[He shrugs. Look Gideon, when you have opinions about wine, you either sacrifice your money or your tastebuds at places like this. Alucard lives in a cactus. This is an easy choice.]

I think that'd be for the best. It decreases your risk, you can make some additional coin, and there's adventure to be had rather than sitting around waiting for something stupid happens.

[In spite of how miserable Alucard feels though, the remark does get a soft laugh. And a gesture to Gideon to pass the wine back for a moment.]

I don't descend into tombs and tell. [because we're still working on the thread] But I would never dare do something too outrageous until you get a kiss.