As much as I'd like to see you with fins and a fish tail, I think I'll settle for being correct but disappointed.

[Alucard's gotten the gist of Ciri's rock situation, but he also feels it is a fairly obvious thing at this point. What comes through the rifts? Summoned. And things from their homes.

He opens up the pot to test a crab, shoving a long set of tongs down to check. He pulls one out and yes, it is very much cooked. It goes down onto the cutting board, and Alucard grabs a knife.

For a moment, his eyes alight on the spot Geralt's rubbing at. While he doesn't ask if it is okay, he does make a little huffy noise that pairs with raised eyebrows.]

If I bring any of the spices back with me, do you have special requests?