It was simply an observation. [Not that that makes it any better. Probably. Alucard can't speak for anyone but himself on that front, but paws don't have the same level of fine motor control as hands and that makes a difference. Perhaps if he had a stick in his mouth it'd be easier but--

--oh never mind.] I will agree, it was more effective. Just less...[god help him, he really did want this to go a certain way, didn't he?] Dramatic.

[Alucard's willing to explain more, but no. Jaskier brings up the necromancer, and Alucard finds himself having to restrain from Being Rude About Hector out of instinct given the past. He manages not to wrinkle his nose, or even have a bit of distaste in his voice. He's straight forward enough but there is a slight hint of something sour.]

He is, yes. Likely looking for lodging, and going to insist that I stay with him.