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[alwaysimpaled]

[When Dante shows up on the feed, he looks almost... refreshed.]

Hey everyone, sorry about going AWOL on such short notice. Had some family matters to attend to.

[For the Guardians, that should be a pretty good indication of what had come up at least.]

But, things are good now, and I'll be getting back to my duties immediately. A big thanks to Integra for stepping up and handling things in my absence.

[Private to Satou.]

Sorry for the mess we made on your turf. Shouldn't be happening again.

[Private to Integra]

How'd the interviews go?

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[priceofmagic]

[She frowns,] We don’t need Guardians being labeled criminals, so I won’t bring you guys in for anything this time. Don’t do it again!

... Are you feeling any better?

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[alwaysimpaled]

At least everyone came out alive. The last time someone jumped my brother like that, all that was left was a few strips of skin and lots of blood. He's not the merciful type.

[He nods.]

Yup. It feels weird as hell to actually see him up walking around but yeah.

[Video]

[wontdieifkilled]

It's good to hear that everything is OK. It's good to have you back, especially if I end up working for you soon.

[Video]

[alwaysimpaled]

Not gonna lie, it went better than I ever expected it to go, considering.

[wontdieifkilled]

Did it? How so?

[The question just slips out. Shirou really is too curious.]

[alwaysimpaled]

If you end up getting hired, I'll fill you in. In the meantime though, it's kinda personal, no offense.

[wontdieifkilled]

I understand. I probably shouldn't have asked, but my curiosity got the better of me. Sorry.

[alwaysimpaled]

Don't worry about it. Considering how I just sort of vanished, it's normal to be curious.

[Video]

[scarlet_devil]

So, that's why you up and vanished? Integra wasn't exactly forthcoming.

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[alwaysimpaled]

Good. I'll have to give her a bonus. Seriously though, I doubt it would've been quite as bloodless had details gotten out and people had crashed the party.

[Video]

[scarlet_devil]

[ The little vampire bristles. ]

I would had been fine!

[Video]

[alwaysimpaled]

You would've been cut into tiny pieces faster than you could blink. Even if you had survived that, it would've been messy.

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[fairbrook]

( Oh, good. He's back!! Thank you, Dante. She was dying. )

Unfortunately, I cannot say I've been able to drum up much interest. But I've been able to line up two interviews so far.

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[alwaysimpaled]

[And Dante is surprised he isn't.]

That's to be expected honestly. The main reason I had so many before was because people wanting to train with me rather than any attachment to the town. Still, two is better than nothing. I'm guessing that Shirou kid is one of 'em?

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[fairbrook]

( If it's any consolation, she has attachment to the town, even if she'll confess the work is way below her pay grade. )

Yes, that's right. Shirou has expressed interest, and so has a man named Archer. As it happens, I'm already priorly acquainted with both. ( It gives them a leg up, in some was. She was fond of Shirou. ) Also, there's now a third. A boy named Neito Monoma. Though I cannot say I know much about him.

( He mentioned having a hero license, Dante. WTF even is that???? )

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[alwaysimpaled]

Shirou's a good kid, and I've had drinks with Archer. Seems like he's got a decent enough head on his shoulder.

Monoma... oh right he's one of Aizawa's kids. I'm a bit hesitant on him just because of his age. He's a unique one to be sure, but then again everyone from that world seems to be pretty unique.

[Video]

[light_of_willpower]

Considering you look better, I should probably worry about where and what you were doing.

[Do you hear the hint of teasing snark? Because it's there.]

Things okay?

[Video]

[alwaysimpaled]

[There's a chuckle at that, and a bit of hesitation in answering, but when he does, there's a sincere look of relief on his face.]

Yeah. Things are better than I thought they could be.

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[light_of_willpower]

Whatever it was, not as bad as you worried about huh?

[An understanding smile, as Trunks gets that kind of relief.]

[Video]

[alwaysimpaled]

Yeah. That's the best way to put it. Time is a weird thing like that.

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[fashionably_strong]

Your brother is more chill than I expected based on what you said about him before.

[Don't worry, Dante, she didn't actually approach him on purpose. She just...made conversation upon realizing it was him, and the conversation was more civil than she'd anticipated.]

I guess it was because you two had the chance to fight things out. Either way, I'm glad things worked out.

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[alwaysimpaled]

[Dante glances over at the small saucer of sake next to the bottle of oni sake and just sighs before chugging directly from the bottle.]

You have no idea how close you came to starting a massacre. Yes, he's a lot more chill than he was when last we met, but I had to step in to keep him from straight up murdering 5 idiots trying to steal his sword.

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[fashionably_strong]

I didn't go seeking him out. I encountered him randomly and he spoke to me first.

[Probably because she was lifting a car at the time.]

I was polite, and he was a little grumpy but not hostile or threatening.

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[alwaysimpaled]

[Dante runs a hand through his hair.]

When I found him, there were 5 idiots trying to mug him for his sword and if I hadn't stepped in, he would've reduced them to bloody ribbons.

He's far from a model citizen, even if he has chilled out significantly. Keep on your toes.

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[fashionably_strong]

I'll be careful. I'll just treat him like I do Cell. Cell is a dangerous person, but here he hasn't done anything wrong. So I'm polite and pleasant because I've got no reason to not be that way.

If it helps you worry less, I can keep up the super saiyan transformation for much longer than I could a few months ago.

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[alwaysimpaled]

Whatever you do, do not transform around him. That would only egg him on. He's a lot like me in that regard, always looking for a new challenge, but unlike me, he's been kind of obsessed with power for the better part of his life.

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[fashionably_strong]

I haven't even mentioned it around him and I don't plan on it. If I'm transforming around him, it'll be because I was forced to in order to save people.

[She hopes that won't be necessary, but she's not going to make Dante a promise she can't keep.]

Uh...he did see me lifting a car, though. That's what got him to start talking to me in the first place. I was moving it because it was parked illegally and it got his attention.

Video; private

[alwaysimpaled]

Lifting a car won't pique his interest too much. Plenty of people with demonic connections can do something similar in our world, even if they don't advertise it.

I just hope I'm being overly cautious for nothing.

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[fashionably_strong]

Hope for the best and prepare for the worst? That seems like the best way to handle it.

If Vergil is ever really seeking a good fight, he can always ask people to meet him at the Collosseum to throw down. There are options where he gets the chance to fight strong people that don't have to end in disaster.

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[alwaysimpaled]

Oh, if he ever wants a good fight I'll be the one he comes to first. Sibling rivalry or something.

The area around my shop is deserted enough to suit our needs.

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[fashionably_strong]

See? It'll be fine as long as people aren't idiots and don't try picking fights with him for no good reason.