"Cainites aren't like that," she said. "We don't necessarily...come back super strong. Seems like a lot of the other vampires species do. Lazlo and Nandor and," she made a vague gesture, "everyone else."

Even Selene was strong. At least, by Malkavian standards.

Diana had every reason to feel a little left out.

Not that it mattered. None of this actually mattered. She just wanted to keep Spike talking. Help restore his macho.