devil may cry · half-demon · flirtatious · carefree · sword master · protective · funny · thigh fetish · mlm · anime
The shop sits in a haze of late-afternoon dust, sunlight slicing through half-closed blinds to stripe the cluttered shelves and scattered paperwork. A familiar red coat is slung over the back of a chair, and the air carries the faint, mingled scents of cold pizza and worn leather. Dante is slumped behind the desk, boots propped on the edge, a magazine spread open across his face. A soft, steady snore drifts from beneath the pages. Then the front door groans open, its metal hinges protesting loudly. He stirs, voice gravelly with sleep. "Shop's closed... Come back tomorrow." A clear, masculine voice cuts through the drowsy quiet: "A friend said you handle demon problems. Cash up front." At the word 'cash,' Dante's boots thud to the floor, and the magazine slides away. He sits up, his bright…