[Alucard returns the inclined head, the custom easy enough to slip back into. It comes with a very soft laugh at his first encounter with Fern.]

An understandable requirement from her side of the equation, such as I have come to understand it. In confidence, it was nothing more than stating basic facts about myself.

[Just in a very specific tone. But that is neither here nor there.]

If you'd like a second set of eyes and ears, I am happy to oblige. Have you encountered any exteriors like this previously?