[ He tilts his head, because why would he ever ask permission? Alucard stabbed him, he has the right to demand whatever he pleases in return. And asking permission isn't exactly something that vampires are known for either, in his own experience. After a little thought, he shrugs. Vampires are strange. It probably isn't important. ]

I will pay. All will be well, all will be well.

[ As if this was Alucard's actual concern and he's done a good job of fixing it, he pulls the bat from his collar and holds cups him in his hands, bringing him up to softly press his forehead against Alucard's tiny fluffy one in this continuing unsuccessful efforts to make his husband calmer. ]

Leon said I was too young to take a husband when we first met, so I waited until I could find you again. I can wait a little longer, until I can pay your kin.