A bit, yes. Not that I was never vindictive to those who had wronged me - but to an innocent? No. The only men who have ever fallen into my web are those who knew the risks of their way of life...our way of life. Anyone may be fooled or stolen from, but tortured or killed?

[He gives a small grin, again.]

After all, I even gave you multiple warnings, didn't I? Ones you ignored, of course, but warnings all the same.

[He falls silent, listening to Sherlock's firm assertion - and then, he nods.]

Of course. If that's what you wish to do, then I won't stop you. Wiping out all traces of Dracula's ilk seems much like a good idea, anyway.

[...]

...Though, perhaps having a partner in crime might be a good idea...?