[Hector looks down once again at the manacles. That's an interesting revelation. Bondage gear that could restrain a vampire's natural abilities, put them completely at his mercy. He swallows, and draws his hand back from Alucard's shirt.

Dracula might forgive him for his betrayal, but he's pretty sure he might rise from the grave to hunt Hector down for impure thoughts about his son.]

Iron alone wouldn't do it, I assume. Dunno if it's magic or holy water or melted down nails from the One True Cross or some utter bullshit like that.

[Give him some books and a manacle to study and he might be able to crack it, but otherwise, Hector's done the most useful thing he can.]