[ She knew that tone; she'd heard it on his older counterpart a few times at home.
Not bothering to give it much thought, the young woman suddenly stood up, leaned down, and pressed a kiss against the poor butler's forehead. She couldn't feel Alucard's presence; had the stupid vampire been in the room, affection would have been a no no. She'd never bloody hear the end of it. ]
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to snap... I apologize. I need you to promise me something, though.
[ There's a pause as she lifts her hands to his shoulders. ]
[Action!]
Not bothering to give it much thought, the young woman suddenly stood up, leaned down, and pressed a kiss against the poor butler's forehead. She couldn't feel Alucard's presence; had the stupid vampire been in the room, affection would have been a no no. She'd never bloody hear the end of it. ]
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to snap... I apologize. I need you to promise me something, though.
[ There's a pause as she lifts her hands to his shoulders. ]
...Promise me you'll never change.