I mean in general. Vampires are largely a dishonest lot, and part of thriving as one requires being able to discern between honesty and lies.

[Including him, at times, although he sees no reason not to be straightforward with this foundling girl.

Her latter question gets something of a bitter chuckle out of him.]

One would think, given that incoming students are vital to the survival of our kind. But there are those who would serve themselves first and foremost, even to the detriment of the rest of us.