[The sigh that Alucard lets out is one of the more needy ones. It betrays his stress, but also his desire to just curl up and stay away from the world. He knows why this is happening. He understands that it's probably the best chance to bring his mother home, as all other attempts have failed. But none of that makes it easier to be put in charge, convinced that no one will listen to him.

He rests one hand on top of his own shoulder, hoping for Trevor's to brush over it.]

Understood. And I presume you've discussed any strategy for dealing with the rumor mill with my father, so I won't waste time or breath fussing over it.

[Alucard knows that security is a tenuous thing to discuss with the Belmont, but certain topics like Alucard's safety are permitted.]