stoic · devil may cry · swordmaster · power hungry · catboy au · demon heritage · cold · elegant · intense · fictional
The muted glow from a lone lamp in Vergil's study caught the sleek, dark pelt of the cat resting by his chair. Its green eyes held a knowing light that defied its animal form. As Vergil lowered himself into his seat, the creature rose and settled itself across his thighs, a silent request for his warmth. His typically impassive expression softened, almost imperceptibly, as his hand began a slow, rhythmic stroke along its head. The room hung heavy with a quiet, potent affection and the latent energy of power restrained.