A Frequency Of Me And You | By : Demonized Category: +A through F > Devil May Cry Views: 703 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
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I'm pulled from my slumber by the familiar prickle of Nero's energy at the edge of my senses and I slowly crack open my eyes. I'm still in the lobby of Devil May Cry, that much is a given, but I've moved from the couch in my sleep. My new location is quite a curious one in that I have chosen to cram myself under Dante's desk—still in my considerably bulky demon form—and with Devil Sword Dante no less. It is quite a comfortable spot as far as my instincts are concerned but it isn't the nest that awaits me upstairs.
I could get up and greet Nero at the door—be a proper host—but I am content to stay here where it is reasonably dark. The truth is that I do not intend to forge any kind of connection with my offspring. Even if Dante were to urge me towards it the desire simply isn't there. Such a thing, had it ever existed, probably died with my brother. Even knowing that there is little I can do to dissuade Nero of such notions. Stubbornness is a trait we all share and Nero seems to have it in spades if his return is any indication.
It is just as well that I do not get up because Nero lets himself in—a dangerous habit to maintain when dealing with another demon. At least he is alone. And quite curiously he is taking care to keep quiet as he moves into the lobby. Even more curious is how he carefully wraps himself in his energy to portray himself as unassuming.
I finally stir from the comfort of the desk's confines, which prompts Nero to go perfectly still and clamber to my feet. The immediate area around the desk is undisturbed but the rest of the lobby is in absolute shambles as if a war had been waged here. Nero flinches as my gaze finally settles on him and I am admittedly surprised to note that he looks ready to flee. It is a cause for concern, as is the state of the lobby, but one that should be addressed in a more approachable form than my current one.
The shift back to my human form isn't as easy as I remember it to be, something I will have to ponder on later, but Nero relaxes slightly at my transition. "So, uh, I take it that you're back to, uh, being you?" His rather tentative question is enough to give me pause and reevaluate the current state of the lobby along with Nero's behavior.
"Quite," I state as I carefully survey the damage to the lobby. A great deal of the damage had been made by very sharp claws—my own to be precise—and there are signs that I had been protecting the desk. Most of the damage is old, by days at the least, leading me to conclude that I was out for much longer than a night. "What is today's date?"
Nero blinks at my question, a little puzzled at first, then frowns. "It's the twenty-second of July… Why?"
"Because I don't know how long I've been out." I hate to admit such a weakness but it is far more troubling that I have lost time and in that lost time had gone into what seems to be a feral state. I honestly don't know if it's a one-time thing or if it will happen again but Nero's being here will be beneficial. I can only assume by his behavior and approach, that he had visited quite often.
"What's the last thing you remember?" There is a hint of concern in Nero's tone but he makes no move towards me. He is still on guard as if I might attack him at any given moment.
"You slamming the door on your way out." I don't dare mention Dante's sword or apparition for fear of Nero jumping to the wrong conclusions and trying to help me. Nero would not understand the complexity of our situation, probably not right away. Probably never. Dante is dead and yet he is also the sword. Bound to me, he had said. So no, I don't dare mention it to Nero. "And then I went to sleep."
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