- Location
- new york
When can we expect the first chapter? I also haven't read worm taylor as a character just turns me away.
Devil Trigger (Devil May Cry/Worm AU)
- Thread starter SkyRig
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- Crossover
Vanargand
So tired.....
Alternatively Taylor's Twin Cavaliere (Pollux and Castor)
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- Location
- Sea of Quanta
To put it simply without copying what some of the other comments said:
Shards share/overlap with each other.
For example, 3 parahumans were supposed to trigger separately with a Mover, Striker and Trump powers.
If they're caught in a cluster following happens:
One has a somewhat strong Mover power and weak Striker and Trump. Another has strong Striker and weak M and T. And so on. They kinda... share powers I guess.
Daniel Estacado
ZA WARUDO
As far as Devil Arm suggestions go: a spear, a Nagitana, or maybe a bow.
- Location
- new york
Do you want me to send you a insight for Greg by Wildbow.
SkyRig
Wake the f#ck up, samurai.
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Regarding the whole debacle of Devil Arms and what kinds Taylor will get, while I appreciate the suggestions, I already have a few ideas as to what kinds of Devil Arms Taylor will get.
For the record, with the exception of Orthrus and another Devil's Arm that will appear in another arc down the line, any Devil Arms with similarities to existing Devil Arms, such as the "robot motorcycle" idea that @Dragon Bone Z mentioned, will not be featured in any capacity. The Devil Arms that will be featured in this story will be original weapons and help differentiate Taylor from her template (i.e. Vergil).
For the record, with the exception of Orthrus and another Devil's Arm that will appear in another arc down the line, any Devil Arms with similarities to existing Devil Arms, such as the "robot motorcycle" idea that @Dragon Bone Z mentioned, will not be featured in any capacity. The Devil Arms that will be featured in this story will be original weapons and help differentiate Taylor from her template (i.e. Vergil).
Interlude 2.1
SkyRig
Wake the f#ck up, samurai.
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The following document is available only to Level 3 personnel. Should the contents of this document be disclosed to sources unaffiliated with the Parahuman Response Team or the Protectorate, you will be subject to punishment and termination.
On March 12, 2011, a Protectorate agent attempted to obtain information from the individual called Rodin. Investigations into this individual show that there are no records of "Rodin" existing in any known database, suggesting he is using an alias. The individual is suspected of being a parahuman, having subdued Empire Eighty-Eight cape Hookwolf with ease. Rodin denies any such claims.
Rodin is speculated to be in close contact with Independent cape Vergil. The latter has visited Rodin's bar, the Gates of Hell, on many occasions, though their relationship is unclear.
The meeting with the Protectorate agent and Rodin occurs as follows:
AGENT: If you don't mind me asking, when did you arrive here in the Bay?
RODIN: Been here for a month now, though the only reason I came here is because Bayonetta kicked my ass and told me to take a vacation.
AGENT: Bayonetta? Who's that?
RODIN: Trust me, you'd know who she was. That crazy bitch ain't easy to ignore, especially when she's in a feisty mood. Can't imagine her coming around here anytime soon, though. Last I heard, she's been having a time in Italy.
AGENT: I see…
RODIN: So, how about you? What's your story brother?
AGENT: Nothing interesting, I'll tell you that much. I mostly deal with annoying co-workers or overbearing parents.
RODIN: (chuckle) I would have thought things would have been more lively at the Protectorate.
AGENT: I-I'm sorry?
RODIN: Pal, do you know how many of you guys I've had to deal with since Hookwolf busted up my counter last month? A few weeks ago, that bitch Squealer and a bunch of her boys came in and tried to offer me a shot. When I told them to fuck off, her cunt of a boss shows up and tries to shoot up my shop. And a couple days ago, I had some crazy kid threaten to bomb my shop if I didn't join Yakuza-wannabe punks. If this is some kind of recruitment pitch, tell that Rebecca chick that if she wants me in her little club, she can get up off her ass and tell me herself.
AGENT: Er… r-right. I'll, um, pass that along.
RODIN: So long we got that covered. Now, how 'bout you stop beating around the bush and start talking shop. What's the real reason you came here, brother?
AGENT: W-well, my boss wants to know about your relationship with Vergil.
RODIN: The kid? What, you mean the people who got asskickers like the Triumvirate are scared of a little girl that can burn and freeze things real fast?
AGENT: Not quite, we're just curious as to how you two know each other, a-and whether she's…
RODIN: A threat? Nah, kid's got a heart of gold, even if she's a little stupid. Then again, she hasn't been in this business for long, and she hasn't quite met the real sons of bitches that'll give her life hell. Not like that big ol' leathered up pansy that came crawling out the other day.
AGENT: You're referring to the Case-53 from last week?
RODIN: If that's what you wanna call 'em, go right ahead. But anyways, about the kid… I first ran into her last month not long after I set up shop. Came around by accident when I beat the shit outta that asshole Hookwolf. Wasn't expecting to run into anybody like her, since Triggers don't turn people into halfers. Well, not unless that gold asshole's been running off and making deals.
AGENT: What?
RODIN: Nah, nevermind. Anyways, I could tell the kid was confused, so I let her off the hook. Thought maybe she'd live a normal life or avoid danger. But, wouldn't you know it, I find her half-dead outside my shop after she got into a fight with a two-headed dog fresh from the pits of the Underworld. She may not be a normal halfer, but she's just like every other parahuman—always looking for a fight. (scoff) Got into her pretty little head that she thought she could fight, that she could be a hero or something. I'm a bit of a sucker for the underdogs, so I let her hang around her, let her use the Idol when she wants to test herself. Even made her first Devil's Arm from that pooch she bagged.
AGENT: You're a tinker then?
RODIN: I ain't no cape, brother. I'd sooner rip off my own wings than let those space freaks touch me.
AGENT: …well, okay then. (cough) So, you trained Vergil?
RODIN: I didn't train her, just gave her a few pointers. Told her what she turned into thanks to her Trigger and introduced her to the business. She ain't no angel-slaying babe like Bayonetta or those Sparda brats, but she's got spunk. I tell you what, brother, when she really gets going, when she decides that somebody or something is gonna die before it can kill some poor shmuck, she'll give you a glare so bad even the Devil May Cry.
Although the terms and names were unfamiliar and not found in any database, it is believed that the individuals "Bayonetta" and "Sparda" are possible underground capes. The "business" Rodin is involved in is subject to question and further investigation is required.
Rodin's first encounter with Vergil coincides with the report issued by Assault and Battery, as mentioned in Report #AB-189173739 (see here), as well as Armsmaster's own findings in Report #A-1819 (see here), provides further proof that the Independent cape is Taylor Hebert from the Winslow vs. Hebert case.
There is currently no plan to confront Taylor Hebert about her cape identity as is per regulations and protocol regarding the actions of independent capes. Observations of Taylor Hebert and Rodin will continue as planned until action is called and required.
Chief Director Rebecca Costa-Brown stared at the report displayed on her laptop computer screen, rereading it countless times to ensure that she did not miss anything. Certain statements made by this "Rodin" figure made her eyebrows furrow before she closed laptop and stood up. She walked over to the glass panels that gave her office a beautiful city-wide view of the world below. The sky was pitch black and the stars in full view, accompanied by the brilliant lights of the cityscape down below.
In truth, Rebecca preferred the azure skies of daytime over the night, finding the night sky distasteful for a variety of reasons. Her mind continued to go over the details of the report she had finished reading, a report that should have been brought to her attention the day it was issued, trying to figure out the mysteries it presented her.
After a moment of pondering, she dug into her coat pocket and took out her cell phone, dialing a number and calling it. It connected before the first ring.
"We have a problem," Rebecca began. "A report that should have been brought to my attention was filed a month ago. Someone knows about the Entities and Scion."
"How?" the man on the other end asked incredulously. "Do we have a leak?"
"That's part of the reason I'm calling. I need you to see if we have anyone with loose lips, or if we've been compromised. Also, I need Contessa to deal with this matter personally. I want her to dig up any information about this man called Rodin."
The man audibly grimaced. "Alright, I'll inform her when she's finished with things on her end. Anything else?"
Rebecca was about to say no and end the conversation there, but then she recalled one of the main points behind the report.
"How much information can you gather on someone by the name of Taylor Hebert?"
On March 12, 2011, a Protectorate agent attempted to obtain information from the individual called Rodin. Investigations into this individual show that there are no records of "Rodin" existing in any known database, suggesting he is using an alias. The individual is suspected of being a parahuman, having subdued Empire Eighty-Eight cape Hookwolf with ease. Rodin denies any such claims.
Rodin is speculated to be in close contact with Independent cape Vergil. The latter has visited Rodin's bar, the Gates of Hell, on many occasions, though their relationship is unclear.
The meeting with the Protectorate agent and Rodin occurs as follows:
AGENT: If you don't mind me asking, when did you arrive here in the Bay?
RODIN: Been here for a month now, though the only reason I came here is because Bayonetta kicked my ass and told me to take a vacation.
AGENT: Bayonetta? Who's that?
RODIN: Trust me, you'd know who she was. That crazy bitch ain't easy to ignore, especially when she's in a feisty mood. Can't imagine her coming around here anytime soon, though. Last I heard, she's been having a time in Italy.
AGENT: I see…
RODIN: So, how about you? What's your story brother?
AGENT: Nothing interesting, I'll tell you that much. I mostly deal with annoying co-workers or overbearing parents.
RODIN: (chuckle) I would have thought things would have been more lively at the Protectorate.
AGENT: I-I'm sorry?
RODIN: Pal, do you know how many of you guys I've had to deal with since Hookwolf busted up my counter last month? A few weeks ago, that bitch Squealer and a bunch of her boys came in and tried to offer me a shot. When I told them to fuck off, her cunt of a boss shows up and tries to shoot up my shop. And a couple days ago, I had some crazy kid threaten to bomb my shop if I didn't join Yakuza-wannabe punks. If this is some kind of recruitment pitch, tell that Rebecca chick that if she wants me in her little club, she can get up off her ass and tell me herself.
AGENT: Er… r-right. I'll, um, pass that along.
RODIN: So long we got that covered. Now, how 'bout you stop beating around the bush and start talking shop. What's the real reason you came here, brother?
AGENT: W-well, my boss wants to know about your relationship with Vergil.
RODIN: The kid? What, you mean the people who got asskickers like the Triumvirate are scared of a little girl that can burn and freeze things real fast?
AGENT: Not quite, we're just curious as to how you two know each other, a-and whether she's…
RODIN: A threat? Nah, kid's got a heart of gold, even if she's a little stupid. Then again, she hasn't been in this business for long, and she hasn't quite met the real sons of bitches that'll give her life hell. Not like that big ol' leathered up pansy that came crawling out the other day.
AGENT: You're referring to the Case-53 from last week?
RODIN: If that's what you wanna call 'em, go right ahead. But anyways, about the kid… I first ran into her last month not long after I set up shop. Came around by accident when I beat the shit outta that asshole Hookwolf. Wasn't expecting to run into anybody like her, since Triggers don't turn people into halfers. Well, not unless that gold asshole's been running off and making deals.
AGENT: What?
RODIN: Nah, nevermind. Anyways, I could tell the kid was confused, so I let her off the hook. Thought maybe she'd live a normal life or avoid danger. But, wouldn't you know it, I find her half-dead outside my shop after she got into a fight with a two-headed dog fresh from the pits of the Underworld. She may not be a normal halfer, but she's just like every other parahuman—always looking for a fight. (scoff) Got into her pretty little head that she thought she could fight, that she could be a hero or something. I'm a bit of a sucker for the underdogs, so I let her hang around her, let her use the Idol when she wants to test herself. Even made her first Devil's Arm from that pooch she bagged.
AGENT: You're a tinker then?
RODIN: I ain't no cape, brother. I'd sooner rip off my own wings than let those space freaks touch me.
AGENT: …well, okay then. (cough) So, you trained Vergil?
RODIN: I didn't train her, just gave her a few pointers. Told her what she turned into thanks to her Trigger and introduced her to the business. She ain't no angel-slaying babe like Bayonetta or those Sparda brats, but she's got spunk. I tell you what, brother, when she really gets going, when she decides that somebody or something is gonna die before it can kill some poor shmuck, she'll give you a glare so bad even the Devil May Cry.
Although the terms and names were unfamiliar and not found in any database, it is believed that the individuals "Bayonetta" and "Sparda" are possible underground capes. The "business" Rodin is involved in is subject to question and further investigation is required.
Rodin's first encounter with Vergil coincides with the report issued by Assault and Battery, as mentioned in Report #AB-189173739 (see here), as well as Armsmaster's own findings in Report #A-1819 (see here), provides further proof that the Independent cape is Taylor Hebert from the Winslow vs. Hebert case.
There is currently no plan to confront Taylor Hebert about her cape identity as is per regulations and protocol regarding the actions of independent capes. Observations of Taylor Hebert and Rodin will continue as planned until action is called and required.
Chief Director Rebecca Costa-Brown stared at the report displayed on her laptop computer screen, rereading it countless times to ensure that she did not miss anything. Certain statements made by this "Rodin" figure made her eyebrows furrow before she closed laptop and stood up. She walked over to the glass panels that gave her office a beautiful city-wide view of the world below. The sky was pitch black and the stars in full view, accompanied by the brilliant lights of the cityscape down below.
In truth, Rebecca preferred the azure skies of daytime over the night, finding the night sky distasteful for a variety of reasons. Her mind continued to go over the details of the report she had finished reading, a report that should have been brought to her attention the day it was issued, trying to figure out the mysteries it presented her.
After a moment of pondering, she dug into her coat pocket and took out her cell phone, dialing a number and calling it. It connected before the first ring.
"We have a problem," Rebecca began. "A report that should have been brought to my attention was filed a month ago. Someone knows about the Entities and Scion."
"How?" the man on the other end asked incredulously. "Do we have a leak?"
"That's part of the reason I'm calling. I need you to see if we have anyone with loose lips, or if we've been compromised. Also, I need Contessa to deal with this matter personally. I want her to dig up any information about this man called Rodin."
The man audibly grimaced. "Alright, I'll inform her when she's finished with things on her end. Anything else?"
Rebecca was about to say no and end the conversation there, but then she recalled one of the main points behind the report.
"How much information can you gather on someone by the name of Taylor Hebert?"
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SkyRig
Wake the f#ck up, samurai.
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Dante and Vergil himself will make a cameo appearance...just not in the way you're thinking of. You'll see soon enough assuming my muse continues offering me inspiration and MOTIVATION to write.
SkyRig
Wake the f#ck up, samurai.
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Only cuz I have so much free time on my hands and I'm in a mood to write. Honestly, I usually only write at night these days and I try to write at least 1k words before stopping. Some days I feel bold and complete a chapter in a day. It really just depends on how cooperative my muse is and how much I want to write today.
And sort of. The Idol lets Taylor access the Void - which in DMC5 was a training ground of sorts of the characters. It's the same deal here, only it houses a unique species of demon that was originally native to Inferno before Rodin found it, beat its ass into the ground and threw it into the Void so whoever uses the Idol can use the demon as a training dummy.
- Location
- Washington, USA
So it's the Bayo loading menu but demon flavored. Got it. That's a nice bit of flavor to add.
Ah. So Rodin basically put Taylor through the Saber School of teaching. In other words beating the everliving crap out of them until they're good.
- Location
- Sea of Quanta
That... was legitimately fun. Hopefully not so fun for Contessa and Cauldron.
Judging by the "Golden asshole making deals" line, I take it Entities are not only aware of Demons but apparently in contact with them. That actually makes me wonder if Negotiator would be able to read Taylor since she's an artificial half-breed. Either Lisa would freak out because her power calls someone a demon, or she'd just pass out from info. overload...
Judging by the "Golden asshole making deals" line, I take it Entities are not only aware of Demons but apparently in contact with them. That actually makes me wonder if Negotiator would be able to read Taylor since she's an artificial half-breed. Either Lisa would freak out because her power calls someone a demon, or she'd just pass out from info. overload...
Honestly that Demon is probably living it up in there, or it's happy to be out of hell and not in any real danger any more.
- Location
- chicago
Ooooh Rebecca. You do not want to pic a fight with Rodin unless you have maxed out all your weapons and know how to dodge on a dime.
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- Masculine
Oh god, I can't WAIT for Contessa to pay a visit to Rodin. Lady is going to enjoy herself! HAhahahahaha!
TheStranger
Of course you realize, this means war.
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"Which, of course, means that Taylor now finds herself under the eyes of Cauldron and Rodin now in their sights. For those of you expecting Rodin to beat their ass something fierce, I'm sorry to disappoint, but it won't be happening anytime soon.
...on the plus side, you will get to see Contessa suddenly find herself shit-faced."
...um, excuse me, what?!
What madness is this?!
...on the plus side, you will get to see Contessa suddenly find herself shit-faced."
...um, excuse me, what?!
What madness is this?!
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- Sea of Quanta
I mean, she deserves a drink. And since it's Rodin's bar - it will be more than one. I can just imagine the dialogue between Rebecca trying to figure out why Fortuna is drunk, and her response to that.
ExaltedNekoKun
Exalted Glorious Feline Light Source!
- Location
- USA
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- He/Him/Lord/Fuzzball
And now I can't help but wonder... what kind of drunk is Contessa?
Angry, guilty, talkative, funny or depressed? Maybe sleepy in a semi narcoleptic way? *has visions of a snoring Contessa when Taylor visits, only to interrupt Taylor to interject something or ask Rodin a question before sipping her drink and dozing again*
Angry, guilty, talkative, funny or depressed? Maybe sleepy in a semi narcoleptic way? *has visions of a snoring Contessa when Taylor visits, only to interrupt Taylor to interject something or ask Rodin a question before sipping her drink and dozing again*
This is going great. Please, keep it up.
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- NA
WTF why would you even suggest that.
I'd imagine she either can't get drunk since she's technically just a puppet for her shard, or she just shuts down like a overheated appliance.
Garreon
Paldean Top Champion
- Location
- Mesagoza, Paldea
Unless your name is either Cereza or Jeanne you don't pick a fight with Rodin, Period. Heck he would tan Dante and Vergil's asses in 2 seconds flat.
Ok, last i remember no one outside of the core membership of Cauldron, Legend excluded, knows about Zion being an alien, only that they sell powers in a vial and about their personal boogie man, Legend doesnt even know what Contessa does as well. Alexandria should be surprised that there is someone that knows about it and hasn't mentioned Cauldron or even hinted at its existence, only that they know Zion is not from Earth.
What she would do, instead of trying to get all information about Taylor Hebert, is put the crosshairs on Rodin and find how in the hell he knows something that Cauldron has kept secret for a decade or more and killed to keep it that way. They have a damm path to keep it a secret, so its imposible that anyone knew unless they told them and, for all the shitty planners they may be, they managed to keep the nature of Zion secret until almost golden morning. Cauldron's "reveal" happened a long time before golden morning, everyone knew that cauldron existed and what 2 members of the triumvirate were in on it and until Zion began rampaging no one knew he was an alien.
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Whiskas
This Thyme? Disco Time.
Well I presume Contessa will really enjoy drinking at Rodin's bar. By which I mean she'll go weepy drunk mode and cry her heart out or something. This update was ridiculously fun to read so thank you for making my day brighter SkyRig!
Also the PRT grunt just getting increasingly more "another Myrddin weirdo" vibes was real funny too.
Also the PRT grunt just getting increasingly more "another Myrddin weirdo" vibes was real funny too.
