“The storybooks are full of fools who died for love,” Jean-François murmured. “That they are,” the silversaint nodded, rubbing his stubble. “And though it might mark me a fool also, I’m glad for that fact, Historian. If you fight for nothing? That’s exactly what you’ll give to defend it. But if you fight for something worthwhile—I mean something that truly matters—there’s no length you won’t go to. Brotherhood. Famille. Loyalty. Love. All worth trying for. All worth dying for. In the end, that’s what makes us different from you, vampire. And that which makes us different, makes us mighty.”
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