[ In truth, he seems more dejected about his teasing being shot down than the damage done by the wards. The weak smile is gone almost instantly. He looks back at his hand to avoid looking at Alucard when he speaks. ]

There’s no sense in going to them, if I can’t be here. They’re coming here.

[ He returns his hand to his side, but doesn’t look up from the spot in the air where it was. ]

I’ll move on. Tell her I’ll find them when I can.