homeless.

[betraying]

Humoring your flights of fancy is not in my agenda.

[not that he isn't selfish enough to indulge the prospect of another chance at seeing his 'goal' achieved, somewhere... somewhere HE might be.

...and not that his pride would allow him to outwardly admit he'd take the hits required in going to aforementioned 'somewheres' in order to ascertain that second chance.

but we all know differently, don't we.]

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[nolifeemperor]

[Uh-huh, yeah we do.

The vampire waits patiently, watching him with his burning eyes of infernal red.]

Funny enough, humoring my flight of fancy is always on my agenda.

[He just makes sure his mun has no resistance!]

[betraying]

Somehow, this comes as little surprise. [you are, as usual, concerned with yourself... :|

watch him play it cool and like he isn't gunning for the chance to take you down Alucard yes this situation is completely chill]

[nolifeemperor]

[Because I'm a special ikle vampire that everybody wants to kill and defeat. :|

This situation isn't going to be chill any longer. If anything, it becomes tense as Alucard can read his body language. Granted, this Alucard came from a different universe, but still...Alucard is Alucard. Always full of himself.]

You look edgy...[Now what's the title we have for you?] angel of death. [Yes, that.]

[Smirking darkly, revealing his rows of shark-like teeth.] What are you waiting for?

[betraying]

Presumptuous.

[he'll take his time to dig out a fag, languid with the lighter as he flicks the flame to life. like he has all the time in the world.]

I have nothing but time. [here, anyway...

...but details.]

[nolifeemperor]

[Presumptuous would be the Vampire King's middle name.]

As the matter of fact, so do I.

[Time. He had plenty of it. He can wait. After all, you are worthy to test his mettle. Alucard would smoke too, but he used all of his cigarettes, burning them from the nights before.

And when the time comes, your razor sharp wires would burn and they'll be drenched with the blood of betrayal. The friendship and comrade would thin and fade, only to be strengthen by turmoil of battle.

But yes. Details.

In the eyes of the No Life King, the prospects of their game looks good.]

[betraying]

[naturally, it amounts to nothing more than a game to Alucard, doesn't it? the odds are stacked against the Angel of Death the way they had unfolded, though he will never admit as much, even after suffering the humiliation of defeat, once.

even if he refuses to acknowledge that defeat to be at your hands, as much as of circumstance. he didn't get what he wanted, in the end. there was no satisfaction. but after fifty years, perhaps there would have been no satisfaction at all, regardless. his desires had changed. the 'why' had changed. the means should've changed, too.

but he had struck a bargain with the devil long ago, and Alucard is aware how that goes, doesn't it? Walter does, too. intimate in his understanding, however arrogant he is to outwardly deny it.]

Does the prospect of a fight excite you, Alucard? Even now, it doesn't matter who you face, does it. 'Friend or foe'; a monster discerns not.

[nolifeemperor]

[There was a long pause. It was a difficult question to answer. It took the mun over a week to figure out the answer to the riddle of the butler's question, so forgive her.

Alucard merely waited and finally the answer came from within, his hellish core. Oh, he's holding himself back. He's not in his level zero state, but he can lower himself down to his level-one and still give a good show.]

I fight and kill for pleasure. In the end, even a wild dog, although leashed will bite the hands of the Master who feeds them.

[Correction. An untamed monster discerns no loyalty, friendship, or love. Only their own selfish concerns and desires.

And for that reason, he's only responding to the butler's desire to fight.

Alucard smiled. A horrible smile.]

If you choose, I'll play your game and be your opponent. I'll fight your dream for just one night. Whether you live or die, that we shall see. [To the bitter end.]

[betraying]

As expected. [his expression is almost taunting in its apathy as he gestures aloft to the monster.]

'Nothing is eternal.' Yet the monster's nature is unchanging, even after so long... isn't that true, No Life King?

[topsdracula]

Walter...?

[betraying]

[...

he stands, still and seemingly unaffected. but the perceptive eye would note the vague shift in his posture.]

Madam.

[topsdracula]

This...

[...

She gnashes her teeth and tries to restrain her reaction.]

I don't approve of that bloody username, Walter C. Dornez.

[betraying]

I humbly concede the same.

[topsdracula TOPSDRACULA... hint: it isn't so humbly at all.

there's no recognition for her reaction (or attempted lack thereof, naturally.)]

[topsdracula]

Tch. Mine is nothing by a juvenile jest of my irritating mundane.

[Also accurate, but let's not speak about that.

Her fists clench.]

What is your so-called agenda about?

[betraying]

[no, not accurate shhh don't tell him that.

at this, he will give a courteous... ly mocking slight bow of his head in deference.]

That business is mine, Madam. You no longer bear responsibility for my affairs.

[topsdracula]

Rubbish. You are still my butler. I do not care for your new rebellious youthful look, but I would not allow this insolence stand!

[her eyes narrow.]

Now answer me, butler! What is your agenda about?!

[betraying]

Denial. You're in denial, Integra.

[he is not your butler anymore... he is the enemy. the words to condemn him came from your own lips; surely she hasn't forgotten.]

It is hardly my intention to humor your demands.

[topsdracula]

You are being absurd, Walter. I don't know what drove you to do something as foolish as to betray me. Nevertheless, that you are lifting no finger to attack me proves that you are still my butler.

[who is in denial now, butler?]

[betraying]

Is that how you gauge the value of your subordinates? Their loyalty is measured in their propensity toward turning their maws to bite at their master?

[it's a sadly effective comparison to his views of her prized monster, isn't it.]

Then I fear you are delusional as well as in denial.

[topsdracula]

I am delusional? [she snorts] Let's talk about you.

[he never did that, now didn't he?]

What is this all about? A belated middled age crisis? If you had complains against your service, I would have listened to you. Your petulant, entitled behaviour is utterly juvenile.

[betraying]

My reasons are my own. They matter little now; the matter has been seen through and the defection is complete.

[topsdracula]

Tch. They matter to me!

[betraying]

And your concern no longer matters to me.

[topsdracula]

Do you truly mean that, Walter?! I don't believe you.

[betraying]

[what Integra he's totally being honest here and not at all deluded or a liar geez.]

Your denials are only supporting my earlier claims, Integra.

[topsdracula]

[why do you do this, Walter. Look at her face as she quietly glances at you. time to find comfort in alucard's arms.]

[betraying]

If you cannot accept the situation as it is, I won't waste my time attempting to convince you. Things are as they should be. Whether you choose to acknowledge them or not is, as said, no longer a concern of mine.

[NO THIS IS THE OPPOSITE OF WHAT HE WANTED GOD DAMNIT]

[topsdracula]

Then you shall cut all your ties with me without any regard? Very well, Walter. Do as you wish. As long you are ready for the consequences.

[PLAN BETTER NEXT TIME. GOOD JOB FOR GIVING HER THE LAST PUSH.]

[betraying]

I am but your enemy. An obstacle, madam.

You should consider me as nothing more or less than that.

[is he worth no more to you than that IS HE well fine he'll just go make tea angrily elsewhere good DAY SIR]

[topsdracula]

Do you consider me your enemy? I am nothing but an obstacle?! Answer me, Walter!

[he betrayed her and broke her heart. don't play victim here.]

[betraying]

I no longer answer to Hellsing.

[NO EVERYTHING IS ABOUT WALTER CLEARLY IT'S NOT LIKE HE'S ARROGANT AND SELFISH OR ANYTHING]

[topsdracula]

Then answer to me! Not as a Hellsing, but as Integra.

[HE'S A SPOILED BRAT.]

[integra_hellsing]

[ Oh, good. Because seeing Walter like this will make her night even better. ]

I hope you are satisfied with your actions, Walter.

[betraying]

[in response, he merely tips his head in a mockery of his former humble acknowledgment with an empty look.]

I am always a most satisfied servant, madam.

[integra_hellsing]

[ Her face is, as always, a neutral mask. As deeply as Walter has wounded her, she won't let it show. At least, not now. She'd already let enough slip at home. ]

I suppose the main question I have for you, is why? Why did you turn away from Hellsing?