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to see a world in a grain of sand
WHO: Dante, Vergil, Nero, and any visitors to the Auguries within the month of June.
WHERE: Auguries of Innocence
WHEN: Throughout June/July
WHAT: Different logs/stuff that happens at Vergil's apartment-slash-shop
WARNINGS: General sparda family stuff, they talk about demon stuff idk. there'll be a birthday party at the end of the month too.
[ A three-story building with a shop in the bottom-most floor, a sign that is overtly fancy and gilded with silver, Auguries of Innocence. In the window, there is now a smaller, just as fancy, but red glowing sign that says Opening Soon: Devil May Cry.
The second floor a storeroom filled with crates of items unsorted and damaged alike, things Vergil has collected for numerous years and hasn't finished restoring, or is just holding while not ready to sell. The floor also has a number of crafting tools in it for restoring broken items or refurbishing damaged ones.
The third floor is a minimalistic, mostly grey and silver apartment with two bedrooms, one bathroom, a study, a kitchen, a livingroom and a dining area in it. It's covered in antiques, with some weapons hanging on the wall. The furniture looks styled more for looking at than it is for sitting on, which is annoying, at best.
For the Montshs of June/July, Vergil and Dante have forcibly kidnapped Nero to live with them while he's dealing with some rather unfortunate memory issues -- and this post will be used for any threads involving the trio + any visitors while this mess goes on. ]
WHERE: Auguries of Innocence
WHEN: Throughout June/July
WHAT: Different logs/stuff that happens at Vergil's apartment-slash-shop
WARNINGS: General sparda family stuff, they talk about demon stuff idk. there'll be a birthday party at the end of the month too.
[ A three-story building with a shop in the bottom-most floor, a sign that is overtly fancy and gilded with silver, Auguries of Innocence. In the window, there is now a smaller, just as fancy, but red glowing sign that says Opening Soon: Devil May Cry.
The second floor a storeroom filled with crates of items unsorted and damaged alike, things Vergil has collected for numerous years and hasn't finished restoring, or is just holding while not ready to sell. The floor also has a number of crafting tools in it for restoring broken items or refurbishing damaged ones.
The third floor is a minimalistic, mostly grey and silver apartment with two bedrooms, one bathroom, a study, a kitchen, a livingroom and a dining area in it. It's covered in antiques, with some weapons hanging on the wall. The furniture looks styled more for looking at than it is for sitting on, which is annoying, at best.
For the Montshs of June/July, Vergil and Dante have forcibly kidnapped Nero to live with them while he's dealing with some rather unfortunate memory issues -- and this post will be used for any threads involving the trio + any visitors while this mess goes on. ]
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he didn't know zulius knew the twins and he's delighted to learn that zulius knew the twins. that's fucking delightful.
Vash has two left feet and will still dance with Zules, abso-fucking-lutely, regardless of how many drinks in he is.
Which, once settled down to get another drink, he really does have to ask: ]
I had no idea you knew Dante. Or is it the stuffy twin you're buddies with?
Either way, glad you came. I was hoping someone would show up to be the energy of the party.
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I'm buddies with both of them. [His grin widens a little.] But I'm closer to the stuffy one. He's not all that bad, once you get to know him.
[He will keep fighting Vergil's cause even if he's the only person who'll give the poor man a break.]
Natch! I think you got this one going great, but I can keep it moving forward, as is my sacred duty as a party animal.
[And, because he NOTICED that HUG. ]
You seem pretty close to Dante~
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[ but that's beside the point!!! he doesn't wanna talk about some stuffy guy, he wants to eat pizza and have a good time. Wolfwood and Nero are off to the side having a good ol' fashioned arm wrassle, and it's kind of funny to watch two rowdy boys being idiots. ]
I had to do it, you know. Can you believe it, that Dante's not had a birthday party in like--twelve years? I had to rectify that somehow!
[ but the hug, oh no, zulius saw that, uhhh ]
I, well. You know. When he first got spat out of the spirit realm, I'm the one who found him, yanno? So we're buddies.
[ yep ]
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[He follows Vash's eyeliner, smiling a little fondly as they wrassle, before that information reaches his ears and he turns back to his friend, shocked.]
What? For serious? That's AWFUL! Well, that means we've gotta make this twelve times the party to make up for it!
[Sure. That's how math works. Zulius grins a little, leaning in.]
Just buddies, huh? Because that sure was a lingering hug. I mean, I figured you and Nick had something going on because you guys were loud and in my parking lot. [Yes, he SAW that too. He smirks a little. ] Sounds like there's some primo TEA here. I'm curious.
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Ah.
[ Vash the Stampede, noisiest alien man from a planet of dust, sand and rock, just made a single noise in response for a whole lot of words--all because Zulius has a LOOK on his face and Vash is realising, in moments that he is in danger.
He doesn't even have a definition for everything that's going on--and now there's this? maybe he could fly out a window and-- ]
W, well, you know, that's just. There's a, certain amount of--there's not really any word for it, but you know, how it is, when you, uh.
[ NONE OF THESE WORDS GO TOGETHER. ]
We're close.
[ nailed it. ]
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Zulius watches his bestie fumble over his words, his eyebrows rising slowly with each awkward stumble.]
Yeah, trust me, I gathered that much. What with what I could see with my own eyeballs and everything.
[There was an attempt but it did not work. Zulius folds his arms, amused.]
I think that's a couple levels above close, y'know? There's close and then there's hijinks . And that looks like PLENTY of hijinks are happening.
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Are you sure you saw anything I mean stuff in this world is pretty weird, yanno? Hahaha! [ Vash's eyes are doing that weird uncanny thing where his pupils are getting wider and smaller as he fights to look at anything but Zulius' face, normal normal normal normal normal normal normal normal ]
Noun: hijinks: having fun, going on escapades, doing stunts-- aw, crap I'm just digging the hole deeper here, aren't I. Uh.
[ his eyes consider the window.
His eyes heavily consider the window. ]
--There's not really any? Name? We're putting behind it, okay, it's just...
[ he's an alien from another planet he doesn't know what an open, poly-undefined FWB thing even is. ]
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Yeeeeeep. I am very sure I saw all the things. They were happening right there. And yeah. Quoting the dictionary will not help you now you've been read, Babe.
[No escape. Still, when Vash finally relents, Zulius clucks his tongue in light amusement.]
You don't need to have any name for it. It can just be...whatever you want it to be. So long as everyone's on board and having fun and no one's getting hurt, that's what matters.
[Because as much as he's loving this DELICIOUS slice of gossip, he does actually care about his friends! He's had his own heart broken and it's the worst thing in the world. He wouldn't wish that on anyone he cares about.]
Thaaaat's how it is, right?
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[ is that true ]
[ a hand goes to the back of his head, fingers dragging through the dark, black strands of hair with a low sigh and a sort of tittering, goofy laugh now that the cat's out of the bag. ]
Noone's getting hurt. That, I can promise you. It's kind of weird, I guess, 'cause I don't know if there should be a name on it.
Dante's a good person, for Nico. I think he's really been helping him come out of his shell a lot lately.
I appreciate him for that.
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[That was in a sing-song voice. It was a good solid try, but no dice.]
It's called polyamory , usually. [Because he does realise Vash is not from this world and probably doesn't...have that word. He shrugs. ] But for reals, you can use whatever label you want on it. Or don't use them at all. The only people who get to decide that are you guys.
[It's nice, though. That no one's getting hurt. That was a concern. ]
Good. Glad to hear it. Seriously. Nick could use some help in unclenching a little. [He likes Nick. He likes Dante. The support is nice to hear about. He leans in to poke a finger at Vash's chest. Directly at you buddy.] And how do you feel?
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I like to just call them my two favorite idiots, mostly. [ he grins, giving another one of those tittering, goofy laughs, before touching his fingers to his chin.
As he's said before, the person whose feelings he considers the least are his own--but...
having Zulius ask? definitely puts him right on the spot.
He can feel his ears burning.
How does he feel? ]
Happy.
[ which is something vash has wanted, for a long time. ]
I think I'm really happy.
Like I've found home again.
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Then that's what you call them. Honestly? Works for them.
[He likes you guys a lot but, when the shoe fits. He's delighted to hear that laugh- it's a good sound to hear. Vash is one of the most important people in his life and he wants the guy to be happy. Lord knows he's gone through enough to deserve it. ]
Good. That's exactly what you should be aiming for. Happy. I'm glad for you, Babe. You're WAY too fabulous to be anything else.
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This is how you got best friend status, dude.
Okay, he's not laughing a little--he's laughing a lot. ]
I know I don't technically belong in this world, but.
At this point, I don't think I want to go back.
So, get used to having my sunny ass hang around for as long as possible.
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You say that like any of us would let you leave at this point. You're the best bartender I've had, they're gonna have to literally fight me in the street to take you away.
[Whoever "they" are. The powers that be. Whoever. Zulius will FIGHT them.]
So I'm super glad you plan to stick around. [And then, because he has been PRETTY restrained up until now:] So. I need some butt ratings, because I'm SO curious.
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Seeing as I'm a bartender, drinking contest; something like that...
[ whoever 'they' are, they better watch out. ]
Anyway. That aside. Ratings? You mean like.
[ he's gonna gesture, kind of generally, like he's not sure what the scale is here. ]
I mean, Dante is super fit, I'm talking like, he sits around and drinks beer and reads magazines all day and yet he has the body of someone who works out for three hours a day.
Zulius, I work out for three hours a day and I don't look like that.
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[In this imaginary scenario where he fights the "they" who control how people get here. Gods? Formless magic?? Zulius doesn't care, they're not stealing Vash!
Meanwhile, he nods, taking this information on board. Dante is a very pretty man even if he has no idea what personal hygiene is most of the time. But that's part of the allure. Besides, that butt information can be filed away for his own personal reasons because, well, Dante is a twin and Zulius can enjoy that butt-related knowledge because of that. ]
Some people just have all the luck, Honey. It's like the hotness gods look down on them and go "yes, you are going to be perfect even if you put minimal effort into it". But hey, at least you get some nice eye candy for you because of it!
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[ Maybe with Zulius' iron liver and Vash's fast metabolism they'd beat out anyone. Be they doing it just for a contest, or if anyone really did try to steal him away. Metaphorical as it is, they didn't stand a chance. ]
Tell me about it! What I wouldn't give to be able to wake up in the morning and feel like if I missed a day of pushups, it wouldn't be a big deal.
[ he crosses his arms and huffs. ]
You're right, though. And that doesn't bring Nick into it. He hasn't gotten a job in the city, because he's taken it on himself to pretty much do all the garden chores himself every morning.
Is 'farm body' a thing? Because he might be getting a farm form.
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Bet! You can call me any time for that, Babe!
[It would be an absolute, unmitigated hellscape for everyone around them, but that's not their problem!]
Right! I mean, I know I wake up every day looking absolutely fabulous anyway- but that man turns putting in zero effort and still coming out incredible into an art form.
[It's so RUDE, Dante!!! Zulius taps his chin with a finger, considering this with a long, drawn out hmmmmmmm.]
You know, given how much you hear about the hot buff farmboy to have a toll in the hay with, I'm gonna give that a solid yes, it can totally be a thing. Bet it's a delight watching him...dig up...vegetables??? I don't know what people do on farms, tbh. Either way, fun to watch?
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[ now that he knows what speed dial is. ]
And if I had magic hair powers, maybe I'd wake up every day looking fresh out of the shower too, but. I spend at least an hour doing my hair sometimes, man. [ the things he does for style. ]
And see, yes, that's exactly what I was thinking--but like, he pulls weeds while wearing the same outfit he is right now, so. Like.
I need to convince him that overalls are comfortable or something.
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[He expects no less than to be on Vash's speed dial. He's THAT important!!]
But it SHOWS, Babe! Your hair is great. Not all of us can be born looking amazing right from the get-go.
[He absolutely has to take time in the morning with a beauty routine, but if Vash wants to believe he wakes up looking incredible, like hell is he gonna say otherwise! ]
Wait. He does gardening in that suit of his? Does- Vash, does he not have any other clothes? [The softest of gasps.] Is he clothes poor? Because we need to take him shopping stat. It can be my treat! I can't let a friend of MINE live in just one outfit forever. That's criminal. I can't let it STAND.
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What's the point if I don't look cool, you know? Can you imagine a frumpy "The Stampede?" it's just not right.
[ but... then he has to laugh. a hand moving to cover his face. ]
Yeah, about that. I've tried to convince him to buy clothes, and he says it's just a "waste of money". Guy grew up in a desert, clothes cost more than a week's worth of food and he's stubborn.
So.
We should definitely trick him into a shopping trip.
Because the guy needs more than one shirt, and needs to stop borrowing my sweaters whenever his clothes are hung out to dry.
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[He heaves out a sigh. Jesus christ, between Dante refusing to go to a fancy meal and this, he's starting to wonder if frugality is inbuilt into these guys' DNA.
Or, you know, he's had the good fortune to grow up where money was never an object and they didn't. It's probably that one, but it hasn't occurred to him.]
Babe, we can TOTES have a shopping trip. He doesn't even have to whine about it being a waste of money because it can be my money. No way to argue out of that one! We can't let him be clothes-poor.
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[ while vash would be confused by fancy meals, he's the sort who'd be charmed by them, so--dante's loss? what the hell is wrong with these people. ]
Like, we used to live in a desert and did more driving from town to town than anything else, so. There's a mentality of 'travel light' due to that, but. This is our home. He can own things here that he doesn't need to carry around.
[ he leans in conspiratorially. ]
Listen. Listen, here's the thing. He absolutely will not agree to it if the idea is brought up to him. Like a cat trying to be coaxed into a carrier he'll fight and deadweight.
But. I can get him to show up at the theatre at the end of my shift one day, and we can get him, then. Make it seem like me n' you are gonna' go shopping, then bam.
He's got no escape.
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[Stop being feral and have a nice meal!!!]
Yeah! You guys have a base, which sure is WAY out of the way, but it's not like crossing a desert out of the way. He doesn't need to be this EXTRA about it.
[He leans in, grinning at this conspiracy to inflict fashion. ]
Oh I love this, that's SO sneaky. I am totes down for all of this. Might even throw the promise of food in there just to keep him following along once he realises he's trapped.
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[ ahehehah. ]
I'm training him. But until then, it definitely pays to be sneaky.
And oh my god, you're actually a genius. He's so food motivated it's kind of hilarious. If you put the promise of food in there, he won't even be able to run off.
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