[ Astarion gives a conceding half nod, and begins removing the lampshade from the base -

then stops halfway, frowning at Alucard. ]

Oh.

[ A deep furrow forms between his eyebrows, followed by a concerned expression turned toward Alucard. ]

I - I'm sorry. [ He takes a step away from the nightstand, turning toward the opposite wall, instinctively knowing it to be the direction of the Singularity. His expression turns to one of annoyance and frustration. ]

- it must be that damnable rock again... [ That's the cause for most of their problems, isn't it? An easy scapegoat, and one that is regrettably normal. Something that will pass, with time. Usually. With a sigh he steps toward Alucard again, offering a hand. ]

Come on, I do not wish to wait around for that to start spewing hellspawn from either of our memories...

[ They should probably go to Horizon. ]