[But the surnames are what are easier to remember. For Trevor and himself, it is also redemption. Putting new deeds to old names, old names with too much baggage these days. He makes the suggestion anyway, because the person is the important part.]
If you didn't run warm, we wouldn't have this problem.
[It is said with such smug satisfaction that he probably has earned an elbow.]
[He just laughs at that. He can't not, the elbow is earned, as is the sentiment. For the rest of it, there is only quiet contentment, because this is now how Alucard expected this to go at all.
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[But the surnames are what are easier to remember. For Trevor and himself, it is also redemption. Putting new deeds to old names, old names with too much baggage these days. He makes the suggestion anyway, because the person is the important part.]
If you didn't run warm, we wouldn't have this problem.
[It is said with such smug satisfaction that he probably has earned an elbow.]
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[She's quiet a minute, tilting her head to watch his expression before offering up tentatively: ]
...still Alucard? Or...
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[Now he's getting that elbow he deserves.]
And I'll bet she would say the same thing.
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He's never been happier for defied expectations.]
Thank you.