It’s no wonder. They were afraid. Humans claim to be more logical and reasonable than beasts, but they operate on instinct. They’ll mob an innocent that bears them no ill-will, but against someone with real power, they sense the threat and hesitate. I never stayed any place for very long in those days, and any villager that grew braver than spitting at me or casting stones when I passed...my friends intervened.

[He continues stalking back and forth through the kitchen. That time spent traveling shaped his view of humanity, that is certain.]

I saw much of this section of the world. The natural world is incredible- endlessly diverse, constantly evolving to better survive. People...they are the same everywhere.

[He shrugs, unsure of what to offer up to sate the clear hunger on Alucard’s face.]

I mostly studied whatever magic or physical sciences I could. It was not a sight-seeing tour.