"What? Oh, heavens, no. I mean, I've nothing in particular against vampires a whole." She shrugs. "I've met humans far more monstrous. I've no illusions that creatures of the night have a monopoly on badness, or that mortals have a monopoly on goodness."

She had no idea when Nimue had said such a thing, but as fond as she was of the other mage, the opinion didn't precisely surprise her. Nimue was born of privilege, after all, and tended to have Opinions regarding others' worthiness.

"I'm far more interested in what people—vampires included—do, rather than what they are." She grimaces. "Which is why, if you don't mind, I'll reserve the right to occasionally make a comment or two about the former Prince, considering he did his best to burn down my city. I'm a little surprised you're still willing to defend him."