Mm, an easier plan to say than to put into practice.

[But it is a logical one. Alucard can see how it might have come about, but it relied too much on any vampire trusting or even being willing to work with a Belmont. The situation that they are in now though, with how the Belmont ended up on his doorstep...that does work, doesn't it?

Alucard's plate is cleared. He stands up and he walks it over to the sink.]

I will say nothing of your confidence in me. And you need to learn the ways of this city. You are not in Europe anymore, and the rules are very different.

[By even being in the city, Trevor has bound himself to it's politics. By being offered as so-called tribute, he has had his persona and role defined for years to come.]

We will also have to come up with house rules, as I still don't trust you wandering these halls.