DEC. TEST DRIVE

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It's that time again!



G'day, Ruby City!

Thinking of apping a character but not sure they'll fit in the city walls?

Have no fear, a meme for you is here.

Directions:

• Post with your character with their name and canon on top!


• Choose a location and prompt or wait for someone else to tag.


• If you'd like, leave contact info for people to get in contact for plotting and other such shenans.


• Tag around! Make friends. Don't be afraid to chat OOC while tagging.

Locations:

1. Train Station: New arrival, or waiting to welcome people? Either way, the train comes in, but you still can't ride it out.


2. Cathedral: Looking for redemption? Just doing a little sight-seeing? Or just getting a little shelter?


3. The Clocktower: You can see the whole city from here!


4. The Black Stallion Saloon: You were told the burgers were great here-- but maybe you just came for the beer.


5. The Library: You came to do a little research, but it looks like all of the information's just out of your reach. Though, you can always find a way to pass the time here.


6. The Coffee Joint: A lovely place to have a chat and a bite to eat.


7. Le Cafe Anglais: A Parisian-British fusion that's as charming as it sounds and serves the best tea around.

Scenarios

1. Just walked in: You intended to get here, and you made your way in; but now someone's caught your eye and you'd like to have a chat.


2. Been here all day: You've been sitting around minding the time. Maybe you didn't notice them at first or maybe you were just working up the courage to talk-- either way, they know you're here and you know it too.


3. Bad weather: You're here because you've gotten rained in. This wasn't your choice, but at least it's dry-- right?


4. Wild card: Got something better in mind? Well screw these prompts, try it out yourself!

Have fun, guys!

Comments

[bloodright]

[Similarly, until he nearly walks into the other, he only notices that someone is in his way.]

Watch it.

[As he pushes his hair out of his eyes to glare, the realisation dawns on him.

Although that really doesn't change his actions any. In fact, if anything, Vergil has all the more reason to glare.]

[stylish_hunter]

[Pleasant as usual. Although he should probably be glad Vergil's first instinct wasn't to just slice him up like a tomato.

Not that that wouldn't be incredibly nostalgic.]

Hnph. Is it just me, or did you get shorter?

[Really. That's what you decide to say. Wow Dante A +.]

[bloodright]

[He scoffs.]

Looking for a fight, I see.

[Don't push your luck, Dante.]

[stylish_hunter]

You wind up in some weird city, and that's the first thing that pops in your head?

[Never mind he totally started it. Because he did.]

[bloodright]

And the first thing you have to say to your dear older brother is 'you've shrunk'? You should know the elder will always be a step above the younger.

[And never mind that Dante's clearly older, and built stronger in general than Vergil last remembers him.]

[stylish_hunter]

[Ah haha, how long has it been since they've done this? The back and forth bickering just for the hell of it? He missed this, more than he could ever properly say.

Not that he would mind you, you just don't admit those things out loud.]

Can you blame me? Gotta take this opportunity by the horns, dear brother.

[So much smirking. He raises his eyes to the clocktower, and arms out as if inviting someone to come down and speak with them.]

Good show, city. Real nicely done this time. You've outdone yourself.

[Just gonna sass the sky don't mind him. He's having some difficulties dealing with this. What with Vergil being quite dead last he knew.]

[bloodright]

...

[Vergil raises an eyebrow. As high as possible, man. What the hell are you doing Dante.]

I would say it's good to see some things never change, but in the case of your lunacy, it really isn't.

[stylish_hunter]

My lunacy?

[Vergil just gets the flattest look. Like you have any room to talk, mister raises an evil tower from its sleep.]

Pfeh. Where are you going, anyway? Out in this mess and you're going to end up buried under a mudslide.

[Which would be hilarious but also a pain in the ass.]

[bloodright]

[That was totally justified okay.]

The mountains. Rain and mud are not about to hinder me.

[stylish_hunter]

[By justified do you mean crazy?]

When did they bring you from?

{Well that was out of the blue way to go.]

[bloodright]

What does it matter.

[Alternatively, 'why should I tell you']

[stylish_hunter]

[Most flippant shrug. Too flippant. Forced flippant. Not that most people can figure that out.]

Color me curious. Funny they'd bring us so far apart, I wonder why that is.

[bloodright]

You know damn well.

[So I'm deciding between two awful canon points: pre-3 or post-1 so let's go with the latter for this 8)]

[stylish_hunter]

Do I? Sorry, I think you must be mistaken.

[Oh man post 1 would be fantastic for a lot of trauma. Also possibly slightly easier to deal with Vergil we just don't know. Much closer age?]

[bloodright]

You forget fratricide so easily?

[My thoughts exactly. Pre 3 allows for canon update but post 1 is just...]

[stylish_hunter]

[WELL THAT ANSWERS THAT QUESTION. He very nearly flinches as if struck, actually glancing away. Yeah that... not something he's exactly proud of. Or happy about. Wow.]

And here you're playing coy with me the whole time.

[I've never had a post 1 Vergil it's bound to be something interesting. Dante's not sure how he feels about this.]

[bloodright]

What else did you expect.

[He turns away. Truthfully, he's glad for it, in some ways. Being released from that state, forced to act against his own will. But he doesn't want to have to admit as much.]

[stylish_hunter]

Hn. Nothing really.

[It was typical, expected with them. They really weren't good at saying what they mean or meaning what they say. At least Dante wasn't, Vergil just didn't say much at all.

He just watches for a few moments, uncomfortable. Very little could unsettle Dante this badly, but, well... he's just literally seen a ghost and it's the one ghost he never thought he'd see again.

It came as a surprise too late, before he realized entirely what he was doing he'd closed the distance and wrapped his arms around Vergil's shoulders, giving him a tight hug. It didn't last long, just a brief moment before he lets go and steps away like he'd done nothing at all.

It's probably a good thing it's raining.]

[bloodright]

[While he doesn't react, it also means he doesn't put a stop to the obvious display of affection. Something he would normally avoid at any cost. At this point does appearing to have no emotion prove anything? He's already failed in reaching Sparda's strength, and now even Dante has passed him. Or is it another chance to try aagain? He can't very well do anything until he's decided which it is.]

Don't dare cry, it's pathetic.

[stylish_hunter]

[TOO LATE YOU CAN'T STOP HIM. He just huffs indignantly, as much as it's raining it's not like anyone can tell the difference. Though, to be honest, he's surprised he didn't end up with a sword in his gut. Maybe they've both calmed down a bit at this stage.]

Like I would.

[You are the worst bullshitter Dante no one believes you ever.]

Go on, have fun with your mountain. Try not to get buried, I'd hate to have to dig you out.

[Flawlessly covered up there.]

[bloodright]

Please. You've always been so sentimental. I would hate to get into trouble and cause you more grief. Fortunately I'm not like you, nor would I fall so easily.

[He glances back, pushing his hair away again. And quickly turns his back again. Even with the rain he can't be too careful.

He curses under his breath. Why must he still be so human.]

[stylish_hunter]

Pfeh. Whatever you say.

[Still going to count not getting a sword though his gut as a win. He's about to leave him to it, but he does notice that pause.]

What's the matter?

[There's nothing wrong with being human :<.]

[bloodright]

Nothing.

[Because that's totally not suspicious.]

[stylish_hunter]

[Oh look he's wearing your dry disbelieving face is it like a scruffy mirror Vergil? Because it should be.]

Really.

[Very convinced.]

[bloodright]

[Don't you look at him with that face. Especially after defiling it with scruff.]

What are you badgering me for? Open your ears.