[ If Xenk sticks around long enough, he just might get his chance. Alucard's preferences are probably always going to fall between 'long' and 'less long'. ]

I must disagree. I find your explanations very enlightening. I don't think I've been confused yet even if I've frequently been astounded.

[ He means it, too. But Alucard has always been a quick study himself; in the most recent years, it's been more important than ever.

The offer of the handkerchief earns another quirk of lips and he reaches to take it. Delicately, he uses the edge to swipe some sweat that's formed on his cheeks beneath his eyes before dabbing his brow. ]

A true gentleman. Could I prevail upon you further to get me some water?