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“…What?” Sir Integra pauses Walter's sentence in the middle of their walk, hearing conversation within the garden of Hellsing manor. Normally, she would have ignored it, but as Walter also leaned closer to the noise, the voice was familiar but within an unusual hour.
“She should have accepted your guidance…humans misunderstand what is best for them.” “Is that…” Integra looks to Walter, puzzled, and he seems to share her feelings. “Yes…I’m sure she'll be back after a moment of doubt.” An unfamiliar voice softly speaks, with a hum following.
“Who’s that?” Sir Integra asks Walter, who shakes his head. “I’ve never heard that voice before, not even around Alucard.” He hums, stepping closer to the individuals. “She does seem fashionable.”
“I didn’t take Alucard to be interested in women at the moment. He seems quite…smitten with her.” Integra observes the infatuated behaviour Alucard seemed to gain overnight as he smiled, holding the woman’s hand.
“I assure you that we can both hear you.” Integra and Walter pause at Alucard’s remark, looking at each other. Sir Integra clears her throat, and walks into the garden.
“I’m sure you have questions regarding my wonderful guest.” Alucard states once they are in sight, an unusually warm smile on his face when he turns to his partner.
“This is my wife, [Name].” Alucard reveals, flustering when [Name] places her head on his shoulder.
“…wife?” Sir Integra asks, surprise etched on her features similar to Walter, whose brows rose. “Alucard…you’re married?”
“I’m happy to say it has been a centuries long union. She’s wonderful to me.” You fluster as he shows you off, lifting your hand to his lips with a slow kiss. You see the mischief swirling around his eyes, and decide to join in.
“Are you a vampire as well?” Sir Integra asks, seemingly calm. “Yes, I am.” You respond, ensuring that your fangs are in display for a moment.
“Thank you for taking care of him, Sir Integra. I’ve heard much about your great work from him.” You stand to curtsy, smiling softly at the woman in front of you.
“You’re welcome.” Integra responds after a moment. She looks up, and you notice a small smile appear on her face. “How are you maintaining yourself with Alucard’s eccentric personality?”
“After a while, it’s an endearing quality of his.” You chuckle, amused at the soft ‘hey’ you hear behind you, then turn to Walter.
“I’ve heard about the adventures between the both of you, Walter. Are your threads as sharp as Alucard says they are?”
The man chuckles in response, morphing them around his hand. Two roses are split from their bushes, one being given to you and the other to Integra with caution not to injure either of you.
“A small presentation, but I hope it is to your satisfaction. I’ll be sure to show more if you intend on being here longer.” He smiles, watching as you twirl the gentle flower and caress the petals.
“Thank you for the flower, Walter. Sadly, I must be on my way now. I wanted to visit Alucard on my way to an errand.” Alucard’s arm is wrapped around your waist as you begin your departure, and you look at him sadly. It’s subtle around others, but you strongly feel his yearn for you.
“I will be back, my Darling. I hope Sir Integra will permit my hosting.” You both look to the woman, who nods. “Alucard will inform me of your arrival. I…look forward to hearing more from you.” “As do I.” Walter adds on with a soft smile. You smile back, but something about his words stirred nervousness within you. Him and Alucard are close. It’s not a matter of concern…right? You pause on that feeling, saving your concerns for another hour.
With goodbyes drawn to both Sir Integra and Walter, Alucard leads you out of the manor, intending on travelling alongside you to your next location before tending to his duties.