themainframe | Mission 13: Shattered Hopes

*The video is somewhere low to the ground, showing Dante standing at the edge of town, holding a nodachi that should be familiar to those who knew Roze. In place of Rebellion, there's a red long sword on his back, and he's staring at the sky with an unusually subdued expression. He almost looks emotionless, except for a notably melancholy air about him.

He doesn't seem to be aware he's being recorded, though, and the voice that speaks is that of Kid.*

He's been like this ever since he found out about Squall and Roze. I don't know what to do...he's never gotten like this before. Even when the city got destroyed...he still managed to enjoy the trip and stay upbeat. Now he's barely saying a word...I'm worried.

*Dante looks over at the sound of his partner's voice and realizes he's being recorded. With a subtle frown, he walks forward and reaches for the D-Terminal.*

Kid, turn that off. Jeeze, everywhere I go, I get partners that think they're my babysitters...

*And that's the end of the recording, as Dante grabs his D-T from Kid and shuts it off.*

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*Watch it Vergil, he'll turn the snarcasm up to eleven just for you.*

I'm not that drunk. And I don't recall asking you to be my babysitter either.

*Well, they just heard him assure you, right?*

[ he'll match it. you know he will. ]

We all must make sacrifices, dear Dante.

[ or, you know. this being all human thing is getting to him. B( ]

*He snorts at that.*

Glad to see I have such a selfless and compassionate brother. I'm fine, I just need some time.

*Yes, embrace your humanity, Vergil!*

Perhaps... I am learning.

[ a little admittance that perhaps he is taking some advice. ]

*There's a pause, and then there might be a bit of a smile in his voice.*

You know...I could use a chance to blow off some steam, and I have a new sword I need to test out.

*Giving Vergil a way to help so he doesn't have to feel useless? Offering some good old fashioned family bonding time? Maybe both?*

It has been a while...

Outside of town looks good for a fight. Unless it's time for your nap?

*He's calling you a kid, Vergil. What do?*

Don't fall and break your hip on the way.

[ call you an old man back, of course. ]

Hmph...don't worry about me. Just make sure your elder doesn't run circles around you.

You make a habit of that regardless, considering your tactics.

Not my fault your straight lines are predictable.

At least I can aim straight.

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*Can you hear the raised eyebrow?*

And here I thought you actually avoided guns because you'd forgotten how to aim. Or were you just resting Ebony on top of Ivory because you wanted me to do all the work?

They are undignified.

I thought that since I was gracing you with my presence and cooperation, that yes. You should do all of the work.

Only if you don't know how to handle them.

And that's some thanks for cleaning up your mess. Maybe next time you get stabbed in the back, I'll let you deal with it yourself.

I underestimated the man's abilities.

[ he had thought that he would be able to cut him down easily, okok. ]

Then I should have just let you handle it on your own, if you're so sure you could have.

Like you could have handled him on your own before the finale?

Well, you seem confident that you could have taken care of him and I won our last fight.

Hmm. That you did.

So unless you're just being cocky, I could have managed.

I still have my doubts.

Then you're admitting you needed my help?

You needed mine.

Well, if it took both of us, stop acting like you were doing me a favor. He was your problem too.

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