"I'd guess a little of both. I ain't particularly happy 'bout the idea of lettin' 'em get too much leverage, but at least the vamps've cooled off lately on trying to edge us back."

He leans back, slouching down and eyeing Ghoul a bit. "Pretty clear what everyone 'round here thinks of us. They all think we're a joke, right? Which means they think we're an easy target and we should remember that."