[All that work to get himself free, only to squander it in death-like sleep. Hector doesn't know why Alucard is so determined to stay alive if he's not going to live.

But Hector's long since learned about the stubbornness of vampires. No taking them out of an idea once they've got it in their heads.]

Whatever will I do without your charming company here? [The dogs might look for Alucard for a while. Their memory for treat-bearing people ran long. Just ignore that these dogs are extensions of Hector's self-conscious. It means nothing.]

Will you want your crypt away from civilization? Just so I can plan for how long a trip it will be to see you to your destination.