[Only Alucard's eyes move as he looks for a space that might grant them even a modicum of privacy before they are all expected to return to the places that have summoned them. There's an unused stone bench off to one side near the portal to Thorne that seems to have been dismissed as one too many.
He stands, and quietly guides them both over to that spot, footsteps making no sound. Alucard's not sure how his own legs remain steady in doing so, but they do. He manages, and while they can still be seen, it takes more effort.
The dhampir says nothing as he sits back down. He only offers a gentle squeeze of Lenore's hand. Checking in and making it clear that she doesn't need to have words if she isn't ready. That he can be present enough for them both, if only for a little while longer.
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He stands, and quietly guides them both over to that spot, footsteps making no sound. Alucard's not sure how his own legs remain steady in doing so, but they do. He manages, and while they can still be seen, it takes more effort.
The dhampir says nothing as he sits back down. He only offers a gentle squeeze of Lenore's hand. Checking in and making it clear that she doesn't need to have words if she isn't ready. That he can be present enough for them both, if only for a little while longer.
He'll process his own emotions later.]