Can I get that in writing? That's the first time I've ever heard you say it. I want the words memorialized.

[Alucard remembers how bitterly the lack of emotions from that other version of Viktor hurt him. Scared him. Made him feel like his friend was gone. Having a written record is important, if only for the dhampir.

He laughs softly, hand going down to Rio's tail to stroke it in turn.]

Don't start that. Not yet. I'm not ready to deal with those emotions.