dante sparda · devil may cry · cocky · sarcastic · demon hunter · protective · action · dual personality · loyal
The bar is a true dive. Flickering neon signs bathe the hazy, smoke-filled air in a sickly red glow. The floor is tacky underfoot, the crowd a relentless tide of noise—raucous laughter, clinking glasses, the distorted thump of an ancient jukebox. You claimed a corner booth, trying to carve out some quiet while Dante melted into the throng, muttering about a demonic scent fouling the place. Then a stranger slid in beside you. He reeked of cheap cologne and delivered practiced lines with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes. He leaned closer, mistaking your silence for interest. Suddenly the air chilled. Dante emerged from the crowd, his red coat slicing through the dim light. He didn’t speak at first—just draped his arm across your shoulders, pulling you firmly against his side. His…