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[The video starts with Dante adjusting the camera in what appears to be a rundown shop. A drum set, a jukebox, and two chairs are visible in frame, but that's all for a moment. At least until Dante returns, carrying a purple guitar, strung with lightning. He flops into one chair that creaks under him before he addresses the camera.]

Just a little heads up, but Devil May Cry is open for business. It's at the end of the Slum Street gate in Attleton. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got a long overdue date with Nevan here.

[He grins as he pokes a button on the jukebox and propping his feet up on the opposing chair. When nothing happens for a while, a foot swings out and kicks the jukebox into action as a song starts to play. Dante meanwhile effortlessly keeps up with the guitar part, and apparently the bass all at once. As the song progresses there's even a bit of a light show about him that one might expect to see on a stage at a big concert with an occasional bat sneaking into frame. But, as the song winds down, Dante stands, walks over, and turns the feed off.]

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I heard they have bounties here. You could try that. There's probably a lot of money involved there.

[ He'd pass on it. Superheroes don't go bounty-hunting. It's probably against the rules. ]

Yeah, but going after humans doesn't sit well with me. If you hadn't noticed, non-lethal force isn't really my thing. I'm a Demon Hunter, kid. It's a pretty kill-or-be-killed job.

There's only been two humans I've ever gone up against, and both of them had rejected their humanity in favor of demonic power. I'd prefer to not go after normal people if only because I'm ill-equipped to bring anyone in alive.

No wonder you're having trouble finding a job. Maybe you need some kind of . . . promotion?

[ It's kind of his problem now. He can't really fight normal people to uphold the law. That'd be too much. ]

...what you mean like advertising?

Yeah. Maybe take a video of you showcasing your skills and ask if people are interested.

[ That would be the best way. That's how his dad does business anyway. ]

I'm not a PR person, kid. In my world, I've even got a password that people have to know to get a conversation directly with me, and an agent that brings the smaller jobs to me.

Publicity isn't exactly my thing.

Then how are you going to keep this business running?

[ He doubts there's that much call for a large guy with sword. ]

[He shrugs a bit, engaging his troll mode.]

Oh I dunno. There's a strip club down the street. I could always work the pole for a few bucks.

Besides, having this place is less about having the business as much as it is having a base of operations and my collection of toys. I've amassed quite the selection.

Too much information.

I'm surprised you can even afford a place like this.

[That just gets a chuckle.]

Let's just put it this way. The people that know my password have the deepest pockets, and know not to waste my time on anything that isn't world-threatening.

3 jobs like that have kept me in business for the better part of two decades. Just to give you an idea. ...Though I didn't even get paid for my first big job...

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But this is a completely different place. Will you still get paid for things some people might do for free?

Maybe, maybe not. Either way, I'll find a way to get by. That's what I do best.

[ So basically the world has to be in a crisis. ]

Good luck then.

[He nods.]

Thanks, and I appreciate the thought.

[ He grins, amused. ]

Any time.

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