audio; un: alucard

[reposing]

[Sometime after the Escort Missions are completed, Alucard speaks up on the network, sounding weary.]

I loathe to ask this of any of you, though I respect any who wish to decline my request. If you accept, know that I am incredibly grateful for it.

I require a bit of blood, if you have it. I know not all of you do. I will not accept it from someone who is ill.

Should you wish an explanation, or have further questions, I will answer them. I am open to discussing on methods of bloodletting if you would consider to donate it to me.

Comments

[ofobedience]

[Well that's...something, but hardly the strangest thing he's come across since throwing in his lot with ALASTAIR/Hathaway, so--]

It takes all sorts, I suppose. I myself am possessed of autonomic regeneration, so bloodletting is barely an inconvenience. I can offer it, if you require it.

[reposing]

That would be very generous of you, sir. If I could stock up for a period of time, I would not need to ask for quite awhile.

I would be honored to know your name.

[ofobedience]

Well, if you're hoping to acquire what you need whilst causing the least amount of harm, then I'm the man to come to, hahah. As such, you're quite welcome.

And since you asked-- Giovanni Rammsteiner. How would you like to go about collecting the blood?

[reposing]

Adrian Ţepeş. I am also known as Alucard.

I would be using a needle and syringe in this case to withdraw, if you are amendable.

[ofobedience]

Then, which do you prefer?

[It seems like the polite thing to ask.]

And if anything, that would seem the best method, should you wish the entry site to remain open. The presence of the needle will prevent immediate closure.

[reposing]

Both are rather appropriate names.

[He doesn't elaborate further.]

Then I would appreciate that, when you've time.

[ofobedience]

[A little wryly--]

Well that narrows it down.

[He'll just use the first name you gave him, for the sake of picking something. So Adrian it shall be.]

And really, whenever suits. I'm not in the middle of anything. Given my specialisation, I've only been needed sporadically throughout this mission, so far.

[reposing]

I bear discomfort but also fondness for both names, for different reasons.

[Beyond that, he seems to give no preference.]

Then I will message you when I am in need, or when I have an opportunity to stock up.

Thank you, truly.