddamn monster.

[Another beat, and a resigned sigh.] Vanessa can stay, though. She's lovely. But the rest?! [He hmphs at the phone.] Far away, please. Yes, even Lestat, the bastard.