"I know how you feel." Cooper patted Thomas on the arm. He hadn't always had such a sparkling reputation either. He'd been a real bloodthirsty animal when he'd first been turned, draining people dry without so much as a second thought.

"Good man. The Nest could use more with an attitude like that." He wouldn't have minded seeing Thomas move up a little either, but he would save such thoughts for a moment when he had the younger vampire alone. If he mentioned it here, there would be grumblings later on that he favored the vampire and had used his power to influence any gain he might make.