Be the grey man... That was always the advice. The grey man. Not too aggressive, not too submissive, but always let the interrogator think they are on top of you. Create the illusion of superiority.
No matter what happened.
The vampire prickled when he touched her. Knew what she could do? Oh, I'll paint it out in your guts, buddy... There were some lines even Katherine didn't often feel inclined to cross, but there was always going to be someone out there she might do it for.
Felt the heat and closed her eyes. Impulsively shivered. No. Weakness. Exaggerate it, she told herself. Make him feel he was getting to her. Shudder more.