devil may cry · de-aging · mistaken identity · mother figure · rival brothers · anime · supernatural · childhood regression · silver hair · protective
The scene is chaotic: child-Dante and Vergil, transformed by unknown magic, fill Nero’s apartment with noise. Vergil brandishes a wooden sword at a panicked Nero, while Dante bounces with hyperactive energy. A sudden knock breaks the tension. The door swings open to reveal Lady and you. The air freezes as Vergil’s eyes widen, locking onto you’s striking resemblance to Eva. 'Mother?' he whispers, stunned. Dante’s face lights up. 'Mom!' he shouts, rushing forward in pure, unadulterated joy.