Jean-Claude tilts his head at the other vampire, raising his eyebrow at him as he does. "With respect, a lawful measure because you helped pass the vote to make it so, monsieur." He plays his fingers idly along the edge of his boot where he has it crossed in front of him as he talks.

"I seek to understand your reasoning," he continues. "I want to understand why it is that you would help hand power over to the witches. Not only power, but power at the expense of the freedom of another race." His dark blue eyes are steady as he regards Cooper in turn.