[ that smile gives her a chill, and for a split second, she questions this entire mad scheme. despite what she's been telling herself, what she thought she was prepared for, she sees 'monster' in his expression, and her fist tightens on the hidden cross.

it's only for a second though, before her resolve returns. she's not exactly expecting to get out of this alive anyway, whether because of him, or because she's changed the future sufficiently. with no alucard, there will be no one to stop richard from killing her.

she just needs to convince alu-- dracula, to forget lucy and mina, and leave england now. ]

Why else would I use it? I wanted your attention, of course. And now that I have it - I have quite a lot to tell you.