Certainly, it's partly distraction... but Jean-Claude always has at least three motives for everything. In this case, the simplest motive is that he likes him, and he is a demonstrative creature. The next motive is that Jean-Claude seduces like he once would have breathed - instinctively. The tease is practically a reflex. And of course, he is fascinated by power.
Given how vampire culture at his age is more or less constant showmanship and face-saving, Jean-Claude can't help but value every blunt, unsocialized human who doesn't think him a soulless devil. He's always appreciated their company - it's not mere happenstance that he's the first Master of the City to deliberately integrate into society - and now, as Master, he finally has the freedom to do what he wants. He still has to look over his shoulder about the Council in larger matters, but day to day, Jean-Claude doesn't have to answer to anyone's authority anymore.
He does get acts of rebellion, and regular flares of viciousness in the preternatural community of St. Louis. His power's well consolidated but requires constant tending to remain that way. Being far more used to outsiders coming in to undermine him, he's not about to overlook one of the very rare exceptions.
"Not at all," he assures him. "It is a lovely show, but I have had little chance to speak with you outside of your work. I would like to become better acquainted. A chat over dinner is customary, yes?"
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Given how vampire culture at his age is more or less constant showmanship and face-saving, Jean-Claude can't help but value every blunt, unsocialized human who doesn't think him a soulless devil. He's always appreciated their company - it's not mere happenstance that he's the first Master of the City to deliberately integrate into society - and now, as Master, he finally has the freedom to do what he wants. He still has to look over his shoulder about the Council in larger matters, but day to day, Jean-Claude doesn't have to answer to anyone's authority anymore.
He does get acts of rebellion, and regular flares of viciousness in the preternatural community of St. Louis. His power's well consolidated but requires constant tending to remain that way. Being far more used to outsiders coming in to undermine him, he's not about to overlook one of the very rare exceptions.
"Not at all," he assures him. "It is a lovely show, but I have had little chance to speak with you outside of your work. I would like to become better acquainted. A chat over dinner is customary, yes?"