[As gratifying the praise is, there's an underyling question that gives the dhampir more than just a little pause for concern. He's a little more careful as he approaches this subject, reaching first for one of the slices of bread and dipping it into the stew, tasting the juice of it all before he dives in.]

May I ask what food is generally like for you back home?

[He'll hate the answer, but Alucard is curious.]

Perhaps in the next few days? Besides the occasional job and some drafting, I can't say I am doing much.