"That'll do." Not that this is truly his invention, but Alucard cannot help but think of the future and how knowledge is transmitted. He's worked with so many records in the past, he knows the lengthy names get abbreviated by others. Better to be the one doing it now.

But they move away from the wonders of the age, just for a moment, and there's a thinner smile at Christine's thoughts. They're a relief to hear. That much is clear from the flicker in his eyes.

"It is a relief to hear sense," he murmurs softly. "I've heard too many people that don't seem to understand the lack of constant war is what allows the world to develop."