Appreciate it. [ And then, addressing the walls- ] Thanks for the cooperation, castle.

[ He finally, finally brings his hand up to his mouth, licking the tiny puncture from the needle to clean it, then hands over the cloak. It's absorbed a fair amount of heat from being over his lap, and it radiates warmth in a way that it probably doesn't while Alucard wears it. ]

Hope I didn't fuck it up too badly. You look- [ beautiful. ] -more comfortable like this. I'm glad.