Well, no one had a stake. And when one thinks about it, a stake to the heart is fatal for everyone, vampire or not.

[Vampire humor indeed. Alucard makes a note to speak with the guards in a few moments, but first, there's this. His eyes go over to Astarion's arm.

What Alucard doesn't do is extend a hand and make a request to get a better look. Instead he only leans forward by a hair, trying to see what's going on.]

The fact that you ran that much and that it hasn't spread is likely a good thing. It suggests something more localized. Am I going to be yelled at for suggesting medical attention?