#Dante and his s/o are becoming my favourite thing in the WORLD to write

[polarisbibliotheque]

How do you think Vergil and Dante would deal with a s/o who choked on bobba milk tea after trying it the first time because they didn’t know there were actual balls in it. No one told them there would be balls. After the shock wears off, s/o continues to drink it Anyway. ”It’s delicious.… you know I probably wouldn’t be dating you if I couldn’t handle a little risk *sips*”?

Hello there!! First things first: thanks a lot for being around, for the ask and for waiting!

I was travelling and it took me some time to see it, but here it is! Hahaha bobba tea can be really dangerous I choked on it the first time too, be careful, people T-T

This ended up kinda goofy and a good time with the Sparda Bros'™, that ends on a more sentimental note - I hope you like it!

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Intro - The Bobba Milk Tea Accident

It was tea – milk tea, nothing to fear. Just another Saturday in your week, just another normal day. Taking a stroll through the city with your half-demon lover, watching the sunset paint what was left of the day orange while you both exchanged endless words of ideas and laughs. A usual day before going back to the Devil May Cry and preparing to go back to business on Monday.

That is, if you hadn’t suddenly choked on… What was that?! Gummy balls?!

Dante

“These are bobba, silly! It’s kinda the whole point of the tea!” Dante didn’t know if he should laugh or help you.

Probably both, just like he was already doing.

“What the hell…?!” You forced out of your throat, still coughing. It was sudden, it was unexpected. “Why didn’t you tell me… Before…?! Red devil…?!”

“Hey, don’t shoot the cowboy, sheriff! Who decided to buy it in the first place?!” And Dante was still laughing, tapping your back to see if you finally managed to breathe properly again. “I thought you knew!”

He would definitely have to sit by the sidewalk to resume his laughing after you were ok, though.

“Well, clearly… I didn’t know!” You took a deep breath, finally feeling your throat free again. Holding onto Dante’s shoulders, he kept looking at you to see if you were fine. “What?”

“Just checkin’ if I’m gonna have to take my sweetheart to the Hospital, that’s all.” And even though his voice had that playful Dante tone in it, his sky-blue eyes watched you with care and concern.

You could never really get mad at him, could you?

“Nah, your sweetheart is fine.” You winked back, making him smile brightly in return. You thought your lover would resume your walk, but Dante did exactly what he thought before: sitting by the sidewalk, the half-demon started to laugh hysterically. “Oh, you’re such a goof!”

“I am?! Look who’s still drinkin’ it as if nothing happened!” He pointed at you, having the time of his life. “Ya know, a stupid accident like that can kill a human!”

“Well, it’s delicious! Just like you!” You quipped back, shrugging while smiling back at your red devil. “I’m dating you, Dante! Seriously think I can’t handle a bit of risk in my life?!”

“That’s exactly my point!” He shook his head, as if you were unbelievable. “Killin’ hordes of demons by my side and end up in the Hospital because of some bobba milk tea?!”

“Well, we all have our weaknesses, red devil.” You winked once again, smiling as you took another sip of your tea. “Know what? This thing is really nice, I like it.”

“Ya love some danger in your life, huh?” Dante finally got up from the sidewalk, wrapping one of his arms around you.

“Of course. I’m your human, ain’t I?” Your answer was so casual, he could let it slip by if he wasn’t paying attention.

But Dante always paid attention to you. And his smile was enough of an answer to your rhetorical question.

Vergil

The blue son of Sparda ignored the fact that you called it gummy balls – in a matter of fact, he was more worried with the fact that you yourself might turn blue from choking than the right classification of what you seemed to be strangled with.

“Why there’s something… In… The tea…?!” You managed to get those words out, while Vergil did his best to help you.

That meant just standing there, tapping at your back until you got better. If you didn’t, he’d have to resort to some old, demonic medicine he could improvise with some Holy Water he always carried around and his blood.

It wouldn’t be pleasant, but it would at least melt whatever was hurting you and help you breathe again.

“It’s called bobba milk tea, love. The pearls are what makes it special.” Vergil only raised one of his eyebrows, wondering if it was starting to affect your discernment.

Apparently, yes.

“Why no one told me that…?!” You lowered your head, speaking in the most ominous voice your throat could muster while trying to get rid of the pearls.

You could scare a demon with that voice, at least he would give you that.

“Stop talking and try to breathe.” Vergil tapped your back once again, now with a little more strength. You were the most powerful human he knew, but he always minded his strength around you. The last thing he wanted to do was to hurt you.

“Bossy.” You quipped back, making Vergil just stare back at you.

You always talked back when things like that happened. It was difficult for Vergil to get used to it – although he didn’t really mind it.

“Great personalities act alike.” It was the only thing Vergil managed to slowly banter back, while you took a deep breath, finally standing up straight again. “How are you feeling, love?”

“NowI am better.” And after that long deep breath, you looked back at the bobba milk tea, taking another sip right after. Vergil’s silvery gaze clearly judged you. “What is it, love?”

“Most humans learn from experience and don’t put themselves into the same danger right after.” He crossed his arms, looking so tall and stoic as he always did when chastising you.

“It’s tea, Vergil. Its deliciousness is a given.” You had a devilish smile in your lips, taking a quick sip before speaking again. “I’d say being your lover is much more of a risk. If I couldn’t handle it, I wouldn’t ever want to taste the forbidden fruit again, would I?”

“Oh, I am your forbidden fruit now?” Vergil raised both of his eyebrows, offering you one of his arms so you could resume the afternoon walk.

“Of course. And I won’t let a little danger stop me.” You accepted his arm, following Vergil’s footsteps as they led you back to the Devil May Cry.

You were too concentrated on your tea to notice the proud smile he had on his lips. Indeed, he was dangerous – and being with him was even worse. But something in Vergil’s chest glowed in pride to know you thought of it as just a little danger – and your love was braver than that.

[honoraryskywalker]

11 Questions Meme

Rules:

1. always post the rules. 2. answer the questions given by the person who tagged you. 3. write 11 questions of your own and tag 11 (or however many) people to answer them.

I was tagged for this meme by both @froomage and @katherinevar, which is great because 1) our Strike-related conversations are one of my favourite things about my Tumblr experience, and it’s nice to talk about something else for once and get to know each other a bit more; 2) their questions were sooooo fun. 

Here are my answers to @froomage‘s questions:

1. What fictional place would you most like to go?

Definitely Middle-Earth. I’d love to tour all of it, but if I had to choose a place to stay for a while, I’d say post-War of the Ring Rohan. They’ve got Faramir and Eowyn. And horses (I’ve only ever ridden a horse twice, and learning how to do it properly is one of my as yet unrealized childhood dreams). 

2. Tell me about your pets! Or pets that you would like to have. Or, if you do not like pets, what the hell?

We have a female cat that’s jokingly referred to as “the cat from Hell” by most of our friends and family. I guess this tells you something about her character. But we love her. And she loves us (in her own way, which includes biting our toes and generally making a mess of our flat in every way she can). 

3. Who is your biggest role model?

My parents, both as individuals and as a couple. Day by day, they have built a family I consider a privilege and a blessing to have been raised in, and with their example they have shaped such a huge part of the woman and wife I am - and I strive to be. 

Sorry if this sounds sappy, but I could literally go on for hours writing how grateful I am for them. 

4. If you were dictator of a small island nation, what crazy dictator stuff would you do?

I’d order the writing of a glorious national epic to rival with Dante and Homer.

(*evil cackle*)

Honestly, I don’t think I’d be that good of a dictator. I like books, tea, hugs and kittens, you see. 

5. What is something that a ton of people are obsessed with but you just don’t get the point of?

Reality TV, and the disco.  (yep, I hated it even when I was 15). 

6. What fad or trend do you hope comes back?

I’ve never been one to really care about or follow trends, so I wouldn't know... For the moment, I only hope fidget spinners disappear as suddenly as they appeared. /middleschoolteacherproblems. 

7. What was the best compliment you ever received?

This is a very difficult question for me, because  “Words of affirmation” is my main love language, so a kind word can really make my day, even if it’s something very simple. Even something like  “you’re a good person” makes my day, if it’s told by someone I know is sincere. 

8. What would Amortentia smell like to you? (The love potion from Harry Potter that smells like the three things you’re most attracted to.)

Freshly-cut grass, black tea, lime blossoms. 

9. Speaking of Harry Potter, which house do you belong in? Why?

According to the last Hogwarts House test I took (it was a meme here on Tumblr), I’m half Ravenclaw-half Gryffindor. I think I recognize myself in this description. People would describe me as an “intellectual” person, and I’m definitely bookish and curious about the world even beyond my everyday life. But I'm also fiercely passionate about my principles and my opinions, and when there’s something I really care about I’m extremely determined (sometimes even to the point of stubborness). 

10. If you could travel backwards in time, where/when would you go?

There’s so many places I’d love to see (or historical people I’d love to meet). I’d love to visit early modern London and watch Shakespeare’s plays as they were originally performed. Be friends with the Inklings at Oxford. Drink a glass of wine with G.K. Chesterton in his house. Roam the streets of medieval Europe and see the great cathedrals when they had just been built. 

11. What keeps you up at night?

I’ve recently become a fall-asleep-as-soon-as-head-touches-pillow kind of person, unless there’s something that really troubles me. Sometimes I stay awake in bed a little longer to go on reading a good book or look up a couple interesting articles on the Internet or pray a while, if it’s been a particularly busy day and I haven’t had much time. 

12. What’s one thing you wish you could change about yourself?

Two things, actually: my hair and my tendency to be a little bit anxious. 

13. Favourite book of all time?

The Lord of the Rings. 

And here are my answers to @katherinevar’s questions:

1. If you had to live in a house in the woods without internet and phone for a month which five books would you choose to take with you?

The Lord of the Rings - The Bible - Flannery O’ Connor’s short stories - Philip K. Dick’s short stories - The Odyssey 

(and so many more I can’t mention because you said only 5. Yes, I know those short story collections are technically more than one book, but well...) :D

2. Between your favourite actor/actress, singer and author which would you choose to meet and why?

He isn’t an actor... But if we’re talking about living people only, I’d say Christopher Nolan (he’s one of my favourite directors and he sounds like an interesting person to talk to, with many interests and a clever mind).  Or George Lucas. (Star Wars was my first love). 

But I’d love to have a loooooong chat with J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and G.K. Chesterton. Or Shakespeare. Oh, Shakespeare. (*heart*).  As for Italian writers: Giovannino Guareschi and Eugenio Corti. 

I feel like I owe much to these people, for the way they have made me laugh and cry, given me food for thought, shaped my worldview and enriched my life with their stories and their characters. 

3. Which song could listen for 24 hours without getting bored?

Right now I’m binge-listening to Bruce Springsteen’s American Land (the live version from the 2006 Dublin concert). But it changes very often.  

4. Your favourite movie?

Star Wars (I-VI). Yes, I’m one of the few people who loved the Prequels but didn’t like The Force Awakens. 

Also, Gran Torino by Clint Eastwood. 

Again, there are many more which I had to leave out...

5. Is there a book you would change the ending and which one is it?

Ask me again after Lethal White has been published and we find out if Robin married Matthew in Career of Evil or not. 

6. Who is your favourite author that you buy his books with eyes closed?

Most of my favourite writers are from the past, so I’m not really “following” any author right now (with the exception of our friend Robert Galbraith). But I still have a lot of books by G.K. Chesterton / Philip K. Dick to buy, so...

7. If you had to leave your country where would you like to go?

Somewhere in the UK, or Dublin. 

8. Which is your favourite book character?

You can’t make me choose between Samwise Gamgee and Faramir. :)

9. Your favourite tv-show?

Generally speaking, I tend to prefer miniseries. I loved BBC’s Pride and Prejudice and Stranger Things. As for the longer series, I haven’t watched many, but I usually prefer the ones which are more comedy than drama. I was a huge fan of Monk and Psych. 

10. Have you ever bought a book that was mentioned in another book you were reading?

Only when I was studying at university (I bought books which were mentioned in the bibliography of other books). 

11. Which is the quality that most people apreeceate about you?

People often tell me I’m wise, a good listener and a good giver of advice.

I tag @katherinevar, @froomage, @many-books-little-time, @somebluenovember and anyone else who’d like to answer. :)

My questions:

1. What does it take for you to fall in love with a story? (a good plot, deep characters, etc.)

2. If you had to describe yourself with 3 adjectives, what would they be?

3. Is there an author/book/show/film you really love, even if it embraces a worldview that’s completely different from yours? 

4. What is a book you really wanted to like, but didn’t? (or a book you didn’t think you’d like, but ended up loving)?

5. Write a quote that really resonated with you and explain why. 

6. Did you ever “meet” a fictional character who was just like you in their appearance/character/behaviour? 

7. What is your favourite food?

8. Is there a trait which makes you hate a character instantly, no matter what they do?

9. What is your favourite childhood memory?

10. If you could only read one book to your children, what book would you choose?

11. What is your favourite fairy tale (I’m talking about “classical” fairy tales) and why?