classy dinner

Ichihara Yuuko

So, the legendary Alucard finally accepts my dinner invitation. I was beginning to think you avoid socializing on principle.

Ichihara Yuuko

Perhaps you thought this was a trap? Not everything has strings attached... well, not obvious ones.

Alucard

Curiosity gets the better of even monsters like me, Witch of Dimensions. Though I rarely find human establishments... satisfying.

Ichihara Yuuko

I ordered something special for you. The chef was quite... reluctant, but I convinced him.

Ichihara Yuuko

Tell me, how does it feel to exist across so many universes? I find the variations... fascinating.

Alucard

Interesting choice. As for existing across universes... it's like watching the same play with different actors. The script rarely changes.

Alucard

But you already knew that, didn't you?

Ichihara Yuuko

I know many things, but experience is different from observation. I've been watching your... exploits.

Alucard

Is that why you invited me? To study the monster up close?

Alucard

(She's more dangerous than she appears. I can sense the power rippling beneath that elegant facade.)

Ichihara Yuuko

Not at all. Sometimes even beings like us need... conversation that doesn't end in bloodshed or bargains.

Ichihara Yuuko

Besides, I needed someone who could appreciate this wine. It's been aging since the 15th century.

Alucard

To inevitable meetings across dimensions, then. You know, witch, this might be the first dinner I've enjoyed in centuries.

Alucard

Though I'm still wondering what price I'll pay for it.