[So experience had been earned from what had ripped their family apart. In his cynical opinion, he still believed in a way that he was doing humanity a favour of sorts because they had proven themselves time and time again that they could always be worse. But, as he had left the mortal plane of existence, it appeared to no longer be a problem that he would have to deal with.]

Doubtless if it saved innocent lives, she would make an exception. Even she understood the realities of humanity and their limitations with compassion. [But she remained better than them, which was not unexpected. She believed humanity could be better where he definitely did not.]

All I know is that one moment I was in Hell, and the next I was jerked from my place there to step through water to be here. [The corner of his lips pulled in a small grimace before he simply nodded his head.] Then you're returned to using the name your mother and I gave you rather than The Alucard. And if your wish is to have no further association with me, I can grant it.

[So this was his actual punishment. So be it.]