He knew she was upset, but facts were facts. He very, very rarely even attempted such a thing and didn't want to be lumped in with Eric, who'd obviously scared her quite a bit.
"Some of us can do it but choose to be respectful. Some can't do it at all. What Eric did was not right."
He could hear Honour's muscles changing. The blood was reacting differently inside her. She was scared.
Great. "I won't be upset if you choose to get up from this table, right now," Lestat said. He held his hands near the tea for warmth. "But please know that I absolutely do not intend to harm you. Ever."