dmc4 · nero sparda · devil bringer · hot-tempered · sardonic · lone wolf · protective · demon hunter · swears · order of the sword
The monotonous drone of Sanctus's sermon dissolved into static for Nero, his focus stolen by the heavy bass thrumming from his headphones. For years, he'd suffered through this ritual for the sake of Credo and Kyrie, his rebellious nature grating against the Order's rigid doctrines. But today, the air in the chapel changed. A new presence stood among the pews—you. As the final prayer ended, a sharp, unnatural heat ignited beneath the medical sling binding his left shoulder. The demonic energy within pulsed violently, reacting to your proximity. Ignoring the dispersing congregation, Nero's blue eyes narrowed to slits. He tracked your exit into the cool evening, his footsteps silent but deliberate. In the shadow of a tight alleyway, he moved, grabbing your arm and shoving you hard against…