My Two Cents

Unbearable heat and other things

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:01:56 GMT

So! It's been a while and I thought I'd give some kind of update.

I'm still living on a couch at a friend's... not really a big deal to me, since we'll be getting a two bedroom in July.

I've basically been just hanging out with friends in my spare time and reading LOTS of comics these days. My friends have gotten me hopelessly addicted to things like Deadpool, Captain America, Iron Man and Doctor Strange ^_^; Not that my love for Anime and Manga has deminished, I'm just learning to appriciate a genre I'd never really given a fair chance. (WTF Marvel?!? Why is all your best stuff the junk you DON'T whore out?!?!?!?!?!)

P.S.- I've seen Iron Man three times and enjoyed it each time. Though, now every time Obadiah says the whole 'Tony Stark built this in a cave!' line, I die laughing XD

Hope everyone is doing well and surviving the heat, or storms, or whatever the weather may be! (100 degrees + for me the last three or four days XO )

-Kuro

Hooray for Conventions

Tue, 27 May 2008 17:18:43 GMT

Animazement RULED this year.

Pics later. :D

We had an awsome improv Hellsing Photoshoot Sunday morning. We went crazy for about 20 or 30 minutes while willing strangers captured it on film. Most of the convention was spent being silly with friends. The only thing I regret missing was Jouji Nakata, Voice of Alucard. ;_; but his autograph session was before I arrived on Friday.

I'm still recovering from con-induced sleep deprivation, so the best pics I took will be posted later.

Voltaire in Concert

Sat, 03 May 2008 18:45:29 GMT

OMFG! :D I had such a great time seeing Voltaire perform live Friday night. I sang and laughed , got danced with by a totally random girl, and one of my friends got an awsome hot kiss from this guy who 'adopted' us during the concert! ^__^

I'm almost done moving, but I have to find a home or homes for two of my cats. :( I know where they'll go if I am not capable of finding them a new homw myself so nothing bad will happen to them.

Until next time!

Mmmmm, Life.

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:37:37 GMT

Yes! Even I have one! (Sort of!XD)

Well, I broke up with my girlfriend roughly three weeks ago. Not fun, not fun at all. there is a bitter assortment of reasons for this, but it's better to move on instead of beating an already thoroughly flayed horse.

In other news- not much to report. Work is no fun, and it's been raining on and off here in my corner of the Universe for about two weeks now. The rain has ruined the two times I've attempted to go to the local Rennaisance Faire. :(

On the bright side, the local anime convention is quickly approaching and I am now master of my own finances.

Hopefully, I'll have something more interesting to share on a later date.

Let Them Have Cake!

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:20:13 GMT

So, this past Thursday was my birthday. ^_^ I had a picnic with friends and we spent almost the whole day outdoors. My girlfriend had baked me a cake, and this is what happened when Countess_Sam decorated it-->

XD I died laughing.

Anybody want a slice of tombstone?!? LOL

In general, life has been a touch rough due to some personal issues, but my friends are helping me through it and hopefully I'll be able to get all the drama settled out in a couple of weeks.

Cosplay CRACK!

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:11:05 GMT

Well, with the weather warming up here in North Carolina and the local convention in less than three months, I convinced my friends to do some cosplaying with me. I think I'm the pudgiest Walter cosplayer on film, but hey, he's too fun to run around as.

So, here's the link to the photobucket album:

http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b373/ChibiInregra/Garden%20cosplay%20march2/

Enjoy.

Cosplay is GO!

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:20:03 GMT

I caught my rabbit on film eating dry pasta.

It wasn't so much the fact that he liked it that stunned me, it was the way he took the spaghetti noodle and munched continuously until it dissapeared.

So! I have all my cosplay plans set for the coming convention in May.

Young/Dark Walter

James from Pokemon ( hey, it was the only way I could get a friend of mine to go! XD)

And a super-secret cosplay. I want to compliment a friend of mine's cosplay, but I couldn't decide on someone straight out of Dracula. So, I picked a character who found her way into a modern creation that features an assortment of other Victorian literary characters. It gives me the chance to wear something deliciously Victorian and a scarf :)

I just hope I'll be able to pull off my Super Secret cosplay in time ^_^; I don't feel like cross-playing the whole con this year. But then Walter is done and James won't be hard to complete....

Finished piece

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:35:03 GMT

I finished that star and moon piece finally, though I may tweak the colors---->

http://kurofushicho.deviantart.com/art/Entwined-Star-and-Moon-77028727

Beef with my fandom....

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 18:12:11 GMT

I've got some serious issues with the Hellsing Universe right now....

... But before Istart ranting, I fixed the images in a previous journal post->

http://kurofushicho.livejournal.com/32502.html#cutid1

Now, to the rant, 'cuz Ineed to get it out of my system

(POTENTIAL SPOILERS AHEAD!!!)

I've been a Hellsing fan since 2002. Until recently, I've never once complained about how Hirano has been conducting the series. Everything has made sense, and he has created an incredible cast of characters for the Hellsing universe.

I'm not even really upset when characters die. I think it's interesting to see a creator who is more than willing to off a character. More often than not, other series will lead you to believe a character isdead and have them show up over and over; often in a very annoying way.

However, Alucard and Walter have always been my perennial favorites. I always knew that these two had kill-off value; one was an old man and the other an ancient vampire. Alucard I can kind of live with; though I find it rather played out to kill Dracula. Hirano has never been one to play to convention, and there is still potential to see the vampire rise again; he is already infamous in pop-culture for doing just that.

However, my Butler presents a whole different set of concerns. My main issue is a total lack of explanation for his presumed treachary. Now he could be dead/dying, and not a thing. I'm hoping that this is not the case, that one shot won't do it; and that it may even take things in a new and interesting direction.

I just want a difinitive answer. If he really has always had it in mind to betray Hellsing, so be it. THEN he can die. Even if it's his last dying words... I don't really care at this point. I just want to KNOW.

~Rant over~

PhotoDump! XD (photos FIXED :D)

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:22:43 GMT

Life and Cosplay

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 22:49:30 GMT

So, I'm finishing my Walter gloves for a small local cosplay event tomorrow. Once I'm done, Dark Walter will be 100% complete :D

Though I'm certain I'll be the chunkiest Walter cosplayer on the face of the planet, he's loads of fun to cosplay; and until I find a suitable replacement for myself ( as I plan on going back to cosplaying Integra eventually) I am the local Butler of Doomness.

At least I can happily say I won't see a double of myself at any of the local events I attend, including the local con. Well, I can't say that entirely; though the last 6 years I've been I can't recall any Walter cosplayers....

I also wrote a cheesy poem at work today... though I'm not sharing it here. (if you want, you can look for it, though I'm not going to tell you whether it's on my Deviantart account or my Fanfiction.net....)

I've never been one for writing poetry; though I do occasionally dabble in both reading and writing it.

I also got to tell some guy soliciting for a church I'm an Athiest with a smile. Yeah, I know your trying to reach out to the Spanish-speaking community, but don't try to hit on me by implying I could 'learn spanish' while attending the service. Especially with that slightly greasy smile you gave me with that comment.

Pig.

Well, that's all the news from my mundane life.

Noapte buna!

The Silver Lining

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:36:35 GMT

So, through a couple of hellish days and much negotiating, I've managed to establish some sort of agreement about our relationship with my ~kind of?~ estranged girlfriend.

We both agree that our relationship; as it stood, was not a functioning one, and that we both have some considerable growing up to do before even thinking about being together again.

I'm going to work on being an independant adult, while she works on the anziety and other things that kept me from being more independent. ( I have some other things that have been bothering me, but I consider them personal and would only complicate things.)

It's going to be interesting to see how things work out, but we'll both be better for it, I'm sure.

Things are looking up, and that's a big plus. :D

Thanks everybody who lent words of support! all the advice and hugs helped. ^_^

The best of times, the worst of times.

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:40:55 GMT

Kind of just wanted to say, 'Hi, I'm alive.'

I've kind of thrown my life into a bit of dissaray by attempting to use some tough love on my girlfriend. She's much too clingy and needy; and an attempt at just a little more space has become more of a desperate run for permanent seperation for me.

The good news is that she finally realizes she has a problem.

The bad news is that she convinces me I'm better off single every moment she spends begging for me not to leave.

.........................

I need a vacation.

On the brighter side, I have some hilarious pics of my friends Sam and Jay from a trip to the Arboretum last week. Sam as well as Ash have ben my saving grace these last couple of weeks. It's nice to have friends who share my interests again. They've also put up with more than they should have, and I am at once grateful and a little bit ashamed.

Sorry guys. :( You've both been too good.

They really have been.

I don't know what I'm going to do tomorrow. I can't stay home and be begged and cried to until my gf goes to work, but I don't really have anywhere to go.

I think I'll go up to the art museum. It's free, afer all....

Hopefully, there will be better things to come in the future.

Ja.

Things to do in '08

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:24:35 GMT

Work on tummy. I have the time, now utilize it!

Keep studying Romanian. Especially since it's sticking. :D

Find a new hairstyle and stop complaining about the one I have now.

Try not to be so bitter. The only things that are good a little bitter are beer and chocolate.

I need to think I'm beautiful. Even if I don't feel it. True Beauty starts inside, after all.

Do at least 1 one thing to further some positive change in the world.

ALWAYS strive to be a little greener.

Make more people smile and less people frown.

Be proud of every achievement, even if no one else seems to be.

Don't get too busy to go back to school in the fall.

Go to the Art museum more often and try and leave even just a little change every time.

And, above all else- Love myself. I am NOT a failure. Even if things are hard, or stressful, or maybe just boring.

Just want to say 'Sorry'

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 23:58:48 GMT

... Yeah.

I've been a bit mopey lately. I spent way too much of my childhood simply by myself, so I don't handle long periods by myself particularly well. Reminds me too much of those times.

But! On to better and brighter (or in this case, darker LOL) things.

I present to you the coolest car and show ever-

This is a segment from the British car show Top Gear. It comes on BBC America on Mondays right now, and if you enjoy seeing really cool cars in action, men doing silly things to vehicles you've never heard of and some dry English wit, this is the show for you.

And THIS is the Bugatti Veyron. Forget the Caddie. Grannie wants one of THESE! XD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT0ou-ZEcx0

(Sorry for not being one of those savvy people that can just post the playbox. MEH. I really did try and figure it out!)

Oh, and a random drabble I thought up while flipping through pics on Solid & Etc

" ... In short, we accomplished our goal, and the target was eliminated, despite some rather aggravating setbacks."

Arthur nodded from behind his desk. " Thank you for the brief, Walter. I'll try and make sure the local uniforms are more... prepared for your arrival next time I send you out to a small village like that."

The Butler bowed and automatically excused himself. Alucard remained where he stood for a moment as if he was contemplating somehing. Or anticipating, Arthur couldn't decide.

As soon as the vampire turned to leave in his usual manner, a cough from the Hellsing director stopped him. " A word, please?"

The vampire simply stopped and turned once again to face his Master. Though, that face and frame could hardly be reffered to as male. Arthur liked to still think of the vampire on masculine terms. Otherwise was just too...

" Now, if I may ask a question?"

A raised eyebrow was the only response he recieved.

Arthur cleared his throat, unfomfortable with the subject at hand. " Why, for love of all that's Holy, did you decide that.... well, on looking like... THAT?"

A slight smile accompanied Alucard's answer. " Because I just couldn't bear being a little boy again."

The vampire drifted out of the room, leaving his Master to puzzle over his cryptic statement.

Bah, Humbug, I say....

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 21:22:41 GMT

Goodness! O_____o

I enjoyed a fairly lukewarm holiday. I'd believed that spending the 25th at home, rather than subjecting myself to the slightly sour and chilly reception that I'd ben given from my parents the last couple years since I've starting dating and living with another woman that we'd stay in; just my girlfriend and I.

Unfortunately, this lack of plans backfired horribly, as they just left the both of us feeling bored and unwanted.

And we burned our Dinner, too.

A trip out to see my girlfriends father; who had stayed behind instead of going to see his Wife's side of the family, brightened both of us up considerably. I was surprised that my girlfriend's Grandmother had bought me a gift. My girlfriend laughed, and told me that her family obviously loved me. It meant more than I can say, considering I'd never recieved anything from any one of three 'grandmothers' I had in my own family.

My Mother gave me a call to wish me a merry Christmas, and I began to feel a little guilty. I didn't have it in me to tell her the truth. I'd lied and told her we were in New Jersey, visiting my girlfiend's family. But; in the end, it all boils down to one thing-

I feel like my girlfriend and I are unwelcomed by my mother. She loves me; and I love her, but she just can't seem to be happy with the way things are. It's like her ideals of what should be keeps her from simply accepting reality; especially since her own childhood and relationships with her parents had been so poor.

I can't wait to start a new year. The last couple of months have been rough to say the least.

Sorry for the ranty~ranty~emo~ness. LOL

On an odd side note, it seems I have my afternoons free, thanks to my manager being fussed at for not making me stick to a schedule. This is a mixed blessing- it gives me time for self reflection and some quiet leisure time by myself.

But it also leaves me alone with myself.

Particularly since my girlfriend works every evening until 11. They were kind enough to schedule us the same days off. Thank goodness for that.

Expect more of me on ther Internets.... Lots LOTs more

LOL.

This exceptionally long post is brought to you by the copious amounts of BOREDOM that I am already starting to feel.

Beautiful Night Creatures

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:19:48 GMT

I was standing outside about 30 minutes ago, when an owl flew right by me.

Guess he was good luck, because I sold one of the two motorcycle helmets we've been trying to get rid of LOL.

He was BIG, too. Bigger than one of my cats, and an dark ashey grey. For some reason, I thought he was a Canadian Goose. I suppose it's because they would sometimes swoop in low around here at the parks and things. I find it kind of funny and ironic, one of my LJ friends had a post showing off an owl calender. (you know who you are ^_~) I had a peek not too long before my sighting and thought about how lovely they are.

I love birds of prey, so this sighting was very special for me. The only other time I've been lucky enough to spot an owl was at my parents house, about 4, or maybe even 5 years ago.

The only other time I've seen a bird of prey in Raleigh was one day at the Capitol building. An exceptionally large brown raptor of unknown species was chasing a sqirrel through a tree. The little grey rodent was giving him quite a workout, too. I stood and watched for about five minutes, until the bird gave up and took off.

In Need of Another Set of Eyes

Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:52:52 GMT

I've been playing clean-up on this for about 5 hours now. Staring at it is getting a bit tedious for me, now you all get to look at it.

If anybody has any suggestions on a color scheme or anything that needs tidying up as far as the lineart goes, let me know.

As far as colors, I'm at a loss for this one. The lineart doesn't satisfy me as of yet, and I want to spend more time on it than I usually would and make it look as good as I can.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b373/ChibiInregra/shared%20art/PentacleknotcolorR.jpg

I'm also thinking about *trying* to talk my girlfriend into a new Hellsing AMV using Placticity by Frontline Assembly. If she doesn't want to do it, I'll muster up the courage to fire up FinalCut and make one myself, just as soon as OVA 4 comes out. I can see all the footage that I need in my head.

Mmmmmm Hellsing OVA gooooodnessss.... *Drool*

Curse you, Geneon, for pulling out of the American market as soon as I have things I want to purchase Domestic! XO

Lazy day and other things.

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:03:38 GMT

Now that I'm forced to work a regular schedule and my girlfriend works evenings, this will be my first evening in the new apartment by myself.

I don't have a particularly rigorous afternoon planned ahead, mostly just finishing touches on winterization, picking up and utilizing the alone time to catch up on some creative endeavors. Writing some fanfiction, maybe even working on some original fiction, and coloring some lineart that my brilliant scanner scanned in for me almost a month ago.

I don't think I've ever been in love with a gadjet, but Epson Perfection V200 Photo scanner, I LOVE U. LOL

On a side note, I had a very odd experience Just yesterday-

I haven't ever had anything so difinitive come through about a past life before. It was so intense, I started sobbing uncontrollably.

Her name was Iulia, and she was the love of my life. Losing her was so painful, that pain was able to convey its self through the ages and rip at me with a force that I've never experienced.

She was knocked off my horse and down a steep embankment. She'd been trying to wake me, trying to warn me of the intentions of the men that were supposed to be protecting us as we journeyed through the mountains on a secret path. A warning shot from a crosbow wounded her slightly and caused her fall.

Though she was not seriously injured, I was unable to reach her, and forced to keep marching down the path. She knew I'd fight. Her shaking head and quiet protest stayed my hand.

I want to tell her I'm sorry, and that I still love her.

This goes to affirm one of my most strongly held personal beliefs- Love is the most powerful thing in the Universe. Love can make us act foolish, silly, even dangerous.

But love can end wars, stop oppression, feed the hungry, end quarrels, and effect amazing and positive change on even the hardest of hearts.

Love and compassion always prevail. Hatred and violence is only returned in kind.

Well, until next time.

Kuro

These make me LOL

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:00:02 GMT

Solid & etc. Always worth a visit. :D

	My BABY! Oekaki (most likely) by yukari Toshimichi
	Divided oekaki (most likely) by yukari Toshimichi

Whoooooeeeeeeeeeeooo ~too much excitement~

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 22:42:46 GMT

~(You get interweb cookies for guessing the odd title referance LOL)~

It's been interesting, these last two weeks.

Girlfriend has no job, but plenty of offers. I've been working hard, but also taking some important time to just sit and chill.

I've finally got some picks of my Girlycard cosplay to show off! :D

Here's the link to the photobucket album. There are a few I took at home, as well as some from the Mall on Sunday.

http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b373/ChibiInregra/Mall%20and%20General%20Cosplay/

As a bonus, CountessSam with facial hair. LOL. We were hanging out at school and she randomly popped back up with it. It was GREAT XD

BUMPERS AHOY~!

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 03:13:16 GMT

Thought I'd give it a silly title.

First, last Friday (Or somewhere in that general vicinity...)~ Bumper thumping like MAD. First my girlfriend, them my friend Jay, then I backed into a car.

>_< GODS. No real damage from any of it. We can all be greatful for that.

Monday, I officially called it quits on my Math class. I don't understand the statistics at all. Sold my book and gave up. My girlfriend and I argued a bit on the path I'd be taking since I only need a math to get my associates. I still want the degree, but we can't seem to communicate very well when it comes to these sorts of life issues.

Tuesday, I DID. NOT. GET. PAID.

:O

They will be paying out my vacation time on next week's check, but what a blow that was. My bosses excuse- 'sometimes people take that much time off without using thier vacation time.' GODS. He's not a bad boss, but the mutiple times I put down , 'please use all 40 hours of my vacation time' never made it to thier intended audience.

On the bright side~ the grocery store pays out it's employees a bi-quarterly bonus check. Thankfully, that came on that previous Thurday, and we hadn't done anything with it since I'd had it cashed.

Friday- Girlfriend is terribly sick, and apparently so is my sister. D: OMFG.

Today, I went and visited my sis in the hospital. Apparently, it looks like it's probably just a 'simple' infection. WHEW. Now, if the doctors could agree on what's causing it. >_<

Ja for now.

P.S. new scanner means new art! YAY! :D

Neko pics

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:45:31 GMT

Photos from Nekocon 2007. The Captain is my girlfriend. I made her coat, and we modified the two airsoft mausers to make them Captain-sized.

If you recognize any of these cosplayers, let me know and I will make sure to include thier names with thier photos.

http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b373/ChibiInregra/Nekocon%202007/

Nekocon News and life

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:52:40 GMT

So, yeah. Got back yesterday from Va. Despite all our valiant efforts, we still spent a combined $300 in the dealers room at Nekocon. XD

So this was my first real anime convention in two years. Nekocon was about the same size attendance wise as Animazement with a bigger space. ( I'll have to check the actual numbers, but that's what it felt like to me.) I danced, went to some panels, and scared the Dippin' Dots vendor with my fangs. LOL

Not many Hellsing cosplayers.... One Alucard, a Walter, an Anderson, an Integra, myself as Girlycard, and my girlfriend as Captain. As always, I forgot to take a pic of myself in my costume, though it may be hiding on another corner of the 'net; I had 2 or 3 people snap my photo at the con. There was one guy who called my costume 'fabulous' ^_______^ Though not many people recognized my girlfriend and I.

EDIT: I forgot the Schrodringer I saw. He was SOOO TALL O_O

I give Neko a 7 out of 10. As far as getting things started on time, most of the small panels went smoothly. The how to draw Hentai got cancelled, because the people didn't show >_<. The large events ran about 30 minutes behind.

The only thing that the con lacked was cosplay diversity. WAY too many Naruto ninjas and Bleach people. But that's whats popular right now... It's not like they control the cosplayers and what they do :P

They had a pretty diverse dealers room, and a nice sized space for their Artist's Alley. Among the dealers' room vendors were the standard anime/manga people, as well as several different clothing vendors dealing Gothic/Lolita and Japanese style clothing. There was also a New Age type stand selling some lovely jewelry. I bought a very nice ankh with and onyx inscribed with a pentagram from there.

I'll post the pics I took as soon as I can get them off my camera. I'll have to dress back up and take a pic of my costume to share XD

Ja.

Hellsing Halloween oneshot

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:34:24 GMT

Couldn't help myself. ~^0^~

It was All Hallows Eve, and all was quiet within the Hellsing manor. Not even the perpetually moving butler stirred this evening; he sat in his chamber, reading by the light of a small lamp.

Outside at the front gate was a different story.

"I'm gonna do it this year!" A group of three boys stood outside the old iron gate. They were dressed for the occasion- one was wearing a sheet in imitation of a ghost, one was all in red with horns and a tail in semblance of a devil, and thier leader was dressed in imitation of a cinema vampire.

The Devil was the first to voice his dissent. " We've been walking all the way up here for three blinking years, and we've NEVER knocked on that door!" He crossed his arms across his chest, in an attempt to hide the shiver being in this place gave him.

"Then why do you come every year?" The Vampire pushed the unsecured gate open and proceeded toward the forbidding door. The Ghost reluctantly followed, but stopped to see if the Devil was coming along.

"Go on! He won't make it to the door anyways..." The Devil stayed in his place by the gate, his eyes defiant but curious.

Two shadowy figures watched the spectacle from a window above.

" I'm gonna do it!" The Vampire had reached the door. He'd never made it this far. The Ghost stood at the foot of the stairs, unable to summon the courage to stand before the ominous portal.

The Vampire turned to goad his companion into climbing the stairs when one of the massive oak doors swung aside.

"Can I help you?" A man who could only be the butler stood on the other side of the door. He was rail thin; his glossy black hair and monacle shone in the golden light that streamed out of the doorway. The Vampire swallowed hard. "Trick... Trick or treat..." The Ghost and the Vampire chorused weakly.

"Oh, of course!" The butler touched his temple with a white-gloved hand. "It's Halloween. How forgetful of me. Do wait here in the hall while I find you a treat."

The Ghost and The Vampire waited nervously in the hall as the butler disappeared. "We made it, we made it!" The vampire embraced his companion briefly. "This isn't so scary." The Ghost observed, his sheet turning with his head.

"What is this?" A man had glided halfway down the stairs, somehow going unnoticed until that exact moment. "Happy Halloween sir!" The Vampire smiled and waved at the man. " Walter must be fetching you candy. How hospitable of him."

Without making a sound, their tall, dark host came gliding down the stairs; his raven black hair and cape streaming behind him.

"And what are you supposed to be?" His scrutiny made the two boys squirm. "Imma ghost..." The sheet-wearing boy declared weakly.

"And you?" The man's wine-dark eyes held The Vampire fast. " I'm a... I'm a...." He stuttered, unable to look away from the man's burning gaze.

" Vampire?" The cloaked man finished for him. The boy nodded weakly. The man grinned, exposing his leonine fangs. "So am I."

"You have a really nice costume...." The vampire boy murmured.

"Costume...? This is no costume."

Booming laughter and a flock of bats drove the screaming children out of the Manor and down the lane; back to their homes to wish they'd never dared venture out on that fateful evening.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"Were the bats necessary?" Walter stood grinning in the doorway leading into the hall.

"Absolutely!" Alucard exclaimed; his grin practically splitting his face.

The true vampire stepped out into the moonlight.

" This is the best Michaelmas I've ever had!"