So you made assisting me your mission. [Tiredly, he smiles wryly.] Though I suppose it's good to discover what you distinctly don't enjoy. Most people don't like failure, either. Is there a lot of pressure on you to succeed?

[Slowly, he slides his palm down to rest at the back of Connor's neck comfortably. Alucard listens, then exhales slowly.]

And if a deviant wished to simply defend themselves? Humans are not precisely known to be merciful.

[There's a pause as he listens next. To what Connor wants. It's such a simple thing, but it does warm his heart to hear. Though he doesn't necessarily regret the sex, he does wish he'd had more time to learn about Connor first.

That doesn't mean he can't try now.]

Anderson seems to be quite fond of you. And I would be honored to be your friend, Connor.