[Somehow, the magic words are there was an impaling involved. It lessens the shame of what Alucard did in the immediate aftermath of an encounter gone terribly, terribly awry, and it's only because he isn't the only person who's used it as a course of action. Doubtlessly the circumstances are difference, but that isn't the point.]

Wouldn't be able to tell you the state of the lawn. I was in that well that Ambrose used before I could make a proper assessment.

[Finally, he turns back around. Alucard forces his eyes to meet Gideon's, although there's no firm emotion in them right now. He's trying for calm, but everything right now is an absolute roller coaster.

Baby steps. And the obvious question:] I have a feeling I know the answer to this one, but does your world have vampires or other blood drinkers?