[No matter how many years it may have been since it was more of a common occurrence, Vergil still instinctively braces himself for the leap on his back when he feels his brother's hands there. But Dante's weight never comes, and while Vergil straightens himself back out, Dante stumbles a little backwards. He says nothing regarding the comment about how Vergil must feel about having Dante back as a regular fixture in his life again. He does, however, wrinkle his nose as Dante wanders off again. As much as it would be aggravating to carry Dante the rest of the way, it would at least make it more difficult for him to be distracted.]
If you would not tarry as much as you do, you would already know. [Which is perhaps a touch hyperbolic, but not that far from the truth.] We are nearly there.
[Indeed, they are only a handful of buildings away from the bar acting as their destination for the evening. It is, however, not a particular mystery what makes this bar different from all the other surrounding nightspots and other establishments as the neon sign of its logo gives it away as a fully-equipped arcade. Various machines and gaming cabinets line the walls on both the ground floor and upon the mezzanine, although some compete for floor space with smaller tables that can be easily moved to accommodate more people or simply having a place to set down one's food and/or drink. Rather than quarters, it's all tokens that can be purchased at a machine near to the bar with Lore. The bar itself has seating, but there are some additional bar-height tables nearby for those that would rather sit while they have a few drinks and food. And in terms of aesthetics? This bar is all-in on its arcade theming. The carpet beyond the bar area looks like the 80's threw up on it as the neon shapes and swirls seem to almost glow in the multi-colored lighting throughout the building. The brick walls have also been decorated to look like they've been graffitied with various references to the machines and gaming cabinets. The drinks and food menus possess the same theme, some being the most groan-worthy puns that could be mustered, and even the music that's meant to blanket some of the machine and cabinet noises has an obvious video game sound to it.]
[In other words, this is perhaps the last place that the eldest son of Sparda would ever wish to be. It's loud and busy. The drinks are quite boozy and the food is extremely greasy. There's really no particular appeal to a place like this for Vergil. But he's here nonetheless because he suspects this sort of establishment would appeal immediately to a big kid like Dante. And because he wants Dante to enjoy himself, Vergil is determined not to be a stick in the mud about it. He's willing to push through how much a place like this makes him want to crawl out of his skin if it means a fonder memory with his little brother.]
You were saying something about needing things to be more light and fun, little brother?
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If you would not tarry as much as you do, you would already know. [Which is perhaps a touch hyperbolic, but not that far from the truth.] We are nearly there.
[Indeed, they are only a handful of buildings away from the bar acting as their destination for the evening. It is, however, not a particular mystery what makes this bar different from all the other surrounding nightspots and other establishments as the neon sign of its logo gives it away as a fully-equipped arcade. Various machines and gaming cabinets line the walls on both the ground floor and upon the mezzanine, although some compete for floor space with smaller tables that can be easily moved to accommodate more people or simply having a place to set down one's food and/or drink. Rather than quarters, it's all tokens that can be purchased at a machine near to the bar with Lore. The bar itself has seating, but there are some additional bar-height tables nearby for those that would rather sit while they have a few drinks and food. And in terms of aesthetics? This bar is all-in on its arcade theming. The carpet beyond the bar area looks like the 80's threw up on it as the neon shapes and swirls seem to almost glow in the multi-colored lighting throughout the building. The brick walls have also been decorated to look like they've been graffitied with various references to the machines and gaming cabinets. The drinks and food menus possess the same theme, some being the most groan-worthy puns that could be mustered, and even the music that's meant to blanket some of the machine and cabinet noises has an obvious video game sound to it.]
[In other words, this is perhaps the last place that the eldest son of Sparda would ever wish to be. It's loud and busy. The drinks are quite boozy and the food is extremely greasy. There's really no particular appeal to a place like this for Vergil. But he's here nonetheless because he suspects this sort of establishment would appeal immediately to a big kid like Dante. And because he wants Dante to enjoy himself, Vergil is determined not to be a stick in the mud about it. He's willing to push through how much a place like this makes him want to crawl out of his skin if it means a fonder memory with his little brother.]
You were saying something about needing things to be more light and fun, little brother?