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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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? ]