[ He softens, or tries to. He still doesn’t understand, but it’s something that’s causing Alucard pain. He isn’t good at this. And maybe he should just leave Alucard be and stop causing trouble. But it’s the idea of owing something that makes him stay. ]

Tell me how to repay you, or erase the debt. I don’t mind which. But- if you came back here to help me because you wanted something in return, the least I can do is to give it to you.