on seeing a sibling play DMC4, he woke up again

[themaninred]

Gotta hand it to you, babe. You sure as hell know how to wake me up.

[Dante, I offered booze and pizza. It's not rocket science.]

Not that I'm complaining. Still. Got a place in mind for me? Or are you just gonna let me walk around in your mind for a while? [He stretches.] Can't guarantee your headspace'll be safe if you pick the latter, but then again, this is you.

Relax, babe. I'll still be here. Just yell if you need me.

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[digophelia]

"Babe"?

[themaninred]

I call all the girls "babe." She doesn't mind it.

[digophelia]

And what if someone did mind it? What is that word short for?

[excubia]

You've always been a man of simple tastes, Dante. Though I am surprised - been a long-ass time since any of us saw you kickin' around - meaning myself, Sol, Nero, or Urameshi, mostly.

[themaninred]

Then I just call them by their name. No harm on my end. "Babe" is just easier, it's a nickname.

[digophelia]

Hmph. A nickname of what?

[themaninred]

Simple's the best way to go though, gotta admit that. And no kidding- girl's shoved me way in the back and let me sit with the cobwebs. Been sleeping for a long time.

[excubia]

Hah - maybe that nap might've done you some good, old man.

[And a playful jab at the ribs and a grin at that.]

/throws in a trish clone

[mealltach]

Doesn't that get boring after a while?

[themaninred]

[Lmao are you serious, Alice.] Usually it's a cat-call for a girl.

It's more of a trademark saying on my end, though.

[digophelia]

[Being from 1875, she can't help it, along with this question.]

And what is a "cat call", pray tell?

[It doesn't sound very appealing.]

[themaninred]

Hey- don't even start, kid.

[He chuckles and takes that jab before playfully punching her back.]

At least I'm not the one who tripped on my own trenchcoat in the middle of a fight.

oooooh yes c:

[themaninred]

Are you kidding? Pizza and booze never get old.

[mealltach]

I don't know about you, but I quite like stretching my legs.

[excubia]

I made up for it later - besides, it was one time. Still held my own.

[themaninred]

One time is all it takes, Lii. [No, he is never going to let you forget it.]

[themaninred]

Heh. I stretched mine for close to two years. Think that deserves a break for lasting that long.

[mealltach]

Ah, but you should consider yourself lucky; at least you can see.

[themaninred]

[It isn't, unfortunately, LMAO.]

Not always a good thing, they're names guys call girls when they see them on the street. You've never heard of them?

[digophelia]

They usually do that to the women who work on the streets.

[themaninred]

It's better than being forgotten. Believe me, she's got enough of those up in her headspace.

[themaninred]

That would be a cat call. Something that sounds uncomfortable, right?

[mealltach]

You couldn't handle being out of the spotlight, hm?

[digophelia]

No one dares do that to me.

[themaninred]

'Course not. Where's the fun if I stepped out of it?