[Neither of them even bothers trying. Instead, they turn their attention to the amulet. A faint light shines from inside the jewels, as the pair of devils focus in on it. The light expands, then spreads to the encompass the empty body.
Occupied as they are, neither devil notices a faint spark of holy light slip in through the back entrance and join with the light of the witch's soul a second before her eyes crack open.]
[ Dante is surprised when her eyes open. It's not that he didn't trust Rodin and Alastor to pull this off, he was just so scared it wouldn't work that he was on edge. He takes a step forward, towards Eva, afraid to approach too close - in case it distracts the two while they're still working. ]
Mom...?
[ Vergil is just standing where he was, frozen with shock. Even though he'd prepared himself for this, no amount of preparation is enough. ]
[ Dante crosses the distance left between them, wrapping his arms around her as soon as he gets close enough to. Her warmth is something he hasn't felt since he was a child, and it's relieving to feel it again, like something that was missing from his heart has been returned.
Vergil stays where he is, looking kind of like a frightened deer. ]
Alastor and Rodin brought you back, Mom. Alastor is the one who figured out you were in the amulet.
[ Dante looks over at Vergil and beckons him. Vergil shuffles forward, moving slow at first until he reaches the halfway point, then he rushes forward. ]
[ Okay, so Vergil just despises thinking about it. He's not going to be the one to explain it. ]
I'm fine, Mother, I promise. My concern is you.
[ Dante doesn't think that Vergil is actually fine. The struggles that his brother has been having didn't miss him. But he's not exactly the type to call him out. ]
Vergil. [Stern Mom Voice time.] What have I told you about admitting when you need help? I wasn't fully aware while the amulet was separated, but I could still tell how hard things were for you.
[Rodin looks...a little too amused at Eva's lecture, while Alastor exaggerates a wince.]
...........they still are. [ Vergil sighs, hating to admit it, but - her words are just as influential now as they were back then. ] But it's difficult to talk about.
[ Dante is wondering if he has a lecture of his own coming, considering how bad he used to be at taking care of himself. ]
[He is in for a lecture of his own about that very subject. Eva winds up fussing over both the boys for a bit, along with asking a few questions about Alastor and what happened to him. Ultimately, the electrical devil deflects to the present, and the fact that they should celebrate a successful miracle.
It's a bit after that that Rodin addresses Dante.]
[Rodin puts the sword down in favor of a cigar. Rather than reaching for a lighter, he holds his thumb under it and a small tongue of purple Hellfire flares to life. He takes a long drag, and an almost sigh like exhale.]
So much for playin' that new Zelda game on release. I'll do some looking around. Got all kinds of contacts in low places, if ya catch my drift.
[Eva attempts to quickly stand, only to wobble instead.]
I'll-
[Alastor's almost immediately over to steady her.]
You'll rest, at least until you get settled back in.
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Occupied as they are, neither devil notices a faint spark of holy light slip in through the back entrance and join with the light of the witch's soul a second before her eyes crack open.]
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Mom...?
[ Vergil is just standing where he was, frozen with shock. Even though he'd prepared himself for this, no amount of preparation is enough. ]
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Dante...and Vergil? Come here, both of you.
[Alastor lets out a breath and drops into one of the barstools.]
Good idea, might not be the best idea for you to stand up right away. Hey Rodin, the party's on me.
[Rodin grins and starts putting glasses out on the bar.]
Glad to have one of my best customers up and movin' agin.
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Vergil stays where he is, looking kind of like a frightened deer. ]
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Vergil, you too. And...Alastor, is that you?
[He waves and reaches for a just filled glass.]
I know, I know, you thought I'd be taller. ...Good to see you again.
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[ Dante looks over at Vergil and beckons him. Vergil shuffles forward, moving slow at first until he reaches the halfway point, then he rushes forward. ]
Mother.
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I'm so glad you're okay. Both of you, obviously, but after Mallet...
[Alastor nods and takes a sip of his drink.]
Even I thought you were done for.
[Rodin slides three drinks toward Eva and the boys.]
Sounds like I'm missing a Hell of a story.
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[ Okay, so Vergil just despises thinking about it. He's not going to be the one to explain it. ]
I'm fine, Mother, I promise. My concern is you.
[ Dante doesn't think that Vergil is actually fine. The struggles that his brother has been having didn't miss him. But he's not exactly the type to call him out. ]
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[Rodin looks...a little too amused at Eva's lecture, while Alastor exaggerates a wince.]
Scolded...
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[ Dante is wondering if he has a lecture of his own coming, considering how bad he used to be at taking care of himself. ]
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It's a bit after that that Rodin addresses Dante.]
That sword of yours, mind if I take a look at it?
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[ Dante breaks away from his mother so he can summon the sword, handing it over after. ]
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Hmm...construction looks slapdash, but the materials seem top notch. You used Rebellion and Sparda's old sword for this, yeah?
[Alastor snorts over his drink.]
That's almost a compliment from you, considering I'm pretty sure it's the first Arm he made himself.
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[ Vergil eyes him with an odd look. Dante looks offended. ]
What?!
You say it all so casually.
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Considering the first thing I did when I met him was stab him? Can't say I'm surprised.
[Eva shakes her head with a sigh.]
You boys...you know, your father and I had hoped you'd grow out of the recklessness.
[Rodin holds the sword pointed at the ceiling.]
Speakin' of the little devil, where's the rest of him?
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[ Dante gives Vergil a blank look. ]
Come on, who's the one who separated themselves into two beings, then plante - wait, what?
[ He finally registered the question. ]
What are you talking about?
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Where? He should have been safe in the Force Edge.
[Rodin frowns and holds the sword out.]
Then someone went and pulled a fast one. There's only a fragment of his soul in here.
[Alastor puts his drink down, tail twitching behind him.]
I'd noticed it was faint...thought he was just asleep or something.
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We gotta find the rest.
[ Vergil already has his hand on his sword, not realizing that Dante doesn't mean immediately. ]
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So much for playin' that new Zelda game on release. I'll do some looking around. Got all kinds of contacts in low places, if ya catch my drift.
[Eva attempts to quickly stand, only to wobble instead.]
I'll-
[Alastor's almost immediately over to steady her.]
You'll rest, at least until you get settled back in.
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[ Vergil glowers at Dante for that. ]
I wasn't going to tell her about that yet! And we were talking about Father!
[ Dante waves a hand dismissively. ]
There's nothing to talk about until Rodin looks into things.
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Grandkid? With...Vergil! You were seventeen!
[....Alastor's just going to claim some distance from this kerfluffle.]
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[ Yes, that's Dante's entire reaction to getting Vergil in trouble. Vergil glowers at him and then looks back at Eva. ]
You are right, Mother. But I don't regret it - he's a fine man.
[ He refuses to apologize for Nero. ]
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Should we tell him you said as much?
[Eva crosses her arms.]
You are definitely introducing me.
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Is this the wrong time to tell you that Nero and Kyrie are expecting a baby, Mom? You'll be a grandmother twice over.
They're what.
[ Apparently Vergil didn't know? ]