As I said. Hold.

[Alucard has heard everything Hector's said. But his eyes have been on the creature the entire time, watching it and---

it returns to the ship.

Alucard's eyes narrow, and he gestures at Hector. He's looking for the spyglass, because there's an awful thought that has just occurred to him.]

I think I see someone who's in charge. Please, I need to see.

[It's said with quiet urgency.]

It'll define all our plans from here on out.