[Most of the time, D doesn't humor Left Hand unless they're dealing with business. Even other dhampirs don't get a lot out of D, and D makes sure they don't get much out of Left Hand.
Talking about his "father" dredges up a bitterness he can't quite handle, surprising for a man that seems so very disciplined.
But Alucard is a bit different; it's one thing to be simply dhampir, and it's another thing to be the son of the Vampire. At least Left Hand can do the talking.] Let me see 'im. [There's hesitation in D's stillness.
Then, carefully, he turns enough to the side to shield the view from others. His left hand parts the edge of the cloak and rises out near his chest. A face wrestles against the skin of the pale palm, grotesque and old. It grins momentarily at Alucard, then gives the air a big inhale before falling into a thoughtful twist.] Mmm... Yeah, mhm...
He's just a baby. Wounded, too, aren't you? But still strong. Noble's magic. Doesn't smell like our guy. Must be another Vampire King. [To D:] Funny, don't you think? [Honestly, D doesn't look like it's funny at all.
To Alucard, he answers:] The first Pure Noble. The vampire that made all vampires. He's the beginning. Old as balls. Hard to find. Hard to kill, too.
Ruthless and hungry for the perfect being. You'd think that'd be vampires, wouldn't you? One step outside in the light, and they're toast. Now there's not many left, not with humans rising again. Not with the Hunters.
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Talking about his "father" dredges up a bitterness he can't quite handle, surprising for a man that seems so very disciplined.
But Alucard is a bit different; it's one thing to be simply dhampir, and it's another thing to be the son of the Vampire. At least Left Hand can do the talking.] Let me see 'im. [There's hesitation in D's stillness.
Then, carefully, he turns enough to the side to shield the view from others. His left hand parts the edge of the cloak and rises out near his chest. A face wrestles against the skin of the pale palm, grotesque and old. It grins momentarily at Alucard, then gives the air a big inhale before falling into a thoughtful twist.] Mmm... Yeah, mhm...
He's just a baby. Wounded, too, aren't you? But still strong. Noble's magic. Doesn't smell like our guy. Must be another Vampire King. [To D:] Funny, don't you think? [Honestly, D doesn't look like it's funny at all.
To Alucard, he answers:] The first Pure Noble. The vampire that made all vampires. He's the beginning. Old as balls. Hard to find. Hard to kill, too.
Ruthless and hungry for the perfect being. You'd think that'd be vampires, wouldn't you? One step outside in the light, and they're toast. Now there's not many left, not with humans rising again. Not with the Hunters.
Isn't that right, D, the Hunter?
[Left Hand sounds pretty snide about it.]