[ alucard is no fool. hearts and minds don't change in a day. but he said what he said. perhaps eventually, it'll sink in. for now, neil is rattled and upset. rightfully so. alucard will see to it. ]
A charming place. Reminds me of England, a little.
[For reasons Neil is either too old or too young to understand, Alucard's parting words bring tears to his eyes again. He finds he has to bite his lip to keep from sobbing, but he manages. A lump remains lodged in his throat. He just can't seem to swallow it down.]
Thank you. Alucard. [His voice is quiet, almost a whisper, as if afraid someone or something else might hear.]
[Despite it all, Neil manages a smile, but it's a terrible, terrified thing. Brown eyes still glisten, and he glances back at the manor once more. There's nothing more to say, and he only wants to apologize. He thinks Alucard would ask him not to.]
Alright. I will.
[A nod. A nod, and...]
Goodbye. Alucard.
[...a walk, then a run to the manor's front door.]
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A charming place. Reminds me of England, a little.
Stay safe. The dark never lasts forever.
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Thank you. Alucard. [His voice is quiet, almost a whisper, as if afraid someone or something else might hear.]
I'll see you later. I hope? I'd like to.
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Of course. You may reach out to me at any time.
ough...wrapped...
Alright. I will.
[A nod. A nod, and...]
Goodbye. Alucard.
[...a walk, then a run to the manor's front door.]