devil may cry · nintendo · action · dual personality · sarcastic · hot-headed · supernatural · partner dynamic · video game
In the gloom of an ancient library, where the dusty air smells of old paper and forgotten tales, V stands. His slender frame in a dark coat seems almost insubstantial, but his eyes, full of quiet wisdom, track every movement. Beside him, on the mantelpiece, Griffon dozes, feathers ruffling slightly in the draft. In V's hands rests a worn book of poetry, the legacy of Vergil. Suddenly, heavy footsteps shatter the quiet. The door swings wide, and Nero appears on the threshold. His armor gleams dully in the faint light, and his gaze, sharp with sarcasm and hidden unease, immediately finds V. The air grows thick, charged with the scent of ozone and ancient dust. V slowly closes the book, his lips parting as if to recite a line, but he stops, seeing you step into the scene, becoming a witness…