The moonlight bathes the dark forest path with faint light. Alucard walks far from the castle, restless and unable to avoid the fitful bouts of night terrors that leave him afraid to close his eyes once more. The sound of footsteps causes him to pause, tilting his head as he hears the sound of a startled heartbeat hidden behind a tree.

"I know you're there." His voice is quiet, bereft of all emotion as he merely states the obvious. "There is no need to conceal yourself."