Joscelin gives Jean-Claude his most feral grin. "Why would they displease me? The man was an ass. We're better off."

The Nest had been going in an dangerous direction; rule under Jean-Claude will be more stable. Won't it? Christ, he's getting old if he's welcoming return o the old status quo like this. Because that's what this is. Jean-Claude will bring back the old ways, the old balance between London's supernatural elements.

With a few exceptions, of course.

"Just don't let this get to your head. I have been where you stand right now, and I was just as violently deposed."