[It is an impossible point to argue against, mostly because Julie is fully correct about governing bodies. There's a nod from Alucard, as really. What else do you say to that? There's a slow exhale that follows though, because there's only one thing left after a situation like this.] As ever then, everyone looks out for themselves.

[It is a tired observation, unhappy but not surprised. The way of all worlds seems to be that the best interest of one's immediate circle is all that matters. Everything else factors in only if there is overlap. The dhampir can only hope that the natives will be able to seize upon this and ensure that the minute something starts happening again, it will be taken seriously.

Easier to move on to only art.] I'll admit, I am not much of a party person. [But that's obvious the minute you look at his depressed ass.] But I can absolutely be bribed by looking at what you create.