"This is on the list of things to attend to," she assures him, beginning to walk. Yes indeed, making sure the Princess has somewhere to stay that isn't in complete shambles is important - there's nothing wrong in essence with remaining in the hall proper, but it's comforting from a strategic perspective to have a more personal stronghold. (She'll never forget the Valentines. Thanks, Jan.)

"We arrived here directly from Bete Noire. Alucard thought that we'd be making it home, but dimension-hopping is beyond even his skill to be an adept hand at." Her irritation with that is resigned, alas.