With the help of the tiny captain the Steel-clad axe-wielding man was finally slain, cursing the Iron Roses with his last breath. In the momentary reprieve Alaric reacquired his Hammer, though with no danger of being attacked by the giantess again and the party of Iron Roses capable of finishing the vampire he took a moment for himself. He planted the pommel of his hammer on the ground and rested one hand atop the head.

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, seemingly trying to calm himself, when he suddenly began quietly speaking "hmm? yes I know I got out of hand, it isn't usually a problem, you know I'm not used to fighting alongside others...well it doesn't help that the undead are involved...of course I'm going to be more careful!"