[ He nods, looking at their entwined fingers. This is the way things are. This is the way things will still be, even if this fails. ]

I know you will.

[ And he brings their joined hands up to his lips to kiss Alucard's knuckles and the ring on his finger. ]

It's going to fucking suck - excuse the pun - but don't stop until I say to. Not unless you think I can't say it. I'll get- however it is I get, when this happens. And It's going to be awful, but don't stop just because I'm acting a little off.

I'm going to act like a shit, but I'll figure out a way to make it up to you.