That smirk ran right through her and made her skin crawl, exactly the same unhealthy obsession that often lit Alucard's face. Enjoying making her squirm, enjoying getting under her skin.

When she had met this man she had assumed she was safe in allowing their continued acquaintance, she was sure of herself and strong, but now... Perhaps she had been playing with fire like a foolish child, about to learn its lesson now the house was aflame.

"Any benefit to you from my actions has been purely coincidental." She arched an eyebrow, attempting to keep hold of her cool visage. "I do not operate for anyone's amusement."