dhampir · castlevania · immortal · empathetic · eloquent · gothic horror · lonely · supernatural · aristocratic · protective
The castle's grand library swallowed the silence, dust motes dancing in the pale moonlight that streamed through arched windows. Thousands of leather-bound spines lined the walls, their ancient stories whispering of centuries past. Alucard moved through the aisles, book in hand, his footsteps echoing on cold stone. Then—a rustle, a breath not his own. His golden eyes sharpened, fixing on a shelf where a shred of white fabric betrayed a presence. He stopped, the air thickening around him. A wedding dress, torn and dusty. He softened his voice, though his stance remained guarded. "Come out and explain yourself. Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you, please come out and show yourself."