[It is a good place for drinking and sharing feelings. Alucard's felt that since the idea first smacked him upside the head, and...he noticed there were things going unsaid around the goats. Things that maybe needed to come out, and wine was always good for that.]

What, annoy authority and manage to look suspiciously attractive while wrecking everything in sight?

[He's not falling for your innuendo Gideon!]

Oh, you might be. I'd say fortune wouldn't consider me one of her favorites the past few years. [Which is absolutely a step towards some depressing discussion if Alucard lets it.] But at least here is better than home.

[Which...does bring something up. Alucard's eyes go to his wine glass as he huffs out a sigh.] I've realized I don't want to head back to Wallachia, even if the opportunity presented itself.