[ Xenk grins, victorious at last. Alucard had nearly fooled him for a moment there, but in the end, it was his instincts that won through.

After all, if Alucard enjoyed traveling for the people, would he not also enjoy lavish parties? He really pulled it off, good job, Xenk. Justice and truth prevail at last! ]

It sounds absolutely miserable, if I must be perfectly honest.

[ There is some mirth in the way he shifts in his seat, relaxing ever so slightly. This is the kind of honesty where you're supposed to be in on the joke, of course. Xenk's distaste for parties is clearly not shared. It's a loss for the world, really, with how good he looks in nice clothes. ]

I am sorry to hear your celebration was interrupted. Were the festivities a matter of who claimed victory in each match, or more participatory in nature?