[Video]

[alwaysimpaled]

[When Dante clicks on the video, he can be seen spinning Rebellion on its tip, a single finger steadying the great sword as he lounges at his desk. He was far from the normal devil may care attitude he usually had.]

So. This last week did a number on a lot of us. Myself included. I was just lucky enough that my particular alternate self was something of a hermit. But it did show me one thing. I've got issues. A lot of them actually, but this one is something I can actually do something about.

I'm gonna come right out and say it. I need someone to fight. And I'm not talking a barely making contact sparring session, I need someone I can punch through a building and who can do the same to me. I need a fight that I can really cut loose with. The patrols I do help keep the edge off but that need is still there.

If anyone's interested, hit me up.

Comments

Video.

[beamsmagicalgirls]

[Well, 17 stares blankly to the screen before he responds.]

Just one building?

If a certain person doesn't respond, I'm game.

Video.

[alwaysimpaled]

[He shrugs.]

If you can manage more, that'd be fine with me.

...a "certain person"?

Video.

[beamsmagicalgirls]

If he's interested, you'll hear him.

You sound tough at least. I need to take a break from this job hunt anyway.

Video.

[alwaysimpaled]

Fair enough.

[He shrugs.]

I make my living hunting demons that can wipe out all life on the planet by themselves if they wanted. You don't last long in that field if you're not tough.

Video.

[beamsmagicalgirls]

[Whistles, but still doesn't seem impressed.]

I suppose. Okay demon hunter, name the place where you want to fight this.

Video.

[alwaysimpaled]

My shop is probably the safest place. It's nice and deserted.

I'll send over directions.

[ video ]

[ascendedbeing]

It has been a while since the last time we spoke, but if you are looking for an opponent, I do not mind obliging you.

[ video ]

[alwaysimpaled]

[Dante blinks. She wasn't kidding when she said it'd been a while.]

I didn't take you for much of a fighter. You sure you're okay with the whole "punch through buildings" thing?

[ video ]

[ascendedbeing]

[ Dante merely receives a smile in return. ]

I will admit that I am much more of a lover than I am a fighter. I assure you that I have lived through much worse punishment than simply being sent through some buildings.

[ video ]

[alwaysimpaled]

You're sure right? Like... I'm not going to be pulling any punches or holding anything back. I don't want to hurt you if you're not prepared for that.

[ video ]

[ascendedbeing]

You have nothing to worry about. I am more than durable enough for anything you may throw at me, Dante.

[ She may look like a waif, but she's far from it as far as strength's considered. ]

[ video ]

[alwaysimpaled]

Alright, if you're sure about that.

Video

[4starsaviour]

[Hey, look - it's that "certain person"!]

Sure, I'll fight ya!

Video

[beamsmagicalgirls]

First come, first serve.

You're late.

[Sorry Goku.]

Video

[4starsaviour]

Aw, man! That's no fair! I haven't had a fight since I got here! [Besides, he's always late to fights!]

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[beamsmagicalgirls]

Neither have I, so it's fair.

[Goku, plz.]

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[4starsaviour]

[He's perpetually twelve years old, I'm afraid.]

What if I let you get the next one? ...Unless it's Vegeta, one of those Saiyan girls, Hit, or Jiren.

Video

[beamsmagicalgirls]

[And this guy is still seventeen. He gives a simple, straight answer.]

No.

[Video - After the Auction]

[specialist_snowflake]

Explain to me how martial combat will help you solve these 'issues' you claim to be dealing with.

[Because she's not seeing the connection, for one thing. For another, if a fight was the only thing he wanted from the bidding war, he should have just said so.]

[Video - After the Auction]

[alwaysimpaled]

[There was a low chuckle as he responded, with a tiny bit of crimson electricity playing in his eyes.]

Why don't you come over and find out. Don't worry, I won't be going all out on you, but my 'issues' are something that's better seen than heard about.

[Video - After the Auction]

[specialist_snowflake]

I am not so easily goaded into violence.

[Yes she is. He just hasn't pushed her buttons the way a certain drunk can because he's had plenty of practice.]

If a fight is what you truly desire, then I require a proper explanation before making a qualified decision.

[Video]

[alwaysimpaled]

My issues are mine to explain or withheld. If you want the info, you show up. I'm not keen on giving someone like you access to secrets over an unsecured channel.

[He reaches over and pulls a bottle of whiskey out, taking a long drink.]

Just be glad your elf-friend won. If you had gotten in the ring with me, you probably wouldn't have lasted a full five seconds.

[Video - Private]

[specialist_snowflake]

[Coolly, she flips the switch and makes the channel private.]

Is that sufficient?

[She refuses to speak any further about Spock, because that is, actually, a sensitive topic.]

[Video - Private]

[alwaysimpaled]

No. It's not sufficient. You've heard my terms, and considering I'm the one in control here, since it seems your curiosity has been piqued, I'm not inclined to change them.

But tell you what, I'll even be so kind as to let you have the first hit if you do work up the courage to come by my shop. I've got an itch I just can't seem to scratch and you seem like you'd at least scratch that.

[Video]

[kalmaleader]

[A human who can take being punched through buildings, eh? Just goes to show that humans aren't as fragile as they appear. Regardless...]

...It looks like you have a lot of takers already, but if you ever feel that need again, I would be happy to oblige. I've had difficulty finding ways to push myself.

I know you said you wanted to "really cut loose," but are you going as far as a death match? Because I would draw the line at killing my potential opponent.