[He smiles faintly at Bucky's prediction, though it isn't particularly positive. A little wry, shading towards humorless.]

I fear that any intentions that begin with a kidnapping cannot be entirely aboveboard.

[After a moment, however, he sighs theatrically, and shrugs. The seriousness of his expression lifts, and Alucard shrugs lazily.]

Nevertheless. What can we do, in the face of such powers? We must soldier on.

[He doesn't remotely believe that there's nothing that can be done but if they really are watching, he's loathe to telegraph his displeasure too obviously. Better to play the dissolute nobleman and be underestimated.]