The thought of Alucard getting caught shapeshifting is so hilarious to me sgxgs Like, it reminds me of those videos where babies see their dads with a shaved face for the first time and start crying because they don’t recognize him.
I think once the child got a good look at Alucard’s face they’d recognize him, but upon first seeing him they’d definitely be alarmed. I always imagine any children he has as being pretty fiery so I really love your idea of them biting his legs lol “Get away from my mommy/daddy!”
He’d probably just like, smile, amused, and pick the child up by the back of their shirt like a puppy, brings them to eye level and asks if they really don’t recognize their dear tata. Upon realizing that it’s him the little one is super happy to play with his hair and rub his scruffy chin.
It probably wouldn’t be too big of an issue, because it’s pretty easy to lie to kids about the passage of time, so they could easily just say that daddy grew his hair out/forgot to shave.
Though it might lead to a moment where, upon Alucard resuming his usual form, the child starts crying because they liked his long “haircut” better, lol.
Zu Asche, zu Staub.
Unpopular opinion: carn in 71 is authentic and adorable. A little lost? Sure. They are just in-that-phase™, and I have faith in their character that they will find out how to be truly independent.