[He certainly isn't the only one openly armed, though Petra rarely goes anywhere without both a sword and bow. She might have a few extra surprises tucked away this time, as well— there's no such thing as too prepared, in her opinion.

She bends down on one knee to put a hand on the dog's head, peering down to study her face.]

I do not think so. We were giving her Claude and Sylvain's scents to follow. I think you were just being conveniently in her path.

[She glances back up at Alucard, shaking her head.]

We have not been here long, this time. Plenty of water of our own, too, but Hilda is being right about safety in numbers.

[Work that charm, Hilda.]