[ Astarion waves his hand, and Alucard might get the sense that through his annoyance he's... grateful, for the effort put in to soothe his wounded pride right now... although he continues to scowl. ]

Spawn cannot take the form of a bat. But a master has the power of transformation...

[ Cazador could transform into a mist, and he'd kept bats around to command, along with his other less intelligent minions...

His expression turns pensive, and he arches an eyebrow. ]

You don't suppose this all might have something to do with our... ascension?

[ Perhaps this isn't such a terrible day after all. ]