[As much as Zulius can appreciate the scruffy look, please, Dante, at least introduce a comb to your hair a little bit. He lets out a soft snort.]
Yeah, I'm pretty sure he'd self-combust before he made a move on anyone.
[Vergil's type is a mystery to everyone, honestly. It doesn't stop Zulius from hitting on him. Mostly because it's funny watching the man twisting himself up in knots trying to deal with it. It's like a sport.]
A little. But mostly I wanted to see what was in this little shop he likes so much. Colour me curious, y'know? Maybe I was even gonna get myself a lil' something. As a peace offering.
dante shifts, feet falling from the desk as he moves to stand up and walk around to the front of the desk and leans against it. ]
Better question is what isn't in this shop of his. [ weapons, art pieces, it is antique? vergil probably has it. ] My dear brother has an interest in antique items and weapons. So, if you want a shiny dagger to display at your place you've come to the right store.
[ nah, he's good. he'll just run his hand through it to get rid of the knots. ]
Actually, [ dante pushes off the desk to move around to the back of it again, he leans down opening one of the draws before pulling out a necklace adorned with amethysts. ] How do you feel about necklaces?
The necklace really does catch his eye, though. Be still his beating drag queen heart! He stares at it, stary-eyed. ]
Oooooooooooooooh, I have a lot of feelings about necklaces. That one's pretty. Just the right amount of glam, too. I have exactly the right outfit that can do with that, too. The exact one.
dante grins having clearly hit the nail right on the head, he motions for zulius to come closer with a jerk of his head and places the necklace down on the desk. ]
[ it is only because it's dante that he can get away with this. and honestly? this guy gave dante quite the laugh, he doesn't seem that bad in the slightest. ]
So long as you promise to come every so often. Having you around might do my brother some good.
[He's so rich, whatever price tag Vergil had deemed to put on the lovely thing, he could pay it without breaking a sweat. But then Dante explains why it's a gift and a laugh bubbles out of him.]
I mean, I was planning on doing that regardless. I actually like your brother's company even if he's like...the grumpiest gumpus that ever grumped. [Maybe it's BECAUSE Vergil is so grouchy that he likes spending time with him. Who knows. Zulius is a creature of deep, unfathomable mystery. ] Buuuuut I'm not gonna say no to a nice bribe.
[ laughter bubbles past dante's lips as he shakes his head, unable to resist giving zulius an incredulous look. it's strange to hear someone other than himself say he likes vergil's company, that someone other than himself wants to spend time around the grumpiest grumps to ever grump. he feels something ugly rear its head in the back of his mind, something jealous and possessive, and he takes a deep breath in pushing it back down. ]
Glad to hear it, really. He's never really been the kind of guy to go out and make friends, so having someone around that'll actually force him into social situations is good. I can't be doing all the heavy lifting on my own. [ vergil will forgive him for the necklace eventually, he is sure. ] I just like treating my friends.
[At least Zulius is someone who can drag Vergil kicking and screaming into socialising, no need to be jelly, Dante. You can still punch the hell out of your bro bro any time.]
Oh man, I have noticed. Don't you worry, I'm gonna make him have so much time outside this building. [He gestures at the space they're in.] I've already scored like, one whole date with him, pretty sure I can convince him of some more.
[And aww, Dante, that's actually...kind of sweet, his smile softens, just a tad.]
[ this is news to him, news that vergil conveniently left out when he was informing his dear brother of his encounter with the zebra man. he's almost mad, almost, settling on something in between disbelief and surprise. ]
I don't know what sorcery you used but keep on doing it, he needs to get out more often.
[ dante then settles back down on the chair at the desk, leaning back looking as proud as a cat who just caught a bird. ]
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Yeah, I'm pretty sure he'd self-combust before he made a move on anyone.
[Vergil's type is a mystery to everyone, honestly. It doesn't stop Zulius from hitting on him. Mostly because it's funny watching the man twisting himself up in knots trying to deal with it. It's like a sport.]
A little. But mostly I wanted to see what was in this little shop he likes so much. Colour me curious, y'know? Maybe I was even gonna get myself a lil' something. As a peace offering.
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dante shifts, feet falling from the desk as he moves to stand up and walk around to the front of the desk and leans against it. ]
Better question is what isn't in this shop of his. [ weapons, art pieces, it is antique? vergil probably has it. ] My dear brother has an interest in antique items and weapons. So, if you want a shiny dagger to display at your place you've come to the right store.
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He makes a soft little eh sound, looking around.]
Hooonestly, antique weapons aren't exactly my strong suit. I do like shiny things though. He got anything with pretty stones in it or something?
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Actually, [ dante pushes off the desk to move around to the back of it again, he leans down opening one of the draws before pulling out a necklace adorned with amethysts. ] How do you feel about necklaces?
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The necklace really does catch his eye, though. Be still his beating drag queen heart! He stares at it, stary-eyed. ]
Oooooooooooooooh, I have a lot of feelings about necklaces. That one's pretty. Just the right amount of glam, too. I have exactly the right outfit that can do with that, too. The exact one.
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dante grins having clearly hit the nail right on the head, he motions for zulius to come closer with a jerk of his head and places the necklace down on the desk. ]
Come have a closer look.
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That's some nice craftmanship, too! Look at it! It's not even slightly tacky! I think it'll be perfect!
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[ it is only because it's dante that he can get away with this. and honestly? this guy gave dante quite the laugh, he doesn't seem that bad in the slightest. ]
So long as you promise to come every so often. Having you around might do my brother some good.
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What? Really? Because I can genuinely pay for it.
[He's so rich, whatever price tag Vergil had deemed to put on the lovely thing, he could pay it without breaking a sweat. But then Dante explains why it's a gift and a laugh bubbles out of him.]
I mean, I was planning on doing that regardless. I actually like your brother's company even if he's like...the grumpiest gumpus that ever grumped. [Maybe it's BECAUSE Vergil is so grouchy that he likes spending time with him. Who knows. Zulius is a creature of deep, unfathomable mystery. ] Buuuuut I'm not gonna say no to a nice bribe.
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Glad to hear it, really. He's never really been the kind of guy to go out and make friends, so having someone around that'll actually force him into social situations is good. I can't be doing all the heavy lifting on my own. [ vergil will forgive him for the necklace eventually, he is sure. ] I just like treating my friends.
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Oh man, I have noticed. Don't you worry, I'm gonna make him have so much time outside this building. [He gestures at the space they're in.] I've already scored like, one whole date with him, pretty sure I can convince him of some more.
[And aww, Dante, that's actually...kind of sweet, his smile softens, just a tad.]
Well, consider me treated. Thank you.
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[ this is news to him, news that vergil conveniently left out when he was informing his dear brother of his encounter with the zebra man. he's almost mad, almost, settling on something in between disbelief and surprise. ]
I don't know what sorcery you used but keep on doing it, he needs to get out more often.
[ dante then settles back down on the chair at the desk, leaning back looking as proud as a cat who just caught a bird. ]
You're welcome.
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[He basically conned the poor guy into it, but Zulius is still counting it as a legit date. He grins, amused.]
I don't know either, obviously he likes my natural charm. And don't worry, I plan to.
[Operation: Stop Vergil Being A Complete Shut In is a go. He puts the necklace on, posing with a grin.]
What do you think?