"Running? What a stupid thing to say."

Aidou didn't acknowledge anymore of Alucard's words, however. He absently tapped his forefinger against the banister.

"Let's make one thing clear: by rights, I'm obliged to kill you. But I'm already engaged tonight, and you are a waste of my time." With a hand cupping his chin, Aidou rewarded Alucard with a flat glance. "So I'm granting you a reprieve. It's as simple as that."