Regardless of your state, I'd expect you to make it a proper fight, as I was prepared to do for you.
[He turns to Alucard, pressing a finger to his chest, against his sternum, and looking irate.]
'Disappointing mercy killings' - don't give me that. My last memory before arriving here was of being brought to my knees before you, bleeding and panting, while you laughed from behind your horde and asked me if I was a dog. I was still prepared to get up and face you, and you were prepared to take me on, take on a man on the brink of death, who had nothing. You can be sure I won't remember you as a beloved nemesis if you give me any less than I was prepared to give you.
[With his peace said, he draws back, returning his hand to his lap.]
If you think there's even a slight chance of being able to break the seals, then pursue it. Either way, Alucard. But don't even think of killing yourself, or letting yourself be killed.
[After a pause, he adds:] You said you wanted to return home for Integra, until she dies. The same thing applies to why people want to keep you around. It doesn't change the ultimate outcome, but they're entitled to their feelings, and I hope you'll come to understand why they have them.
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[He turns to Alucard, pressing a finger to his chest, against his sternum, and looking irate.]
'Disappointing mercy killings' - don't give me that. My last memory before arriving here was of being brought to my knees before you, bleeding and panting, while you laughed from behind your horde and asked me if I was a dog. I was still prepared to get up and face you, and you were prepared to take me on, take on a man on the brink of death, who had nothing. You can be sure I won't remember you as a beloved nemesis if you give me any less than I was prepared to give you.
[With his peace said, he draws back, returning his hand to his lap.]
If you think there's even a slight chance of being able to break the seals, then pursue it. Either way, Alucard. But don't even think of killing yourself, or letting yourself be killed.
[After a pause, he adds:] You said you wanted to return home for Integra, until she dies. The same thing applies to why people want to keep you around. It doesn't change the ultimate outcome, but they're entitled to their feelings, and I hope you'll come to understand why they have them.