[A human with teeth. At some point they're going to need to figure out how LIES manages to depower them and counteract it. An assault won't be worth much if they're rendered as weak as your standard human before they can make any progress.

He listens while Alucard speaks, eyeing him and continuing to drum his fingers.]

Don't I? It's what I wanted.

[Not that life, perhaps - but to destroy himself, rid himself of personhood. They were both willing to make that decision; the only difference is that Alucard didn't have anyone present to extend him mercy.

With a sigh, he leans over the coffee table, retrieving Alucard's coffee and pressing it into his hands.]

I haven't any idea who these people you mention are, but if they recognise your history for what it is and still elect to spend time with you, then they're genuine companions, in a way most people here can't be. Perhaps they should be one of the people you go to to speak about this.

Now drink your coffee. It's getting cold.