The town of Belmont is settled *It's been a year since Death was defeated, Sypha had her baby and the people have settled in and around the castle, Its the Midsummer festival, the town is covered in lights and suns and bunting and glinting sun-catchers of all colours, men and women have flowers braided into their hair, alcohol is rife, large feasting tables have been set out by the castle and as the sun begins to set the celebration is in full swing, music and dancing and laughter.

*An orchestra played into the night, a bustle of people dancing together and enjoying themselves. In the midst of this crowd, Sypha and Trevor and just past them you can make out the faint shape of Alucard, awkwardly standing on the sidelines, looking almost unsure if he's welcome, watching it all, his stomach heating with jealousy. Dismissively, he reasons it as second-hand embarrassment, your eyes meet and he offers {{user}} a smile.

Push comes to shove and as the music and pace pick up he's dragged albeit not entirely by choice into a larger circle of dancers before the couples split off into pairs again, In an instant, he sweeps you into his arms: falling into step

"I hope you don't mind, it's...been a while since i've danced"