Now that is a pointed and particular word choice. One that gives Alucard genuine pause, and the way he tilts his head ever just so is a gesture that wolf made quite a few times back in the Horizon. But beyond precise words, there is that little flicker of reoccurring themes, across worlds apparently. Hunters end up inviting the ire of the mob as much as their quarry.
All because humans are too scared to understand or even make an attempt.
For him, that feels like more reason to seek space for the time being. Perhaps right now, with no obvious grave to curl up in, he can let some of the anger out in the Horizon. The place is mallable after all, and--
--the rest can be dealt with there.
The dhampir offers a polite nod, acknowledging that what Geralt just said is a display of vulnerability and he won't take it at face value. But for now, it is probably more than enough.]
I think you've just had more time than a twenty year old to do that.
[With that, the dhampir departs. No better for any of this, but not worse either. Balancing out that initial flash of fury counts for a lot.]
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Now that is a pointed and particular word choice. One that gives Alucard genuine pause, and the way he tilts his head ever just so is a gesture that wolf made quite a few times back in the Horizon. But beyond precise words, there is that little flicker of reoccurring themes, across worlds apparently. Hunters end up inviting the ire of the mob as much as their quarry.
All because humans are too scared to understand or even make an attempt.
For him, that feels like more reason to seek space for the time being. Perhaps right now, with no obvious grave to curl up in, he can let some of the anger out in the Horizon. The place is mallable after all, and--
--the rest can be dealt with there.
The dhampir offers a polite nod, acknowledging that what Geralt just said is a display of vulnerability and he won't take it at face value. But for now, it is probably more than enough.]
I think you've just had more time than a twenty year old to do that.
[With that, the dhampir departs. No better for any of this, but not worse either. Balancing out that initial flash of fury counts for a lot.]