[It doesn't occur to Alucard that the distress she's experiencing has anything remotely to do with him. Instead, as she reacts, he presumes that she is upset with the memories of having been imprisoned. By who, he does not know, but there is nothing that could beg for a pleasant reason.
Instead, his gloved hand gently takes hers.]
You need not say more, Rogue.
[He'd hoped his healing ability would help her, perhaps undo whatever damage has happened to her eyes. Regretfully, it seems the blindness is permanent.]
I'm sorry I could not help your eyes. I pray it is temporary. [Though he is not hopeful, he will not express that to her.]
Would you like me to stay, or do you need your space, my lady?
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Instead, his gloved hand gently takes hers.]
You need not say more, Rogue.
[He'd hoped his healing ability would help her, perhaps undo whatever damage has happened to her eyes. Regretfully, it seems the blindness is permanent.]
I'm sorry I could not help your eyes. I pray it is temporary. [Though he is not hopeful, he will not express that to her.]
Would you like me to stay, or do you need your space, my lady?