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So, turning into a mutant is just a random chance. It's not like they do something special. Which is why Carvel was surprised Geron turned into one. As for the second question, them being bitten/exchanging blood seems to be a way to form a contract. And turning into a vampire most likely requires the vampires will to do it. Since it doesn't really show him doing anything special to change Geron.
Can someone remind me of how mutants are made again compared to regular vampires?
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Also, I forgot. Why is it that the main character, Mano, didn't turn into a vampire after being bitten by Carvel?