It's the spark of recognition that does it.

[ he runs his tongue over his teeth slowly, thinking about it. ]

When they recognize who they're fighting, I mean. I'm not going to hold my breath thinking that all of them know each other, but it's a nice thought. Perhaps in the end this is a better idea than the ghouls. This way they'll take up far less storage.

[ he's actually been avoiding soaking up souls from his kills, but maybe for this, it's the better decision.

then he sighs. ]

I opened a conversation with the whole tyrant thing, assuming it to be a deterrant, an admonishment, but it was the opposite. He thought it was cool. Not that I'm complaining about being called cool, but really, bad taste. I wonder if he thinks other villains are cool.

[ alucard did not manage to turn himself into a husk, anderson is right. he knows the other man is thinking about the nail, too, from his stance and behavior, but...

he huffs a laugh, barely audible, and tips back into the cushions. ]

I have until you kill me to deal with it, definitely. I hate it.