[Alucard isn't sure what reaction he'll get. Maybe they'll circle back to the discussion of valuing one's humanity and emotions over other things. Maybe it'll be some other detail Viktor picks up on and is curious about.
But no. None of that happens. What's offered is taken at face value, and--
--The embrace is welcomed and returned in full force. Not just because the dhampir feels more vulnerable than he is comfortable with, but because Viktor has been through the wringer too. More than Alucard has, if the dhampir is being fully honest. He's seen immediate death, gone through a second apotheosis, and then there's whatever is going on with Jayce.
So they can float together in quiet for however long it feels appropriate. Alucard doesn't care.]
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But no. None of that happens. What's offered is taken at face value, and--
--The embrace is welcomed and returned in full force. Not just because the dhampir feels more vulnerable than he is comfortable with, but because Viktor has been through the wringer too. More than Alucard has, if the dhampir is being fully honest. He's seen immediate death, gone through a second apotheosis, and then there's whatever is going on with Jayce.
So they can float together in quiet for however long it feels appropriate. Alucard doesn't care.]