[Hector rubs Cesar's paw pads, trying not to let any disappointment show. He'd rather be kissing Alucard, of course, but unless Alucard pursues it, rather than just letting himself be worn down by Hector, it can't happen.

And he likes talking with Alucard, as friends. It's preferable even to being able to cuddle the wolf.]

You say that, but you haven't heard my accent when I try to speak it. My only saving grace is that the language is dying.