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[A green pony with a matted down brown mop-top appears on the scroll. From the furrowed brows, flared nostrils and fierce grimace, she does not appear... pleased.]

WHAT THE TARTARUS IS GOING ON HERE!?

[Taking a step away from the scroll would probably be a good idea...]

I can't even begin to count all the things that is wrong here! I mean, at first I thought this was a dream but then when somepony actually pinched me -- WITH THEIR MOUTH NO LESS -- I knew that this was actually real. Talking ponies? And the ones with wings? EVEN ONES WITH MAGIC HORNS?? I even saw one that brought in a raincloud! IT WAS RIGHT ON TOP OF ME!!

[She takes a moment and her hoof comes up to scrub off her hair and her face.]

Alright... you know what... considering everything else I have seen before a world of talking ponies is actually not that out there. And, hey, at least my fur color is one that I'd like. Just, in this case, I hope my friends aren't here to have this happen to them.

Also, I have to ask just one question...

Why couldn't I have been one of those cool ones with the wings?

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[A little bit later there is a shout. A glorious shout. A mighty shout. It rings to the heavens and may even be heard as far as way as The Crystal Kingdom.]

WHAT DO YOU MEAN PONIES DON'T EAT MEAT?!!!!

[Thanks, Teddie.]

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[And a little bit after that there is another shout, though not quite as powerful, whatever is doing it definitely has a healthy set of lungs.]

WHAT DO YOU MEAN THERE'S NO TV?!!

[Thanks, Rise.]

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[He realizes she's freaked out, so he's okay with letting the subject drop. He wouldn't have even brought it up if he'd known it would rattle her so badly.]

That's true.

Speaking of which, my name is Vergil. It's nice to meet you.

...Chie.

[And that's all he's getting.]

I'd say it was nice to meet you but... I'm still not sure how I feel about talking to dragons.

No offense.

[Even with the consideration from the freakout, she still wasn't about to let her guard down... too much.]

[He nods his head slightly, as a casual indicator that what she's saying is a valid point.]

None taken -- that's an understandable reaction to have.

I can switch to text if you'd prefer. Unless it's the concept itself that's troublesome, in which case I can wish you good luck and sign off, if you'd be more comfortable with that.

How would that make a difference? You're still a dragon. At least this way I can get some idea of how dragons sound and behave.

[And see their body language. She's learning a lot just watching both of these sons of Sparda. But she won't be telling them that.]

It seemed to make a difference to that bear a few weeks back. I think he can only talk to me through text.

That is a good point, though. It's always better to know who you're dealing with. Though from what I can tell, behavior differs from dragon to dragon. It seems like they're usually known for being greedy, territorial and hostile, so being cautious is a good move.

[Of course, he doesn't seem to be any of those things. Judging by the fact that he's mentioned a roommate that wasn't a ghost, he doesn't seem particularly territorial. He doesn't have a whole lot by way of a gem horde, either, and he's been anything but hostile, since he's had no reason to be.

His body language, too, has been unassuming. Poised and refined, even while doing something as casual as the dishes, but far from threatening.

Even if he knew how closely he was being studied -- and, as someone that frequently does that very thing, he may already have an inkling -- he wouldn't mind. The only way to protect yourself is to be aware of your surroundings, so the fact that she seems to want to learn more about him rather than turning away in fear actually makes him respect her.]

Yeah? And how would you describe yourself?

[Not that she trusts him as a rule, but that at least paints a picture of how he wants to be perceived.]

Apathetic, for the most part. I generally don't care what other people do, as long as it's not threatening me. I'm not hostile unless I have a reason to be, and I'm relatively difficult to offend.

I'm nowhere near as outgoing as my brother, but personable enough to work in a tea shop. Trust isn't something I give freely, so getting attached to people isn't exactly something I'm known for. I like my space and I generally keep to myself.

That said, if you want to learn how to wield a katana, control magic or meditate, I've got enough patience and knowledge in those areas to be a decent teacher.

[There's a pause as he finishes his chore, setting the last cup aside before returning his attention to her.]

And you? How would you describe yourself?

[GAH. TALKING ABOUT HERSELF... er.....]

Not very impressed?

[Chie, don't try to rile the dragon...]

[That is answered with a flat look that stands in silence for a long moment before it gives way to the faintest phantom of a smile.]

I only answered what I was asked.

Do you intend to do the same, or should we just change the subject?

Well, yeah. But that was only the driest delivery ever.

And, really, you didn't tell me anything that you liked about yourself.

[That was "Vergil, the thing," and not really "Vergil, the person," yo.]

Showmanship is more Dante's thing. I usually deal more with results than theatrics.

I did, actually. Everything I listed is something I like about myself. I like that I'm unbiased enough to not be offended by much. I like that I'm not hostile, when I very well could be. I like that I'm not inclined to get attached to people quickly, so that when I do, it's something that's been earned. I like that I'm both skilled and patient enough to teach others how to better handle things that may be overwhelming to them, so that they don't make the same mistakes I have.

[True, but usually if you ask Vergil the person to describe "Vergil, the person", you get "Vergil, the thing". He's not the best at the whole opening up deal.]

If there's something specific you'd like to know, you're free to ask. Otherwise, you're more than welcome to give me an example of how I should have answered.

[Meaning, you still haven't answered anything about yourself, yo.]

[She doesn't deal with subtleties well when she's not looking for them. :x]

So... you're not normally a dragon?

[See? Total whiff.]

[That's alright by him. If he actually wanted to know something, he would be direct about it. For now, he doesn't actually mind her lack of sharing -- on the contrary, he thinks it's a smart move on her part.]

I'm not, but the form isn't too foreign.

You're... half-demon, too?

[You can thank Dante and her good memory for that.]

[The word "too" raises his eyebrow for a second. Was she a half-demon? For some reason, he wasn't getting that sort of vibe from her.

Then he remembers seeing Dante on the scroll in response a bit earlier.]

Yes, I'm a half demon. Dante's twin brother, actually.

Yeah. I sort of noticed the family resemblance.

[Beat.]

But you guys act totally different.

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it's a good thing he's a dragon or that look might make her skip a beat

haha, right? he's kind of a babe, even if he is emotionally on pluto.

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