Both.

“The forest is idyllic. Not comparable to the cities I just came from. My pleasure madam, my name is Alucard.”

“What a pleasant surprise. I have wandered far and I must have finally reached a land of peace. ~”

Alucard’s eyes met hers with friendliness and a polite smile. He nodded as he repositioned himself to face the stranger. He too sat in the sun, his mixed blood had always allowed him to walk among -

“Hm.. I suppose it’s that moment where something inside of you is telling you to do something, but you cannot explain why. It defies logic and desires.”

Soul*

“It can’t be denied. I’ve felt the presence of my souls in many ways..”

“Believe it or not, I am not afraid to get my hands dirty. Though I am keeping my soul of course, no discussions about it.”

“Sounds almost like tyranny.. i will be joining you there, if the day ever truly comes. What did you find out?”

“That’s very interesting.. I’m very curious to know what your sins have been, but I realize I may be trespassing so soon after our first encounter.

I like that you are not afraid to speak, pleased to meet you.. I’m Alucard. And you are?”

“I don’t have much of an idea. Tell me, how badly do you have to sin to go to hell?”

“It’s not that much fun on the other side of it. And wouldn’t that just mean millions of souls would flood the gates of hell? Are you really sure that’s so much better?”

🔪

“It has been. Let’s not kid ourselves, we all know he is choleric and tends to extremes. And his grudge against humans… is becoming redundant.”

“My father… I can only sigh. He seems to mingle in all parts unholy. What exactly is your relationship with him?”