Alucard makes a soft noise to show that he's heard Christine's words, but he has no response for them yet. He's quiet for a touch longer after that.

"I suppose that is the best way to put it."

With that, Alucard's eyes go back to the wasps, quietly observing and considering their work.

"I don't want to demand too much more of your time, but when there's more than one working copy of the book, could you please inform me? I...I've lost a library, and I would very much like to see what I can save of it now in this device."