[Alucard does not move through the portal until Himeka herself is through. It is a painful thing, watching how her body drags as it does. He's all set to scoop up her lower half and help get it through into the desert if need be, but somehow, she manages. That feels like a success story in and of itself, but the more important part are the visible changes he can already see. There's color on Himeka's skin. Her scales don't look sad and grey and wilting.
With a gesture, the portal behind them both closes, stranding the two in the desert. He exhales slowly, eyes locked on the bleached sand.]
I can't bleed myself dry for you, even if it seems to be working. Do you have any other thoughts on what might speed things along?
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With a gesture, the portal behind them both closes, stranding the two in the desert. He exhales slowly, eyes locked on the bleached sand.]
I can't bleed myself dry for you, even if it seems to be working. Do you have any other thoughts on what might speed things along?