yo, v. some doctor made an interesting post on the network. can't decide if you're slacking off on your reading habit or not. can't help feeling the disappointment.
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it might put at ease some of your questions about how our timing in this world works.
[this is him excitedly running to his brother to tell him he solved a 'choose your own adventure' story before the other, but not wanting to sound super enthusiastic about it.]
[Sorry to burst your bubble, Dante, but V reads basically everything on the network.]
It puts at ease the fact that time supposedly stills for those gone, yet that opens up its own uncertainties. What of those hailing from two different points in their world, like you and I? Is having no memory of their time in this world a steadfast rule, or something which only applies to those who return? Does it matter? Does it mean that we are different versions of each other, unaware of that fact? Who is to say? There's no way of measuring any of this, no way of knowing what causes a departure or a second-arrival.
Difficult to say, difficult to know. Theories are all but theories.
Is it negative? Or is it just a clear assessment of what we obviously don't know?
It isn't overcomplicated. These are relevant questions that still remain unclear, despite how long some of us have been here. The fact of the matter is that we don't even know how to return home, much less are equipped to tackle the questions of what happens when and if we return.
I know it's hard for someone like you to wrap your head around. At least try.
you really write a lot when you're trying to insult me.
the way i see it, not remembering anything from what happens here opens up a realm of possibilities, doesn't it?
the kind where i could tell you the details i've been avoiding if it means you'd have less of a stick up your ass. peace of mind, you ever heard of that? i doubt that. you always were a fan of poking the bear and see how much of the human world you can wreck.
[that one might have been a little too harsh, but—]
but if you wanna keep being gloomy like poe or whoever, that's cool. let's ponder all the questions of the universe while we're at it.
No, if I was trying to insult you, I'd be more straightforward about it. And you'd do well to stop placing Vergil's actions and his inclinations on my shoulders. The half of him that felt the need to do any of that no longer resides within me.
At any rate, I have something much more in-the-moment for us to discuss.
[this splitting-up business is a lot more complicated than what dante initially felt he understood. he had joked about having "a brand new brother," but knowing who v is, it's hard to really just -- not want to aspire for his older brother, for vergil.]
[dante can't tell if this is a threat or v showing off or what. needless to say, it's enough to warrant a serious retort--when it comes to vergil and yamato, there's really little room for taking things lightly.]
any tips on how you pulled that one?
you've been holding back on me!
[says the guy who circumvented most of the events of the future v has yet to experience himself.]
so, what are you going to do with it? even in your current form you should be able to carry it around with ease, or am i wrong.
[Likely story? Please. On his end, his lips thin.]
Are you saying that I'm lying?
I plan on keeping it close. [Not helpful, but he thinks Dante is being Difficult right now.] Or perhaps I'll use it as a key to open up a portal to the demon world and have them all start crawling in, one by one.
[but at least he can read the sarcasm spilling over the words.]
that might make this place feel a little bit more like home at least.
[ugh--anyway, time to admit he actually read a thing.]
guess you getting the yamato isn't the first instance of things from people's worlds appearing. it'd be a shame if it got lost in this world, or stolen.
That's correct. Which is why I plan on keeping it close, or keeping it hidden. Swords and any other form of weaponry aren't exactly allowed in this world, which might make the former difficult.
What I mean is that this world is full of places that are less than safe to wander. At least, not for a man in a state such as myself. It would do to have a weapon like Yamato at my side, and someone to wield it. Wouldn't you say?
[and despite his best efforts, it still sounds like v is trying to arrest him with riddle-like quality to his words. it takes dante a moment to respond further, because, for once, he doesn't want to jump to conclusions--and he sure does hate getting called out as being stupid in the eyes of his brother (human-half of his brother or otherwise).]
you want my help, then.
in that case, you know you only need ask. i'm not the complicated one out of the two of us. i'd like to learn about these less-than-safe places.
I do need your help, whenever that might be. I can trust you to wield the Yamato, I assume, as long as you give it back.
[That is the number one rule, a sticking point between brothers that won't ever seem to change, no matter if Vergil manifests himself as Urizen or V, apparently. Give his sword back.]
Not that I expect the need to skewer anyone with it any time soon, but it is as they say... Better safe than sorry. And I would be useless with that blade in-hand, compared to you.
you're right. i doubt you can do anything with it. same as when you had the devil sword in your hands. if it helps you feel better, you can keep the yamato.
i call dibs on monitoring you though.
[consider it a deal, though dante's own end is perhaps more an attempt to show his willingness to hold a fair exchange between the two of them. he'll give, so long as he also gets.]
last time you asked for my help you paid upfront. i'll do this one for free.
since we're family and all.
but.
well. with the yamato here, how about slicing up a portal back home, or is the blade dull in this world?
Aren't you generous. 'Monitoring', however, meaning what exactly? I'll not have you hovering outside my door 24/7; that's simply annoying.
I considered that. But I haven't the strength to do such a thing, nor do I think it would work given that our powers seem to be rather... defunct in this world.
You are more than welcome to give it a swing, though.
["More than welcome" is a liberal use of the term, but as long as he gives it back... it's fine.]
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it might put at ease some of your questions about how our timing in this world works.
[this is him excitedly running to his brother to tell him he solved a 'choose your own adventure' story before the other, but not wanting to sound super enthusiastic about it.]
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[Sorry to burst your bubble, Dante, but V reads basically everything on the network.]
It puts at ease the fact that time supposedly stills for those gone, yet that opens up its own uncertainties. What of those hailing from two different points in their world, like you and I? Is having no memory of their time in this world a steadfast rule, or something which only applies to those who return? Does it matter? Does it mean that we are different versions of each other, unaware of that fact? Who is to say? There's no way of measuring any of this, no way of knowing what causes a departure or a second-arrival.
Difficult to say, difficult to know. Theories are all but theories.
[negative nancy]
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[well, if v's hoping to have an intellectual conversation......lmao.. dante immediately regrets]
do you always have to be so negative and overcomplicated?
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It isn't overcomplicated. These are relevant questions that still remain unclear, despite how long some of us have been here. The fact of the matter is that we don't even know how to return home, much less are equipped to tackle the questions of what happens when and if we return.
I know it's hard for someone like you to wrap your head around. At least try.
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the way i see it, not remembering anything from what happens here opens up a realm of possibilities, doesn't it?
the kind where i could tell you the details i've been avoiding if it means you'd have less of a stick up your ass. peace of mind, you ever heard of that? i doubt that. you always were a fan of poking the bear and see how much of the human world you can wreck.
[that one might have been a little too harsh, but—]
but if you wanna keep being gloomy like poe or whoever, that's cool. let's ponder all the questions of the universe while we're at it.
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At any rate, I have something much more in-the-moment for us to discuss.
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[maybe one day he'll grasp the concept.]
yeah, what's that?
better make it worth my while.
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I have Yamato here. With me.
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any tips on how you pulled that one?
you've been holding back on me!
[says the guy who circumvented most of the events of the future v has yet to experience himself.]
so, what are you going to do with it?
even in your current form you should be able to carry it around with ease, or am i wrong.
[????TELL M E]
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It's neither a threat nor showing off. Vergil may be more prone to such things, but what would V have to gain from it? Little to nothing at all.
If anything, it is a generous sharing of information. He could've just kept it to himself.]
I haven't been holding back. I woke up with it, this morning, with an ache in my chest and Yamato clutched in my hands.
And of course I can carry it. Whether or not I can use it is a different matter entirely.
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[everything is suspect!! can't ever trust vergil suddenly "finding himself" with anything, as if he hadn't willed it one way or the other.]
sorry not sorry for the paranoid questions, but what are you planning to do with it?
[you just don't tell dante about having the yamato if there weren't something that v would want done about it. right?]
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Are you saying that I'm lying?
I plan on keeping it close. [Not helpful, but he thinks Dante is being Difficult right now.] Or perhaps I'll use it as a key to open up a portal to the demon world and have them all start crawling in, one by one.
[Sarcasm to the nth degree.]
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[but at least he can read the sarcasm spilling over the words.]
that might make this place feel a little bit more like home at least.
[ugh--anyway, time to admit he actually read a thing.]
guess you getting the yamato isn't the first instance of things from people's worlds appearing. it'd be a shame if it got lost in this world, or stolen.
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That's correct. Which is why I plan on keeping it close, or keeping it hidden. Swords and any other form of weaponry aren't exactly allowed in this world, which might make the former difficult.
However, this might be boon to us as well, Dante.
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[thankfully he'll never get an address for the place.]
drop it with the suspense and say what you mean, v.
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But I don't need a house-warming party.
[He sure won't ever get the address.]
What I mean is that this world is full of places that are less than safe to wander. At least, not for a man in a state such as myself. It would do to have a weapon like Yamato at my side, and someone to wield it. Wouldn't you say?
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don't worry. no hard feelings.
[and despite his best efforts, it still sounds like v is trying to arrest him with riddle-like quality to his words. it takes dante a moment to respond further, because, for once, he doesn't want to jump to conclusions--and he sure does hate getting called out as being stupid in the eyes of his brother (human-half of his brother or otherwise).]
you want my help, then.
in that case, you know you only need ask. i'm not the complicated one out of the two of us. i'd like to learn about these less-than-safe places.
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[That is the number one rule, a sticking point between brothers that won't ever seem to change, no matter if Vergil manifests himself as Urizen or V, apparently. Give his sword back.]
Not that I expect the need to skewer anyone with it any time soon, but it is as they say... Better safe than sorry. And I would be useless with that blade in-hand, compared to you.
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you're right. i doubt you can do anything with it. same as when you had the devil sword in your hands. if it helps you feel better, you can keep the yamato.
i call dibs on monitoring you though.
[consider it a deal, though dante's own end is perhaps more an attempt to show his willingness to hold a fair exchange between the two of them. he'll give, so long as he also gets.]
last time you asked for my help you paid upfront. i'll do this one for free.
since we're family and all.
but.
well. with the yamato here, how about slicing up a portal back home, or is the blade dull in this world?
[just like their powers]
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I considered that. But I haven't the strength to do such a thing, nor do I think it would work given that our powers seem to be rather... defunct in this world.
You are more than welcome to give it a swing, though.
["More than welcome" is a liberal use of the term, but as long as he gives it back... it's fine.]
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i got better things to do than "hovering outside your door." so. no. i'm not going to do that. don't worry about it, big brother.
i'll gladly give the yamato a swing, take it out for a spin.
you can have it back after.
[he'll respect v's wishes.]
got some news from my end, too. i got a history in new petersburg as a manager.
some interesting connections have come out of that.
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A manager of what?
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[please hear the smugness in his written words.]
some bank is offering me a loan.
speak of rash decisions.
1/2
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So what are these connections?
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