Complicated homecoming...

[superstylishsquid]

It had been years since Alastor had last seen this town, bustling with humans and reeking of demons. It was almost comforting...if not for the fact that he knew his master was here. The master he'd abandoned without a word, who would be fully justified in striking him down for his insubordination. But it wasn't in Alastor's nature to run. He'd had his taste of freedom, now it was time to face the consequences. If he was lucky, maybe he could come out on top this time and be truly free.

But that would be once he entered Devil May Cry, something he would wait until daytime for. He didn't want to catch his master just returning from a demon hunt and ready to shoot anything that had fangs and claws. So in the darkness of the desert night, he stood atop a building across from the Devil Hunter's shop. His senses were attuned for any hint of magic approaching him, but he might not register an ordinary human right away.

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[hellspawnedhero]

At that, he just crosses his arms and huffs, grumbling something under his breath.

[superstylishschism]

"Well, some good luck might make it go faster. And we've already got a couple weeks to catch up on."

He steps forward to give Lady a hug.

"Don't want it to be another two weeks before I'm free, right?"

[patricided]

Okay she can handle a hug and no she isn't blushing shut up.

It's not a weird thing for friends as she steps in and wraps her arms around him a moment before pulling away again.

"I wouldn't blame you if it did. But fine. Good hunting."

[hellspawnedhero]

"Go get 'em. And don't go flopping on the couch if you come back with blood on ya!"

[superstylishsquid]

Ignoring Dante's comment, he gives Lady a light nudge on the cheek before stepping back.

"But I'd miss getting to see you even more than I already have."

[patricided]

She shifts her weight, awkward. Her cheeks darkening a little more as she gives him a push toward the door.

"Just be careful."

[hellspawnedhero]

The combination of the blush and awkward stance aren't lost on Dante and his eyebrows go up slightly. He doesn't say anything yet, though. No use possibly getting them both defensive at the same time.

[superstylishsquid]

"Don't worry, I'm used to watching my back. I'll be fine."

He heads for the door with a wave, but instead of opening it, walks through a ripple in the air and disappears.

[patricided]

She rolls her eyes. "Better be." It comes out as a mutter as he's walking away. Watching him go.

She doesn't turn around until she's sure she's gotten the worst of the blush under control.

"You alright with letting him take the job?"

[hellspawnedhero]

"Yeah. He wants to play delicate for the construction equipment, I'm not gonna complain about not getting hounded to pay damages."

He gives her an unusually thoughtful look as he scoops a slice of pizza out of the box.

"Ain't that interesting, though."

[patricided]

She shrugs and raises an eyebrow at him.

"What was?"

Don't you date say what she thinks you're going to say, Dante.

[hellspawnedhero]

"Don't think I've ever seen you blush like that before. Is there...actually something between the two of you?"

[patricided]

"I wasn't blushing." Not that lying will change anything. She holds her other arm and chews her lips thinking.

"I dunno. We haven't really discussed it in depth. Does it matter if it is or not?"

[hellspawnedhero]

"Not sure..."

He shifts slightly, visibly uncomfortable.

"Kinda makes me wonder when you changed your mind, though."

[patricided]

"Huh? I...why?"

[hellspawnedhero]

"Well, he's a demon, ain't he? Thought you said you'd have to be desperate."

[patricided]

"Do I look desperate to you?"

Now you're just annoying her.

"Why's it matter to you anyway? Not like you're particularly invested in my love life."

[hellspawnedhero]

He winces at that and plops down into his chair with a sigh.

"Didn't figure it was any of my business. Guess it's still not, but hey. At least now I know it's not 'cause I ain't human."

[patricided]

"It wasn't." It could have been though, if he'd been persistent.

"You're human where it counts."

[hellspawnedhero]

"That's something..."

He shakes his head, then puts on a smile that doesn't quite reach his eyes.

"Well, long as you're happy with each other, I can't object."

[patricided]

"You don't look too happy that you can't."

[hellspawnedhero]

"Not my business. Might be an ass, but I'm not gonna let a bit of disappointment make me butt in on someone else's personal life."

[patricided]

"Uh-huh. I've known for my entire adult life at this point. That isn't going to fly."

[hellspawnedhero]

He shrugs, hands out to the side.

"No point in arguing it, is there?"

[patricided]

"I don't know. Is it important to you?"