>"Not an entirely admirable position, but I suppose it's that or he kills Mitchell himself, and as someone who's nearly done some horrible things himself, he's probably embracing Mitchell's belief that you need to offer forgiveness in order to receive it."

I believe that this is an important and perceptive analysis at this point in the story.

>"It still doesn't explain why there are no truly old vampires around, however."

They eventually do pick up on this... although, imo, as a CPD, not as something integral or planned.