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[ The feed opens up to a shot of one rather lanky goth dressed in black who is currently sitting inside of a room that's a cross between a rather nice office and a comfy living room. While a certain dynamic duo are fighting just outside of view about paint colors, he seems perfectly at ease to ignore them, even if he kinda sorta has broken into the place they are painting a sign on. ]

I know that the gods have said before that our influences on this place would often bring some our dangers with us, that we should not see this as our fault. However, I would like to issue an apology of sorts for the demons drawn here by my... family. We have always been magnets for such creatures; even in our home world they always found a way to bring Hell to us.

[ V stretches slightly, his lips curving into a small ironic smile even as the fight between blue and red paint sounds like it's getting pretty heated. Of course, that's before the fight is disturbed by a roar and something banging around. V ignores this as well. ]

As much as we wished otherwise, it has also come to our attention that our... particular brand of services are still needed. Even if there are not always demons for us to fight we can always lend our strength to other such battles, or help in training others. So. We are opening the family business to help both our growing community and to prevent any... disasters like the ones witnessed earlier that our existence has caused.

[ And through the open doorway comes a large black panther, streaks of red and blue paint coating the large cat and dripping onto the floor as he trots over and shoves a battered and half full can of paint into V's chest. There's a choked off Shadow! as the feed goes red as the can spills over, which renders the rest of this voice only. ]

Suffice to say, Devil May Cry has come to Asgard. Once the sign is finished, of course.

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[ If there is anything Chizuru has grown used to after living for years on end at an all male warrior compound. It's the sound of background fighting. She's practically tuning it out automatically as she listens to the man's message.. ]

Ah.. [ Somehow the young woman seems worried as she speaks up. ] It's really admirable of you to do this.

[ There's a 'but' that hangs heavy in the air before she even slowly manages to speak on. ]

Do you fight all demons though..?

[ The red has been cleaned up kinda so here's V, his black hole-filled sweater over black turtle and black jeans are now spotted with red paint and red and blue paw prints. There is also a big smug looking cat resting its head on his shoulder. ]

Not entirely, no. You can say that if it was the case, we would have fought ourselves far more than anyone else.

[ The panther licks his face and then flops off to lay on the floor next to him. ]

[ Well, at least that mess has been quite literally taken care of. And while Chizuru's gaze does drift off at the panther for a moment (it's not something you see every day), what V is actually saying is surprising enough that it pulls her attention right back to him. ]

You're saying you're demons as well?

[ That's.. practically literally what he's saying, but apparently she feels the need to confirm it anyway. There's surprise, but there's almost something nervously jittery about it. ]

It's... in our blood.

[ He smiles a little reaching over to pet the forbidden belly of the giant cat, who play-bites his arm in response. ]

We are descendants of the Dark Knight Sparda. Which means nothing to a majority of those here, I am sure.

.. you're right, I've never heard of anyone or anything called that before. [ It's a good thing he added that last bit, since it makes it a little easier for overly polite Chizuru to admit as much. ]

But he must have been very important if he had that sort of title.

He was... a demon who looked at humanity and decided that they were worth protecting. He fought against his own kind and sealed off the demon world from the human world.

In some places, he is even worshiped [ his smile is a little mocking at that; he remembers Fortuna. ] though it is not that any different from that of other gods.

[ So he was important. But what Chizuru is more interested in hearing that he was good - or at least sounds like he was. She would definitely agree with the sentiment that humanity is worth protecting. ]

I see.. From the way that sounds, most demons where you come from must be bad, if they had to be sealed away from humans. But you guys are good.

It's... a little more complicated than that. Suffice to say, the ones that were sealed away deserved it. The ones that like to break said seals also deserve what happens to them... if they misbehave.

[ She can't help but feel that "misbehave" sounds like an understatement, considering everything.. ]

Thank you for explaining. It's just.. [ She pauses for a moment before continuing. ] Demons exist where I come from too, so I was curious about the potential differences.

[ It is. V likes to be a little understated in the way he speaks. For the most part. ]

Do they? Care to talk about your demons? It might make it easier to compare them this way.

Well..

[ She hums, like she has to think about where to even start with it. ]

Where I'm from, demons and humans live in the same world. There's not really any seperation between a human world and a demon world.. Although the demons tend to live away from the humans in secluded areas, so a lot of humans don't even know about their existence. [ Like Chizuru herself. Until a few years ago. ] From what I've heard, demons started living that way since humans often threatened them. Humans were afraid of the demons, or worried because of them.. so they even destroyed the demons' villages back when they all still lived near each other. There aren't a lot of demons left now.

That... does not sound a lot like the demons I know of. They are powerful creatures, born of darkness and of magic at the basic. They do not live in villages or act like humans. They are... other.

[ It was hard to really explain something that was just something he knew. Like how to breathe. It's just not something that could be explained in mere words. It was unfortunate that he could not show any of the magic of a demon; with Shadow here, he could have the cat show off the abilities born to him, but Asgard limits that. ]

You can say that they have ties more along that of the divine and the damned than they do of the secular world.

[ It's a good thing that he adds the last part. Because from Chizuru's point of view, demons are 'other' even where she comes from. But.. ]

They don't seem to have a lot to do with that in my world..

[ Tha.. nkfully..? Chizuru would like to think she's not damned. What would she be even damned for? ]

They're different from humans, but not for any particular reason like that. It just.. depends on whether you're born into a human family or a demon family, I suppose.

[ The horror on his face is mixed with a ting of pride. There had been a thought in the back of his mind about something like this, one he hadn't exactly deigned to entertain with the current environment but had plans to when things evened out.

Looks like he doesn't have to anymore. ]

Has it? This is the first I've heard of it and that's my business.

[ Some more of that pride sneaks in through as he talks. ]

But you do know that Vergil's going to kill you all, right?

Yes... well. We know it is your business but we also felt that if we left it, it will remain in limbo until something worse appears.

[ Look at your little nephew/brother's human half with that little smug grin on his face. He's kinda proud he's managed to sneak this whole thing around the twins though he can't take all the blame. After all, he wasn't the one painting the shop's name on the door. ]

We are prepared to deal with that. [ Not the first time Vergil has tried killing off V, and he suspects it won't ever be the last. ] Even if the majority says he is a part of this, now.

I admire the initiative but you could have asked me first.

[ He exhales shaking his head, hand running through his hair as he starts to think about ways to lessen the eventual blow up. ]

Are you? [ Yeah, there is a considerable amount of doubt in his voice. ] I don't know about Nero, but you and Trish should know better than to play with fire.

It wasn't my intention to override any of your authority on this, however... I was outvoted in telling you.

[ He did make a token protest at coming here while the twins were gone, but Nero and Trish were stubborn and V knew when to draw the line. ]

Yes. Vergil is stubborn and prideful, and I have no doubt that he will become extremely mad by this. [ Because this was his territory and Vergil always acted more like a demon than a human. ] But I also think that he will only blow up a little, and in the end let matters stand.

Nero and Trish are doing this to include him within the family. A... crude inclusion but one all the same.

Yeah, yeah. Guess I am going to have a little talk with my partner and nephew. [ a beat. ] Providing Vergil doesn't eviscerate them first.

[ Dante glances off to the right, his expression narrowing a little before quickly looking back. V has a point, though not a entirely solid one. ]

Don't think it'll just be a little, V. Do I have to remind you that this is probably the first thing he's owned since he came back? [ he shifts a little raising a hand to his head, a distinctly bloody hand. ] You know how Vergil is about things like that.

[ not to mention that he had already laid his claim on the place, a fact that Trish at the very least should have been aware of.]

I have a feeling he will try. Whether he succeeds or not is the question.

[ He is also expected to be in this list of people that will get hurt, truth be told. But he was way too use to Vergil treating him as a shadow to plea for mercy. ]

I know. It is not as if I have the... power necessary to stop either of them once they get something in their head.

If I were you, I'd be getting as far away from his place as you can. I'm not sure I'll be able to stop him.

[ part of Dante doesn't exactly want to, rather stand aside and watch it all unfurl with a box of pizza and a strong drink. in fact he might just do that once they head back, once Dante has managed to calm his twin down to a less murderous level. ]

Not say you do, or that you should have. Maybe don't endorse their questionable choices next time.

That's... a prudent suggestion.

[ Even if Shadow doesn't really want to leave given the way the big cat is just chilling on his legs. ]

I could have texted either of you about this, which, in hindsight, would have been a better plan.

Yeah, maybe you should have. But what's done is done, all there is left to do now is hope you can survive the coming storm.

[ He salutes somewhat dramatically. ]

Good luck.

It... is not like he's tried to kill me before, although I admit that his last attempt did not work given the circumstances.

[ And he bows before pulling himself to his feet using a handy shoulder of his big cat. ]

Yes, well, we shall see.

Your family attracts... [ He pauses to consider the viability of what he's saying. ] ...demons?

Yes. [ He in no way finds this weird or sees any reason why to keep it hidden here. It's not like they were the weirdest people in Asgard. ]

[ As far fetched as that sounds, he's trying to at least understand the logic to a degree. Maybe a superstition? ] Could you tell me how that occurs?

You can call it a... sixth sense, as it were. Demons are attracted to human blood as a source of power while demon blood often results in fights for dominance. For those in between it is as both prey and predator. It makes them a bit... crazy.

I’ve never heard of a sense quite like that. It sounds...interesting

I suppose to others it is unusual. Where I'm from, it is normal for those of us tied to their world.

What did you puerile bastards do?

[ Holy shit, you got him to curse. ]

I did nothing but go inside. The rest is on the heads of Nero and Trish.

[ There's a rumbling growl close by and V just sighs. ]

Aided and abetted by Shadow, I'm afraid to say.

You'll understand if I don't believe you.

I do.

However, it is not as if I have the strength to stop either of them, nor the authority. While I agree that we should start this business here, I did not expect any defacement to occur. I misjudged that.

Authority—

[ Of all of them, he would have expected V to understand. Trish as well. Nero should technically get a pass since he has no idea of the concept of a demon's territory, but right now he's too angry to consider that. There is a good, long moment where Vergil strongly considers killing all of them. In truth, it's the only right thing to do. ]

First, I am reminded of a stupid mistake made in what felt like a half-cocked dream every day [ he still hasn't forgiven you for Gilver's btw ] and now this.

If any of you are still there when I return, I will kill you.

I'm not his father, nor am I her partner. I'm barely a person still.

[ Despite trying to get his own likes and his own dislikes, he doesn't know if it stops where Vergil was and where he begins. He doesn't know, and often it leads to miscalculations. This is probably a bigger one than that name, which by now he wishes to remove from everything but cannot. ]

Then I'll take my leave.

[ Off to the side and somewhat echo-y: ] Holy shit, you guys made him to swear.

Shut up, Dante.

[ Is it better or worse that he can't blame Dante for this? Vergil isn't sure. ]

[ He raises his hands defensively. ]

Okay, okay.

[ When he rounds on Dante, there is very definitely some murder in his eyes. ]

Did you know they were planning this? How long?

[ gee, thanks guys now he has to defuse this ticking time bomb. Dante raises his hands higher, nervous chuckle escaping the back of his throat. ]

Vergil, believe me when I tell you that I had absolutely no idea they were planning this. You really think after months of good behavior I would pull something like this on you?

[ yeah, he would. but not this time, definitely not this time. ]

I wouldn't put it past you.

[ He'd been having such a.... pleasant day, for once. Nothing had tried to kill them, the brisk air had been refreshing, and he'd been appreciating the reminder that he and Dante were still on equal footing in regards to their strength. A pleasant day, entirely ruined. It wouldn't be entirely unreasonable for Dante to have conspired with them to get him away from the building while they enacted their plans. It seems like something a younger sibling would do.

Vergil narrows his eyes, tightens his grip on the Yamato. ]

Look me in the eyes, Dante, and tell me you had no part in this.

[ he frowns, almost insulted at the suggestion only to concede less than a second later. ]

Fair, I won't lie and say it isn't something I'd do.

[ you know he had been really enjoying Vergil's mood today, he wasn't bristling underneath that half smile. it's all ruined now, just like Dante knew it would be the moment he saw V's post, his brother now a furious predator that had just it's dinner stolen. Dante lowers his hands, head cocked to the side, looking Vergil dead in the eyes. ]

I had no part in this.

[ a beat. ]

Cross my heart, hope to die, stick a thousand needles in my eye.

[ He stares at Dante in silence, eyes still narrowed — and honestly, still tempted to take this rage out on him anyway. Dante is, after all, the only one of them he knows will be able to stand the full force of his attack. He grips the Yamato so tightly that her laces creak just a bit — before he turns. ]

Fine.

[ Grabs one of the spare shirts they've taken to packing, making sure it's as blood-free as possible before changing into it. ]

Don't give me any ideas — that can always be arranged. For now, there are errant children that need to be punished.

[ He prepares himself for another round, weight shifted in such a way to spring for the Devil Sword sitting beside him. Probably a good idea to go again, really, could definitely lessen the veritable storm heading in the direction of the others. On second thought, no they made their own bed, they can sleep in it.

There is only a little bit of disappointment when Vergil turns, tension draining from his limbs as he finally gets up on to his feet. ]

Let me make a suggestion, [ Dante shrugs off his coat and ruined shirt, picking up the other spare from the duffle bag. ] How about you don't punish them with Yamato in hand. It might not have been the smartest thing to do, but they mean well.

You don't have to apologize for demons being awful or showing up here, bad shit will always happen.

What's going on in the next room? And shouldn't you try to stop it? [ Peter's eyebrows go up at the view of the panther and then he can't help but laugh. ] Oh I know that kitty. Is it yours? Poor thing needs a bath.

Demons like to show up where we are, even home we had such problems. Still, I feel remorseful for it.

[ He shrugs, pushing himself to his feet and resting a hand on Shadow's shoulder. ] It's nothing I can stop. Both of them are far more sturdier than I.

This is Shadow, and I apologize in advance for any trouble the demon gave you.

it's still the demon's fault, in my opinion, but if it helps you any, I'm sure peopel will understand you all didn't cause this on purpose.

I think I recognize's Nero's voice, who's the other?

She's a real demon too of you are just calling her that because she's a feline' Because my girlfriend's cat could be categorized the same way. [ Peter clearly does't hold any grudges. ]

I suppose... that does help. A little.

[ He glances up as he hears a loud shout and some more crashing, and then looks down at Shadow, who was ignoring the noise. ] Trish. She is Dante's partner. Or one of them, I believe.

[ V smiles slightly, giving the panther's shoulder a pat. ] Both.

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