Ok so no asked for this, but I couldn’t help myself, sO-
Self Aware Dmc!- Nicknames for their little darling!!
“-“ dialogue
‘-‘ thoughts
“Pink dialogue” -when two characters speak at the same time! (Though this only happens like once so yeah-)
Another thing I want to mention, is that the players appearance or gender is up to you! Hence why I keep their looks so vague and keep any works or drabbles I do gender neutral.
Enjoy!!
Dante Sparda- sweetheart or little sweetheart. I feel like it’s a classic, and that it suits his character over all. You cannot convince me otherwise that Dante wouldn’t be the type to say -either as a joke or to flirt- “Hello sweetheart~” or something similar. But also because he sees the player as a sweetheart due to their behavior towards him. He’d never forget the first time he’d felt your guidance in Mallet island. It was weird yet not hostile at all. You weren’t that type of person. It wasn’t until he first killed Phantom that he heard your voice. A simple “Good job Dante! We did it! Or rather you did…a-anyway-“ He almost melted, you sounded so sheepish…how sweet. What a pretty little thing…you always worried so much and always tried to makes sure he didn’t get hurt much. Considering he’s been with them the longest -something that he wastes no opportunity to brag about to everyone else- calling you a sweetheart is fitting. You truly were a sweetheart…his and his alone. It’s a shame he had to share you with everyone though.
“Welcome back, sweetheart! I’m itching to show off my ski- uh, I mean to get my hands on some devils! Let’s get this party started, shall we?”
Vergil Sparda- dearest angel or my dear. Contrary to his little brother, Vergil is much more formal, if that makes sense. Though that doesn’t mean he isn’t just as corny or as lovey dovey, either. He sees the player as an angel, mostly because he himself is a devil. And what better way to see the very person who’s looked after him and given him the kindness befitting a being of purity, then as an angel? That’s what you looked and seemed like when he first heard you after all. As he journeyed through Fortuna, he heard your voice -your sweet and admittedly nervous little voice- while he eventually surrendered full control to you. The enemies seemed stronger than he imagined but under your guidance, it was child’s play. Despite your nervousness and squeamish behavior, you were skilled. He wished you had more confidence in yourself and your ability to play, his dearest angel. As for “my dear”, he thinks it’s rather simple. It’s because you’re very dear to him…and because it sounds formal yet loving. Something he’d like to sound for you. You always seemed to fawn over his -or any- gentlemanly behavior, after all.
“Hello, my dear…now now, don’t be so discouraged. You did wonderfully…let’s try again shall we? I’m sure you’ll do better this time with me as your vessel…that’s right. Guide the way, my dearest angel”
Nero Sparda and Kyrie- angel and snow drop. Now these two are special. They didn’t separate or argue with one another once they realized they’re interest for the player. Rather they agreed to share them between the two, hence why they also share the same nicknames for them! In Nero’s case, like father like son, he sees the player as an angel, but for different reasons. Like Kyrie, he’d been raised with the Order of the Sword and in a world of devils, seeing a pure soul like yours is a breath of fresh air. And besides what better nickname is there for the very person who’s guided him and looked after them for so long with such care and affection, but as an angel? So he started calling you his angel, with Kyrie adopting the nickname shortly after. As for Kyrie, while she agreed with Nero’s idea and reasoning to call you their angel, she had a nickname for you herself! She always saw you as someone delicate -and perhaps even sensitive- considering how emotional you always seemed to be during any cutscenes and your overall personality so she couldn’t help but see you like a flower. You certainly were as beautiful as one. So she came up with Snow drop! The flower itself was white, untouched like an angel and with the meaning of hope behind it…safe to say, Nero catches on to Kyrie’s train of thought too.
“Nero, look! They’re here again!” “Yeah, I can see them Kyrie.” “Do you think they’ll choose you again this time?” “Who knows? It’s good to see them again, though…” “Welcome back, angel…our dearest Snow drop”
Trish- little spark. Now as for Trish, she’s one who unfortunately hasn’t gotten the chance to see you very often. Only getting to see you during her time with Dante in Mallet Island and during the events of Fortuna and the whole scandal with the Order of the Sword, and the whole mess with V and Vergil. Seeing how careful and kind you were with Dante made her curious, wondering who you were and why show them so much concern and love despite not knowing them. But then over time, that curiosity turned into jealousy. Why did she never get much of the spotlight and a chance to be with you like those stupid spawns of Sparda? But when she was in Fortuna with Lady, she finally found her chance. And her jealousy subsided…if not for a moment…you were electrifying. Your control -no that was too harsh for your kind demeanor- your guidance was a shock. Nothing like that thunder she wielded so skillfully. She loved it. Your smile, your concern over her, the way you beamed and laughed in excitement when you got a taste of her fighting style. It was a damn drug. And so she thought the name little spark was fitting for you.
“If it isn’t my little spark…you really enjoy playing with me don’t you? Hm…then I better go all out. I’m sure you’d enjoy seeing me at my true potential, wouldn’t you?”
Lady- doll or little doll/dolly. Like Trish, Lady was jealous that someone like Vergil and Dante -that annoying, sleazy, debt collecting devil hunter him- got so much attention from you. Hell, even that stupid kid from the order got more time with you!! And she’s known you longer! Whatever, in any case, when she finally got her turn with you in Fortuna, she was both exasperated and excited. Y’know, she still remembered when she saw you for the first time. When she rolled up on her motorcycle to Temen ni gru, she heard a voice -your voice to be exact- say something peculiar. “Oh my gosh, it’s Lady!! She looks so cool!!” Lady?? That wasn’t her name…but considering how things were, she didn’t want to go by her real name. But why Lady?? You seemed to know her by that name…maybe you knew who she was but chose to go by Lady instead for…whatever reason. It wasn’t until she saw you again when she and Dante were killing demons together for the first time that she understood why you called her Lady…even though she knew Dante was the one who made the name Lady “cannon”, she likes to think you gave her the name first. It was the first time she fully took you in too. You looked like a little doll sitting on that bed of yours. Those stuffed animals of yours only added to that comparison. You’d always be her little dolly to her.
“Hey, doll! What d’ya say we show these devils who’s boss huh? I’m clearly the best devil hunter for the job anyway…you think so too, don’t you, little dolly?”
Nicoletta Goldstein- Tinker bell. Now, since Nico doesn’t really get a chance to play or experience your control over her like Nero, Dante and V do, she only knows you through them -mostly Nero specifically since he seemed to have the most missions- but you seemed like a cute little thing! You also seemed to like her a lot and really enjoyed seeing her creations too! If she had to say, she’d bet her best weapons that if you’d be with them, you’d offer to help around her lil’ station however you could. Considering how much you helped and saved the boys asses, this little assumption of hers probably wouldn’t be so far off. Hence why she dubbed you Tinker bell! And if you just so happened to share any physical or personality traits like the actual character, that’d only serve to back up her little nickname for ya! She could just imagine having you help around the van clear as day! Handing her any tools she’d need, pass a cigarette or two before getting told off by Nero for being a bad influence on you -and triggering your allergies…sorry Tinker bell- and who knows? Maybe you’d like to learn a thing or two from her! She’d be more than happy to do so!
“Hey Tinker bell! What d’ya need from yours truly?…oh fuck off Nero, I know they can’t hear me, but hey! At least they know to trust my judgment when it comes to getting your stuff, huh? Smart little thing, aren’t they?”
V- my muse and my darling. V, although one who unfortunately couldn’t spend much time with you, enjoyed what little he could. He saw you as a muse, ever present in his sight -when he was in your control, a familiar and almost foreign sensation now that he’s not fully himself at the moment- and mind. He saw you as a source of inspiration and as an end goal. Your beauty drew the sweetest words, just for you….even if he had to share with his familiars. But he’s made it this far despite everything, and now that you were here with him, that only strengthened his resolve. He’d see this through and be whole again. He swore it. As for “my darling”, he simply thought you’d like it. You seemed the hopeless romantic, and you certainly were a darling little thing yourself so the term was appropriate for you.
“Hello, my darling…ah. Cooing over Shadow again, I see. Let’s continue, shall we? My eternal muse…”
