[He's not going far--just down the shelves a bit, hooking his cane on his arm as he steps up onto a low stool to reach a higher shelf. Sure, he could probably conjure the books right into his hands, but he seems to like the routine of browsing the volumes and selecting the right one.]

I'm afraid I'm not as well-versed in architecture as some other subjects, but hopefully this will suffice.

[The implication being that Alucard is welcome to either stay here and read, or borrow it indefinitely, once they finish their arguably more important conversation.]

The situation is not ideal, but I need to continue my work. [Implying that there's something unspoken, here--it's not simply a matter of wanting to be industrious.] I have things under control.