Catchall Catchup (Various)

[notquitedracula]

Alchemical Aptitude (Trunks, maybe Bulma?)
[True to his word, Soma managed to show up at the Capsule Corp building in Nova the day after his conversation with Trunks. He's wearing his usual attire - long white coat, jeans, boots, and black turtleneck - but doesn't seem to be wearing a sword, for once. Not that that means anything, necessarily, but it's generally considered to be bad manners to go armed to a friendly meeting.

He's carrying a folder with a stack of what looks like loose printouts as well as a smaller pamphlet that looks to be handwritten.]

My Demons (Dante)
[Dante's invitation to demonstrate his capabilities put Soma in something of a tight spot. On the one hand, he was pretty sure the hunter would agree that he had all the control he needed to work with them on Attleton turf. On the other, his methods were... decidedly not normal, and might be a bit off-putting. Hopefully Dante won't object TOO violently when he finds out he's playing host to a soul eater.]

Uptown Downtime (Open)
[It's the weekend, and Soma has a whole entire day to goof off. What better way to do that than spend time shopping around, talking to friends, and generally trying to seize a few hours of normalcy from a world that's been dedicating itself to making his life as abnormal as possible? About the only place he won't be spotted is probably Attleton. Feel free to chat up the dhampir!]

Comments

[notquitedracula]

[Soma rises from his chair and gives the hunter a sarcastic little bow. Well played, Dante.

Once they're outside, Soma stretches for a few seconds to limber up.] I'm not going to unpack my whole toolbox here. There's too much stuff around that can be damaged.

[He makes a few selections, and then frowns.] I need a target. Something that can take a beating.

[alwaysimpaled]

[Dante shrugs a bit, motioning to the rest of the gate.]

Whole place is deserted so don't worry about collateral. As for a target, I get impaled on swords bigger than most people on an alarming frequency. Hit me with your best shot.

[notquitedracula]

[Soma rolls his shoulders, nodding absently. He's been impaled a few times too, he doesn't find it so unbelievable that Dante has survived the experience.] Alright. But remember - you asked for this.

[And Soma proceeds to unleash... pretty much everything he has. Everything from Abaddon to Zombie, in both bullet and guardian forms. Form changes, familiars, tentacles, giant things sprouting from his back, everything. He caps it off with his transformations. All told, something like 400 unique abilities.]

I'd show you my armory too, but a guy's got to have some secrets, in this business.

[alwaysimpaled]

[Dante doesn't seem to make any move to avoid or otherwise evade any of the attacks, nor does he seem any worse for wear after the onslaught. He wasn't expecting all of that. He just wanted a few examples to draw from, but he appreciated the thoroughness.]

Quite the repertoire you've got there. Wasn't expecting that, but you've more than demonstrated your control over all that. You pass. I don't have an actual license or anything, but if anyone questions ya just send 'em to me and I'll set things right.

[notquitedracula]

[The way he shrugged off petrification was especially noteworthy. Soma's making some serious mental notes about not fucking with this guy.]

Thanks. I think I'm covered in all the cities, now.

[He stretches, trying to wind down some from that display.] Pretty interesting blade you've got, there.

[alwaysimpaled]

[Dante motions to Rebellion on his back.]

This? This is honestly the least interesting toy in my toy box.

[notquitedracula]

Must be a nice toy box. I've got a few interesting ones of my own - including this thing. [He pulls... a sword struck through a stone out of his coat.]

[alwaysimpaled]

It sure is. My collection from over twenty years of demon hunting.

[Dante chuckles a bit, deciding not to question the coat.]

I've heard of the Sword in the Stone but that's kinda ridiculous.

[notquitedracula]

[One of the perks of being kidnapped by a demon castle that wants you to be its new tenant.]

Just a bit, yeah. I could rattle off some names, but I think at least half of them are reproductions, even if they do have some of the power of the originals.

[alwaysimpaled]

Either way, it's up to you what you disclose at this point. You've more than demonstrated your control.

[He shrugs, slipping his hands into his pockets.]

I'm about to take off though, lunch break and all. Care to join me?

[notquitedracula]

I'm a little worn out to start comparing toys - maybe some other time. As for lunch... Sure. You got a preference? My treat - least I can do for messing up your place like that. [He gestures to several piles of rubble that probably used to be unimportant buildings. Probably.]

[alwaysimpaled]

Nah, I'm buying. I get a regular discount at a nearby diner. They've got excellent Strawberry Sundaes.

[notquitedracula]

[A bit of a brow quirk at that specific menu item. You remind him of someone else, Dante.] I'm not going to turn down free food. Lead the way.