I appreciate it. Ozhervise, I might get bored und vho knows vat kind of chaos I might come up vith vhile you're avay.

[Like redecorating or putting Baskerville in cute pink dog sweaters.. or who knows what else might come to mind really. There are reasons Rip owning a bookstore has her so occupied.

Letting her get bored was dangerous usually for everyone around her.]

Vat can I say? I like animals, despite my title of 'Huntress' among my peers.

[To be fair though, she hunted people more than she hunted animals...

However, Rip had to think about what Alucard was asking as she focused more on the affectionate tiny dog in her arms. Her attentions were slowing down as she thought about it.]

On paper, you own me even if you don't like zhe concept. But, I'm... finding zhat vith certain people I don't mind it zhat much.

I relished it vith Adam.

[She smiled fondly for a few moments before turning her attention from Baskerville to Alucard, studying him for a few moments with a slight tilt to her head.]

Vith you.. despite vat zhe contract says, ve haf a partnership of sorts. You provide me vith vat I need und I'd hope I provide you zomething you need.

Our relationship iz strange, but, it vorks.