"Precisely like running an establishment like this." It was referring to something else, but the words have face value as well. Running a successful business gives Eric some power. Owning a place where both humans and vampires can congregate gives him more power. He hesitates a moment. "But there's also something more personal involved when you're speaking about power. Some people are born with it and it can't be taken away because it's in them and others aren't."