Bluebeard. That was who came out victorious from the power struggle in Europe after Dracula left. It was a bloodbath. He didn't follow Dracula's rules, didn't enforce any of his own. Spring-Heeled Jack came after him, and the Ripper after that, about a decade before I was born. We had to break our own rules to keep them all under control. Flooded entire cities with incense. Burned about a fifth of London, in the end, to be rid of Spring-Heel because he would have done so much worse.
[ It's easier to talk about this. Easier to focus on the horrors that they managed to defeat, on the ones that are yet to come, than on the ones of the present. ]
[Amazing. The Belmont's hit upon the subject the other two manage to discuss in quieter tones, acknowledging exactly how much that it's an unwanted thing. Alucard's face is stone cold by the time Trevor's asked again, and now he really has ruined dinner.]
It is me or it is chaos. The decision was made the moment my father left this house.
[That's the terrible weight of it. The truth he's avoided because recovery. Because grief. Because he still doesn't want this.]
This was the plan, for if a power vacuum came up again in Europe. We pick the candidate who does the least vampire bullshit, we make sure they gain and keep power, we put stakes in anyone who makes the transition too bumpy.
[ The unspoken part here, of course, is that following stupid Belmont plans is easier than figuring out what to do with himself. And apparently easier than convincing any vampires to kill him now that he's a rarity. ]
And I don't think you can do this. But it's going to be fucking hilarious to see how appalled half the vampires in this fucking city are going to be if you do.
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.
[ He gestures at himself, all up and about and shit. He'd have preferred the dying thing, but being able to move about is a good second place. It's said dismissively, and he shoves a forkful of food into his mouth afterwards. ]
[Sypha's done with her plate too, so Alucard takes it and starts to do the dishes. He stands slightly to the side, Trevor is not at the point where Alucard will turn his back on the Belmont yet, but. This will be their new normal for now, it seems. Until what to really do with Trevor is discussed. Until a miracle happens and this talk of taking over his father's place is pointless.
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[ It's easier to talk about this. Easier to focus on the horrors that they managed to defeat, on the ones that are yet to come, than on the ones of the present. ]
Are you really sure?
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It is me or it is chaos. The decision was made the moment my father left this house.
[That's the terrible weight of it. The truth he's avoided because recovery. Because grief. Because he still doesn't want this.]
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[ You could have just told him the truth in the first place and he wouldn't have needed to bring it up! Says trevor, expert at telling the truth. ]
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[Hey Belmont how about shut up.]
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You have choices. You're just not taking any of them. Because you're a shitty vampire.
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[He's not leaving his own table for this!]
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[ He finishes chewing and swallows, because he 100% has been talking with his mouth full. ]
For what it's worth, I suppose you have House Belmont behind you.
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You must be joking.
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[ He says, as if he has any room to complain there. ]
Very well, you have House Belmont hunting unsupervised.
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[ The unspoken part here, of course, is that following stupid Belmont plans is easier than figuring out what to do with himself. And apparently easier than convincing any vampires to kill him now that he's a rarity. ]
And I don't think you can do this. But it's going to be fucking hilarious to see how appalled half the vampires in this fucking city are going to be if you do.
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[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.
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[ He huffs. ]
I'm guessing 'all the enchantments stay in place' is the first rule.
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We'll discuss the others tomorrow morning. If I put furniture back in your room, do I have your word you won't take to making stakes?
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But yes, I'll behave myself. I'm keeping the curtain pole. I like being able to walk.
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[He just stares for a minute.]
I'm getting you an actual medical instrument, not an improvised piece of metal.
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[ Yes. Yes they do. ]
I like my improvised piece of metal.
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[WHY. ARE YOU LIKE THIS.]
Your improvised piece of metal is going to make your arm ache much too fast.
[You're getting an actual set of crutches, Belmont.]
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[ He gets attached to inanimate objects easily! ]
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Just. Just eat. Please.
[SHUT UP.]
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[ He gestures at himself, all up and about and shit. He'd have preferred the dying thing, but being able to move about is a good second place. It's said dismissively, and he shoves a forkful of food into his mouth afterwards. ]
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[Sypha's done with her plate too, so Alucard takes it and starts to do the dishes. He stands slightly to the side, Trevor is not at the point where Alucard will turn his back on the Belmont yet, but. This will be their new normal for now, it seems. Until what to really do with Trevor is discussed. Until a miracle happens and this talk of taking over his father's place is pointless.
He hopes it's the last one. He knows better.]