Armand stalking Lestat to New Orleans but finding himself distracted and entranced by Paul's ideas on religion. Paul coming to believe Armand is an angel sent opposite Lestat. This would, of course, culminate in an obsession that gets redirected toward Louis after Paul's suicide.
armand hasnt appeared in the modern timeline yet cause he's been playing stardew valley and he kinda lost track of time and suddenly it's been three years with no contact. happens to the best of us