Or the Fates are having a go at us. I'd believe that.

[There's an annoyed huff from Alucard for a moment before he considers. Zagreus can't stay on the surface, as he belongs in the Underworld. Alucard doesn't entirely belong here either, even if it's not exactly unwelcome either, but he doubts he could stay for long.]

...When I inevitably go back up above. [As he has no delusions of otherwise.] If I were to per chance run into your mother. Is there a message I can give? On your behalf.