Mission 1

[strawberryredgrave]

Sender: Dante Sparda
To: Everyone
Subject: Introductions

Can't say I mind this new locale very much. Would mind it a lot less if I didn't get separated from my brother, but if this place really is some extra elaborate dream thing, then he'll be fine.

So while I wonder if my nephew smacked me hard enough to send me here, I should make myself known. The name's Dante, the founder of Devil May Cry. We're guns (and swords) for hire who specialize in the supernatural and lemme tell you, we've seen a lot of weird stuff. Ancient portals to Hell reopening, cults using demonic power to pose as gods, blood sucking demon trees, we've handled them all. I ain't suggesting this is all demonic powers at play here, but it wouldn't surprise me.

"But Dante, you handsome devil" you're probably saying, "there's probably a few demons here already that are pretty cool. You're gonna offend them with this." And maybe I would, if I left it there. I've taken enough cases to know that not only are there good demons just getting by, but also bad people - human, demon or otherwise - manipulating who and whatever they can to get their way. Those are the people we kill. Like a Lady friend of mine once said: even a devil may cry when they lose a loved one.

I was just about ready to go into sort of retirement, but given the circumstances, I got at least one more job to do. Wanna collaborate? Chances are it won't be my weirdest.

Comments

[strawberryredgrave]

There's a first time for everything!

Don't worry; I'm good about keeping the safety on.

[skyglider]

I suppose now is when I admit I actually know nothing about them.

[strawberryredgrave]

Loud ranged weaponry. Comes in all shapes and sizes, from fast repeating shots to big booms.

They can be technical, but in my experience, worth the trouble.

[skyglider]

Understood. I think I'll stick with a bow. For now.

[strawberryredgrave]

A classic! I respect it. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

My brother's more traditional like that, so he'd love to hear people still practice archery.

[skyglider]

Thank you. [...? He thinks?]

Your brother has good taste then.

[strawberryredgrave]

I can already hear him rubbing that in my face.

That ain't a knock against you. Archery's cool; my brother and I just disagree about a lot of things. Brothers bumping heads a lot, you know?

[skyglider]

That sounds troublesome. Shall I keep it to myself, then?

[strawberryredgrave]

Nah. Don't let anyone stop you from being you. I'm used to Vergil being a snob.

Besides, if that's part of your style, then wear it proudly. I do that, too.

[skyglider]

Sound advice. Thank you.

What would you consider your "style?"

[strawberryredgrave]

Me? I like being Versatile. Having a bunch of different tools and techniques to swap between or mix together whenever I can. Keeps people guessing, especially whoever I'm fighting, and lets me have a little fun along the way.

If I really wanted to, I could be more coordinated, more efficient and wrap things up quickly. Thing is, I like to have my own fun. Learned to make my own opportunities for those a long time ago. Kinda like how they say the wisest people enjoying clowning around the most. I may not be the wisest guy, but if the enemy doesn't think so either, then I don't have to be.

[skyglider]

Ah. I see. Half the battle is mental.

That does sound fun.