And I- probably ought to start looking for work. I doubt your father wants a Belmont for a shield.

[ He pulls Alucard in tighter at that happy noise. Has he made that noise at all since before Sypha was taken? Trevor doesn't think he remembers it. ]

And you're okay, with being around him? [ His voice is lower now. He remembers how terrified Alucard was at Halloween. He remembers the nightmares and the long days of difficult quiet after them. He wasn't here for the injuries, but Sypha was, and they've spent many a long night discussing what exactly to do should Dracula return. ] I swore an oath not to stake him, but he didn't ask Sypha to-