Not at all, but one takes the little things when in such a situation.
[Alucard bites back the all too blithe and bitter for example, they could have starved us! that dances on his tongue. That's not the right tone with a stranger, and especially a new arrival. Being an ass is for later and for company among friends.
The answer given and pointed avoidance of his conversation partner's own desires is interesting though, something that prompts a raised eyebrow but little more. Alucard doesn't ask after people's pasts as a matter of respect and his own desire for privacy on the matter.]
There are always repairs and changes to be made, or else buildings for concerts and theaters required. I'm completing one such renovation on a concert hall now. [There's no point in hiding the other current in demand reason for construction.] One of the Free Cities also suffered recent attacks on civilian targets. Rebuilding is required.
no subject
[Alucard bites back the all too blithe and bitter for example, they could have starved us! that dances on his tongue. That's not the right tone with a stranger, and especially a new arrival. Being an ass is for later and for company among friends.
The answer given and pointed avoidance of his conversation partner's own desires is interesting though, something that prompts a raised eyebrow but little more. Alucard doesn't ask after people's pasts as a matter of respect and his own desire for privacy on the matter.]
There are always repairs and changes to be made, or else buildings for concerts and theaters required. I'm completing one such renovation on a concert hall now. [There's no point in hiding the other current in demand reason for construction.] One of the Free Cities also suffered recent attacks on civilian targets. Rebuilding is required.