Alucard's frown deepens. He shouldn't be surprised that D has ignored the request to stop the discussion. That lack of surprise doesn't erase the hurt of it, or the truly sour tone that comes out of the dhampir's mouth next.

"D, I said this conversation is over."

The finality brushes against something angrier. One that also suggests that D?

D has hit way too close to home.

"Go recover. I have work to do."