It looks more dramatic when it's down.

[At least he's honest. And it comes with a smug little smile as Alucard takes a long sip of his wine.

Then he goes for the pork. Shreds it finely with his fingers, because he is cheating with his claws.]

They have, against all odds. It makes life less stressful. I keep expecting something to happen though - everything feels like it is inching towards something. Beyond most recent events.