Hm. That bodes better for success. Especially if no one becomes a deity and has their normal lifespan.

[It's the thing tempering so many choices for Alucard: he'll be on one side or the other for everyone's very mortal lifetime. Except for Geralt. And then what? It was easier when they all had the same circumstances.]

...A fair point. A well made one.

[Alucard's hands run down Rio, focusing on her legs and the always important butt skritches.]

Are you happy, now?