In fairness, I suspect he'll just move up into the mountains for a time.

[Alucard is also well aware that his mother will want to offer medical aid instead. He's not looking forward to watching this particular fight, and hopefully it can be avoided. it won't be.

Alucard pauses, tucking a few stray strands of hand.]

Neither. But I am capable of feeding myself and I think it unfair for only you to have sticky fingers.