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  “You want to tell me why you find me more fun and interesting than your clients? I sense you didn’t tell Nero everything you wanted to say.”

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akumanoken​:

“Cheeky ass,” he retorted softly.  That man knew exactly why Souji snagged a bottle of the good stuff.  Dante was Dante, so Souji knew better to ask what moved him to be so transient, even if it did make him worry some… a lot… in the first few months.

“Ah… you mean like personal life?? Yeah well, mostly drawing again.  It’s been relatively peaceful so when I’m not hunting or ste– finding treasure, I’m sketching.  It’s kinda nice to have a bit of my old life back…”

A snort. 

  “I’m the cheeky ass, huh?” Dante decided he was going to keep his arm around Souji’s shoulders as they walked just because the look on the man’s face was absolutely priceless. When the dark haired man cut himself off to replace the previous start of the word with finding treasure he had to cast a curious look, but decided not to press too much about that.

There was a low hum in his throat before settling on what he’d respond with. “I’d like to see your art if that’s okay. I remember the last time I was at your place saw some of the older pieces you did and they were damn nice if I do say so.”

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planning on becoming a cowboy this united nations month for school on monday and im not even sure if a cowboy counts but fuck it i am going to be a cowboy with a gay flag on me and bring this print of dante with me everywhere the school campus, yeehaw mofos

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  “Top shelf? I didn’t take you for the type who liked whiskey that much.” The man responded with a slight grin before giving a cheeky wink. Dante knew what that bottle of whiskey was doing collecting dust there in Souji’s place; made the man feel a bit bad about his frequent and long absences. Course it was difficult to describe or explain to anyone exactly what made Dante decide he was going to skip town without a word most times. These days the urge to do so was becoming a little more frequent especially after the most recent and final altercation with Vergil.

He hoped it was final at least. 

  “Anything else been going on with you outside the job?” 

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i wanted in on the miserable dante train and also i've never drawn him before????

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akumanoken​:

“I guess not, but then again we are talking food and not booze, so that’s fine,” he laughed.  “Steak sounds good I got a few ideas.”  He knew exactly what to make now, and so with a smile he started walking lighter, almost skipping.

The other joked about his reactions and he laughed, letting the other move him around.  “Yeah yeah, sorry~~” he winked.  “Just nice to hear, I guess…”  As it was, Souji seemed to be in a constant state of missing Dante.  Hearing that it went both ways was… encouraging.  

  “I mean if you want booze we can do booze too -- depending what you have at your place.” Long as it wasn’t wine. If that was all Souji had then maybe for the sake of being agreeable after a long absence he might stomach it -- maybe. As they casually strolled along he took in the sights of the city which he had left behind for the better half of a year, casually glancing over towards Souji every so often as the demon hunter tried to think of some kind of conversation. 

  “Suppose I can tell you how much I appreciate you at least twice a month then eh? Guessing you don’t hear it enough?” 

As he is want to do, being gone long stretches, decides to grab Souji rather gently round the waist to turn him around. "Hey there~"

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Souji was bored, as per usual without the demon slayer around to liven things up. Another minor job done and a trip to the market planned before going home and watching the sunset over the harbor...

But hands grabbed his waist, pulling him around and he blinked in surprise. "D-Dante??" Lips pulled into a smile, eyes wide and arms lifted up as if to wrap around the other's shoulders....

But then he quickly regained himself, a pout on his lips as his arms, instead of wrapping around the slayer, instead crossed over his chest. "Well well look who finally turned up?? You at least look the same... I half expect you to come see me one day knocking on death's door.

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This fanart remained on standby for a while. I can say I'm glad I finally managed to finish it 🙃

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Innocence lost.

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akumanoken​:

“Unfinished business, eh?? I guess you wouldn’t be you without it…” he chuckled shaking his head.  “But you’re back and that’s what matters.”

Dante missed him… seriously?? Souji stopped a moment, letting the color rise to his cheeks unbidden.  “…yeah??”  His voice was soft, a little crooked grin splitting his face before  it turned into his usual smile, turning around.  “Well then, even more reason for you to hang out with me tonight.  Come on, you can choose what we’re having for dinner… just try not to break the bank, kay??”

  “You know I am not a fancy kind of guy so no need to worry about that, but I have been craving something with steak if that’s okay.” Hey, he could have said the lobster -- which sounded good but not very necessary. With that in mind Dante would settle on something less wallet draining. 

  “Also, you said ‘yeah’ like you didn’t believe me or something. A guy can’t even go around missing people anymore, eh?” The demon hunter queried as a joke whilst jostling Souji’s shoulders a little bit before clasping his hand down to give a rather affectionate rub. 

As he is want to do, being gone long stretches, decides to grab Souji rather gently round the waist to turn him around. "Hey there~"

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Souji was bored, as per usual without the demon slayer around to liven things up. Another minor job done and a trip to the market planned before going home and watching the sunset over the harbor...

But hands grabbed his waist, pulling him around and he blinked in surprise. "D-Dante??" Lips pulled into a smile, eyes wide and arms lifted up as if to wrap around the other's shoulders....

But then he quickly regained himself, a pout on his lips as his arms, instead of wrapping around the slayer, instead crossed over his chest. "Well well look who finally turned up?? You at least look the same... I half expect you to come see me one day knocking on death's door.

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akumanoken​:

“Two actually!!” Souji held out the fingers, both as a counter but as a victory pose.  “Since you’ve been gone work’s been steady but not too terrible.  Just a couple giant boys running around, and we had to rush around and take care of it before Redgrave had another incident…. the people left can’t afford to move anywhere ya know…” he said softly.  “But what about you? Wanderlust?? I figure you got restless again and just fucked off somwhere… you’re bad for my health, Dante…”

  “Partially that and partially had some things that needed taking care of so I couldn’t be in town for a while.” A long ass while. He did feel kind of bad leaving Souji in the dark like that not too long after the pair of them had been hanging out, but what were you to do when bigger and badder demons were coming to cause problems? 

  “I did miss ya though.” 

As he is want to do, being gone long stretches, decides to grab Souji rather gently round the waist to turn him around. "Hey there~"

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Souji was bored, as per usual without the demon slayer around to liven things up. Another minor job done and a trip to the market planned before going home and watching the sunset over the harbor...

But hands grabbed his waist, pulling him around and he blinked in surprise. "D-Dante??" Lips pulled into a smile, eyes wide and arms lifted up as if to wrap around the other's shoulders....

But then he quickly regained himself, a pout on his lips as his arms, instead of wrapping around the slayer, instead crossed over his chest. "Well well look who finally turned up?? You at least look the same... I half expect you to come see me one day knocking on death's door.

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akumanoken​:

“I guess…”  His touch was welcome, arms warm and slightly tingly where the other’s hands had been.  “It’s the bare minimum but it’s something,” he smiled. Hands rested over the other’s with a smile.  

“I’m heading to the market to get stuff for dinner… you can start making it up to me by coming to my place? Not gonna make you cook or anything, though I should,” he grinned.  “How about it??”

  “I don’t see why not, food sounds good.” Dante’s hands finally moved from Souji’s shoulders as he turned around looking back towards the way he had walked from. The very last time they ate together in Sou’s place was a little over a year ago -- good times and food. There was also a kind of interesting tension there between the two of them on that night as well which he noted, but just like usual the demon hunter opted to not act on it. 

Then disappeared for a bit.

As was his way.

  “Been up to anything interesting since I was away? Topple any demons the size of Redwoods?” 

As he is want to do, being gone long stretches, decides to grab Souji rather gently round the waist to turn him around. "Hey there~"

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Souji was bored, as per usual without the demon slayer around to liven things up. Another minor job done and a trip to the market planned before going home and watching the sunset over the harbor...

But hands grabbed his waist, pulling him around and he blinked in surprise. "D-Dante??" Lips pulled into a smile, eyes wide and arms lifted up as if to wrap around the other's shoulders....

But then he quickly regained himself, a pout on his lips as his arms, instead of wrapping around the slayer, instead crossed over his chest. "Well well look who finally turned up?? You at least look the same... I half expect you to come see me one day knocking on death's door.

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akumanoken​:

He knew that, but still every time he turned around, as soon as he got used to seeing Dante’s face, he was suddenly gone without a trace.  He should be used to it by now.  You would think by now he had…

His arms uncrossed, the other’s eyes sparkling with mischief, and he broke so easily, laughing and shaking his head, aware of his cheeks burning.  “…I might have…” he responded. “Why what are you gonna do about it, hotshot??”

  “Your cheeks are really turning all red, huh?” Dante had not let go of Souji yet feeling slightly remiss in doing so. Instead the man just looked at his companion for a few moments as if he was going to make his mind up about something; maybe a little important. 

  “What am I gonna do about it, huh? Me being present and accounted for has to count for something I’m sure.” Calloused hands rubbed gently up and down the dark haired man’s arms before resting on Souji’s shoulders.

As he is want to do, being gone long stretches, decides to grab Souji rather gently round the waist to turn him around. "Hey there~"

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Souji was bored, as per usual without the demon slayer around to liven things up. Another minor job done and a trip to the market planned before going home and watching the sunset over the harbor...

But hands grabbed his waist, pulling him around and he blinked in surprise. "D-Dante??" Lips pulled into a smile, eyes wide and arms lifted up as if to wrap around the other's shoulders....

But then he quickly regained himself, a pout on his lips as his arms, instead of wrapping around the slayer, instead crossed over his chest. "Well well look who finally turned up?? You at least look the same... I half expect you to come see me one day knocking on death's door.

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  He had to laugh a little bit at that, “I think it’ll be a very cold day in Hell before you’ll see me actually on death’s door, Sou.” Reaching over he carefully grabbed the man’s arms to pull them gently from being crossed over his chest. Honestly, this one was always so pouty but in a way that didn’t inherently annoy the slayer. 

  “Missed me, huh?” Blue eyes twinkled a little with some mischief as his hands still had hold of Souji’s forearms a bit. 

As he is want to do, being gone long stretches, decides to grab Souji rather gently round the waist to turn him around. "Hey there~"

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Souji was bored, as per usual without the demon slayer around to liven things up. Another minor job done and a trip to the market planned before going home and watching the sunset over the harbor...

But hands grabbed his waist, pulling him around and he blinked in surprise. "D-Dante??" Lips pulled into a smile, eyes wide and arms lifted up as if to wrap around the other's shoulders....

But then he quickly regained himself, a pout on his lips as his arms, instead of wrapping around the slayer, instead crossed over his chest. "Well well look who finally turned up?? You at least look the same... I half expect you to come see me one day knocking on death's door.

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🖐 tracing fingers against your muse’ skin or over a scar/other

Napping in the middle of the day as always, but still diligent about his surroundings even when trying to drift off into dreamland. Souji had been there in his business for a good thirty minutes and so that gentle touched over his arm did not startled the half-demon. If anything Dante gave a sleepy little grunt before pulling the magazine off his face with a little yawn. "What's up, Samurai Boy?"