I heard no commotion from any of the decks that otherwise would have informed me that someone borded the vessel. I usually do not engage with the precious few who board the ship, as those defenses keep them from reaching my place of rest.

[Alucard looks more thoughtful than genuinely concerned by this security blip, but that changes in a hot second. Hector's goal? That's not allowed.

So he turns to Hector with an all too calm face. His correction is simple. Firm. Unyielding.]

No. You will do no such thing.

[Yet no part of Alucard moves to attack. The sword remains sheathed.]