Private
It is not what I would do if I were a ruler. There are other means to deal with rebellions - but then if I were a ruler I shouldn't go about conquering to begin with. We were dealing with a comparable situation in my homeland before I arrived here, you understand. I have a certain strength of feeling about it.
Oh, I'm sure he wouldn't be interested in the conversation, especially as he's the sort to find it impolite to give his opinion in company unless he is asked for it. But as it is only for propriety's sake, when meeting a vampire stranger, then he might bring his dog, or his broomstick, and trail behind us a little.
That is an entirely illogical aim, yes! Anyone who holds it is certainly not morally better than those they wish to destroy, no matter how much more powerful they may be. Would you consider it sensible of me to be very cautious of any other vampires I might meet here, then?
I suppose if it is a natural talent of yours then the theories aren't of much relevance! Perhaps you won't mind if I write to you if I should ever be terribly stuck with a translation.