Trust me, the last thing I need right now is more time to think.

[ He kisses the back of Alucard's head. It feels natural, by now. The most normal thing in the world. ]

The best distractions I could hope for. Both of you. [ It's not entirely true. If it were, he wouldn't need the foul-smelling grain-based stuff that he's managed to find stashed away in the hold. He doesn't know what he'll do when that runs out in a few weeks. ] Even when you're hurt.