[ Unsurprisingly, Alucard's eyes widen as Xenk unsheathes his sword. Damn... Men are hot, and that is a problem for him sometimes. Xenk is so pure, he wants to just revel in this sort of spiritual joy with him, wants to experience it like any nonbeliever takes in communion. Whether the divinity is real or not, the happiness undoubtedly is.

He reaches out, smiling in turn. ]

Alucard Emery. Allow me to treat you to the first round, Xenk. We're Paladins together and your candor should be celebrated.

[ Bro, you are kinda adorable. ]