He has connections though, that's what I would rely on.

[Alucard considers the others Hilda has met. Weighs what he actually wants to say, and then gestures gently to the room they're sitting in.]

Finding a creative partner takes time. You have to know you can work well together. It took me over a year to figure out that Jaskier and I are a good match, and it started because of smaller projects. There's no harm in trying to work with a few people and seeing what works best for you.

[The sigils, at least, are easier.]

I can recommend a few books. Everything I've worked out is about sound amplification, which isn't what you need here.