[If Hector had wanted to be truly kind to Alucard, he would have left Cesar with him while Alucard was resting in wolf-form. Letting Cesar stay out at night...that was just practical. Those two obviously enjoyed each other's company, and Hector had needed to sleep. It was nothing that required thanks.]

I'll defer to you on the bandages. I know more about flesh after it's gone necrotic, not before.

[He could manage it on his own, but if he can surrender this one worry to focus his mind on greater ones, he'll do so gladly.]

Look, come and sit and we'll have breakfast, or I'll have breakfast and you can watch. I know we're in this together. Neither of us can afford to part ways right now. But you're not a member of my crew, and I'm not your captain, so there's no need for us to act like it. We're on equal footing, for better or for worse.

[Because Alucard won't let Hector see to his needs, and in terms of a plan, Hector is open to suggestions. Getting caught up in ideas of hierarchies or roles is going to hinder more than aid them.]

It looks like we made good time last night. If the winds stay favorable, we can reach the port before dark. I know a trader who is willing to stock a ship and then forget about it, so long as he's paid properly. That will help us no matter where we go.