[He's certainly caught her off-guard, hopefully sending fear careening through those veins. Might be enough to scare her off, because despite himself, Alucard does not want to use this steel to pierce the soft flesh of her neck. Not unless it is absolutely necessary.
Gold-yellow eyes narrow, his teeth a flash of white as he exhibits his scowl.]
And who says I shall be generous enough to humor questions from trespassers?
[Though he's not cutting out her tongue or anything like that; Iona can decide if she wants to ask away.]
[My what, big teeth you have— Well, as much as she would like to banter back with this gentleman, Iona figures that she better stand up for herself first.
This is why she reaches for the blade, wrapping her hand around the pointed end.]
First of all...
[And she... Gently? Yes, gently pushes the sword downwards so it's away from her throat. Notably, no blood has been drawn from her palm and despite the casualness of her movement, there is way too much physical strength behind it.]
Please don't point this at me.
Second, I'm actually trying to find my way out believe it or not. Know anything about magic doors?
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Gold-yellow eyes narrow, his teeth a flash of white as he exhibits his scowl.]
And who says I shall be generous enough to humor questions from trespassers?
[Though he's not cutting out her tongue or anything like that; Iona can decide if she wants to ask away.]
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This is why she reaches for the blade, wrapping her hand around the pointed end.]
First of all...
[And she... Gently? Yes, gently pushes the sword downwards so it's away from her throat. Notably, no blood has been drawn from her palm and despite the casualness of her movement, there is way too much physical strength behind it.]
Please don't point this at me.
Second, I'm actually trying to find my way out believe it or not. Know anything about magic doors?