[ It's those kind words from Alucard that drive Thancred to actually make eye contact, his brow knitting because he's not convinced that's true. ]

I think you're being overly kind to me, friend, but I do appreciate it.

[ That Alucard understands how complex the situation had been, if nothing else. Thancrd's received forgiveness from Ryne and from Himeka and from the rest of the Scions for his behavior during that time, and he's come to terms with it and found a way to move forward. Yet...

Gods, he misses her every day. ]

Part of the reason I'm not willing to accept that vision we received of us becoming gods and forgetting all that came before is because I forgot her. And I refuse to let that happen. All I want is to find a way back to her.

[ Which is unfortunately even more complicated than simply leaving Abraxas. ]