[The footsteps only come after Alucard's decided that their discussion is too dangerous. It is a lucky thing, and luck rarely favors the dhampir these days. Fortune only manifests in another's quick wit, something that is easy enough to match.
He can't speak before the guard arrives. He has to rely on looks, and there's no reason for any softness to get through with anyone else around. The most Alucard can do through a hardened gaze and body language screaming fuck off and I need to rest is soften that look for just a moment.
A guard would not catch that, but a too smart child might.]
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He can't speak before the guard arrives. He has to rely on looks, and there's no reason for any softness to get through with anyone else around. The most Alucard can do through a hardened gaze and body language screaming fuck off and I need to rest is soften that look for just a moment.
A guard would not catch that, but a too smart child might.]