It is an honest question, and Jean-Claude treats it as such. "Because you are going to create a war, with this act," he says honestly. "Regardless as to whether you succeed or not. The vampires will not take kindly on such an act. One way or another, they will come after you."

He shrugs slightly. "At least if you succeed, it will not all have been for nothing." Of course he has his own motivations besides. Millicent is no great fan of Jean-Claude himself, he would like to see himself in a better position in the community (read, not continuously shoved to the bottom of the ladder). But he's not about to admit to such things to Alex herself. At least what he's said thus far is the truth? It's certainly more than he's required to have offered her.