You will not be shocked to learn that you're correct on both accounts. [Dracula? Arrogant? Of course. Out of touch and unwilling to deal with humanity? His calling card, after a while.

The florish of bats puts a faint smile on the dhampir's lips, and it's lovely that Jaskier remembers little details. They're almost always the ones that matter most.] You'd had loved her. She balanced kindness without standing for any nonsense, and was always quick to berate that nonsense when it arose. You know she told my father off within two minutes of entering the castle? She was disappointed at his lack of hospitality.

[Alucard was raised with that particular point in mind. It's still funny, even if it leads to painful recollections.]

Understandably so. I won't offer the name I know the story as, just in case. I can't recall what our world's stance on unicorns is.