This was the plan, for if a power vacuum came up again in Europe. We pick the candidate who does the least vampire bullshit, we make sure they gain and keep power, we put stakes in anyone who makes the transition too bumpy.

[ The unspoken part here, of course, is that following stupid Belmont plans is easier than figuring out what to do with himself. And apparently easier than convincing any vampires to kill him now that he's a rarity. ]

And I don't think you can do this. But it's going to be fucking hilarious to see how appalled half the vampires in this fucking city are going to be if you do.