Vlad waited for Daniel to give a name, but he kept quiet and looked as if he honestly had no idea what was going on. I believe he may have taken your advice too literally, Dracula chuckled. Idiot man. He sighed inwardly, preparing to answer the shorter man's question when the other spoke up. Did they realize how annoying that was?
He hesitated - Javert and Daniel both understood French, but of all his languages that was one of his weaker ones. It would be easier to just speak one language, that way they could understand each other's answers, and after a moment's hesitation decided to simply do the best he could. If it became too precarious, then he could always switch back to Russian. "French, if that is not too much trouble." He did his best to sound apologetic. "Please forgive Mr. Klein, he does not speak very much," he added with a confidential undertone that hinted at something more, gesturing towards Daniel.