So much for a peaceful evening. Her left eye twitched, and her cheeks were flushed with not only anger, but something very much akin to light embarrassment. She wasn't aware as to WHY the hell he was trying to provoke her suddenly, but Alucard always had his own agenda. She'd probably never figure the vampire out.

"It may be your passion, but it is most certainly not mine!" she snaps back, eyes narrowing dangerously. Secretly, however, the very thought of battle sends a tiny thrill down her spine. Not war, but simply of battle in general. The defeat of her foes, namely those undead in nature.