[ She hopes that he knows at this point that Hilda will gladly take whatever opportunity is given to her. Gently laying his paw on the ground, her hand finds the place between his ears and begins giving him a rather enthusiastic scratch.

There's something soothing about being able to pet a creature and the same applies here even if she to make a concentrated effort not to forget that this isn't some creature wandering the monastery grounds, it's Alucard. ]

I know I complained just a little while ago, but I might not have any complaints about you staying like this if it means I get to pet you.

[ Hilda isn't being serious of course. Unless she is? ]