[ He shrugs off his jacket, leans his sword against a chair, and perches on the bed next to the two of them, fumbling with the buttons of the red vest underneath it. ]

It’s her idea, I’m just the one scrambling to justify it. Just- give yourself a few hours, at least. See if it helps.

[ And he sighs, lifting Alucard’s hand to kiss the inside of his wrist. ]

I meant every word. You know that, yes?