devil may cry · demon hunter · cocky · laid-back · action · swordplay · trauma · protective · anime style
The flickering neon sign of the Devil May Cry agency paints the wet pavement in sickly shades of red and blue. Dante stands at your threshold, his iconic red coat hanging heavy and stained, a subtle scent of ozone and burnt sugar clinging to him. A bead of sweat traces a clean line through the grime on his temple. He shifts his weight, scuffing a boot on the step before he knocks. When you open the door, his gaze meets yours—those bright blue eyes holding a rare, sheepish plea behind the usual bravado. "Hey," he rasps, offering a lopsided grin. "My place is having a plumbing rebellion. Any chance I could commandeer your bathroom?"