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[ouroboroshiryu]

Hiryu slides silently down a snowy hill. The fluffy white snow billows around him before he launched himself to a nearby post to perch.

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[gunsandbolts]

As Trish makes her way toward the same hill, she lets out an annoyed scoff at her lack of progress. She was on the hunt for a demon reported in the area.

"I really should've sent Dante for this instead. There's nothing up here-- Hm?"

She spots a figure sliding downhill before it leaps to a perch. That wasn't the demon she was hunting, was it?

[ouroboroshiryu]

Crouching he's silent as per usual, and quite focused.
Hiryu spotting a figure over a jagged fence line.

"This thing moves like lightning..." crouching and taking a plunge back into the snow with a soft 𝙋𝙪𝙛𝙩 and sprinting to catch up with the figure.

[gunsandbolts]

"Heh... Competition all the way out here? Oh no, you don't..."

Yellow lightning sparks around her body, as Trish quickly bolts ahead in order to chase down her target. Whoever else was hunting this demon was certainly quite fast!

[ouroboroshiryu]

Hiryu making sure to keep his footing light but purposeful.
He caught Trish out the corner of his eye. Brows furrowing in focus as they both seemed to close in on the demon. Several stones and trees severely damaged in its wake.

[gunsandbolts]

Trish smirked as she recognized Hiryu despite his speed. A golden aura envelops her body as she flies upwards, taking out Luce and Ombra and aiming them towards a large tree. Electricity surges through her guns as Trish fires a pair of shots at the base of the tree, damaging the trunk and causing it to fall in the demon's path.

[ouroboroshiryu]

"Hmph. So that's who-" a roar from the demon had him stop short, it spots the both of them and begins a charge!

Hiryu brings his blade up to block as it leaps into a clash with him, sending him skidding backward to kick up snow around them.

[gunsandbolts]

Trish gives an annoyed grunt. She raises her sword and flings it towards the demon, attempting to separate it from Hiryu to give the Strider space to counter attack.

[ouroboroshiryu]

His eyes narrow as he tooka advantage of the opening that Trish gave him! A slash and a backflip sends him away from the now screeching and staggering demon.

"It's good to see you again...Trish, was it?"

[gunsandbolts]

Catching her sword as it returns, Trish lands next to the Strider.

"Likewise, Hiryu. Didn't think I'd run into you all the way out here."

Eyeing the demon as it prepares to lash out.

"I'm actually trying to wrangle an old friend here. Guess his feelings are hurt. Help a lady out?"

[ouroboroshiryu]

"You know of this-er...being?" Bringing up his weapon after taking a shortened stance. His gaze forward. "Hmph, very well"

Whatever gets this thing to stop its rampage at this point.

[gunsandbolts]

"Alastor. A lightning Devil Arm that Dante had to wrangle before. Guess it's my turn to do the same..."

Before Trish could say anything else, the demon releases an electric discharge around it! She raises her blade to defend herself, but the weapon is knocked clean out of her hands.

"Damn it...!"

[ouroboroshiryu]

"Well, if you think you can-"

The electric current had his hair stand on end, he'd wince as his weapon is sent flying.

He'd seemingly vanish and appear over head in multiples of himself, each one coming headlong for Alastor!

[gunsandbolts]

"Of course I can. Lightning's my specialty, after all~"

Trish takes flight as Hiryu strikes at the demon, waiting until the last shadow clone was out of view before she opens her palm toward Alastor to fire several lightning bolts.

Alastor roars and thrashes about, swinging it's claws and tail at anything within reach.

[ouroboroshiryu]

Each figure attempted a kick at Alastor before the true Hiryu connected with him and landed off to the side as the other vanished.

"Such a temper..." Hiryu dodging some debris before becoming pelted by kicked up dirt and rock. A glint of his eyes and a gesture skyward had a mechanical eagle soar into view with a screech as it dropped an explosive near Alastor from overhead.

[gunsandbolts]

Alastor is knocked back into a nearby tree, as Trish lands next to Hiryu with a small laugh.

"Thanks for the help. I appreciate it."

Walking forward, Trish places her heel on the demon's tail.

[ouroboroshiryu]

"Your familiarity may make this a smooth ordeal...if you're willing"

The strider addressing the rather sour looking demon.

[gunsandbolts]

Alastor thrashes a bit, before Trish lifts her heel to jam it harder onto the demon's tail.

"Look, Alastor. I get it. Dante had to part ways with you, and you're upset. I'm giving you a chance to have fun with us again. But if you keep giving me a hard time? Me and my friend here won't keep showing you mercy. I hear he can be particularly brutal."

She glances back toward Hiryu with a knowing grin.

[ouroboroshiryu]

"Hah, indeed" most of his face was covered, though his intense eyes would narrow at Alastor.

"Seems like an easy choice, doesn't it? Trish is making quite the worthwhile offer"

[gunsandbolts]

Though the demon seems to sport somewhat of an attitude, it relents, lowering it's head. "Good choice. Don't worry. We'll have plenty of fun in the days ahead~"

Opening her palm towards Alastor, yellow sparks of electricity emit from her hand to surround the demon. It slowly starts to morph, turning into a blade that rests at her feet. She steps forward to pick up the weapon, looking it over before she turns to Hiryu.

"Thanks. I really appreciate your help."

[ouroboroshiryu]

"Hah. Don't mention it" a nod. "That seemed rather simple. Although that looks like quite the weapon"

[gunsandbolts]

"It's a huge step up from that generic sword I was using a moment ago. That's for sure." After placing Alastor onto her back, Trish smiles toward the ninja.

"What brings you all the way out here? Didn't expect any company. Not that I'm complaining about a familiar face."

[ouroboroshiryu]

"Unfortunately I was investigating a false lead. A lot of hearsay that has left me with nothing" a shake of his head before sighing.

"Needless to say I share the same sentiment. It's been awhile, but it's wonderful to see you again"

[gunsandbolts]

"Likewise. I always did like how efficient you were with your work. Someone I know should take notes.

Referring to Dante, of course...

"Where's your next stop, Hiryu? I can always give you a lift, if you want."

[ouroboroshiryu]

His shoulders moved as he chuckled.

"I'm thinking of venturing north. That's my last stop before fully dropping this investigation"

[gunsandbolts]

"Ah, I see. Well, if you don't mind me lending a hand, I'll go with you. You did me a huge favor by helping me out."

She places a hand on her hip as she glances in the mentioned direction.

[ouroboroshiryu]

"How could I refuse an old friend? Much less, a pretty face"

He dares to add. "By the way, why are you alone all the way out here?"

[gunsandbolts]

She smiles at the comment, giving Hiryu a wink in response.

"A bogus lead on another demon led me here when I took a job in Dante's place. Finding Alastor was just a lucky break."

[ouroboroshiryu]

"I see...that is rather bothersome" a sigh and a shake of his head in annoyance for her.

"A lot of false tips like the ones you speak of give me an inkling it's to throw fellow hunters and mercenaries off a much larger trail"

[gunsandbolts]

"A much larger trail... You might be right. Usually, false leads that come into Devil May Cry are either a trap, or a diversion. Think you could help me find out which one this is?"

She gives Hiryu a nod.

"That is, if you're not too busy. I know you stay on top of things in your line of work."

[ouroboroshiryu]

"That's fine by me, as I have some invested interest if it's either one of the two" a bit of a bow.

"I'm at your service"

[gunsandbolts]

"Well, aren't you cute? Let's get started. I still have the contact information of that bogus client. Maybe we can find out who they're working for?"

Trish produces a card with a number an address.

"The address is in town at the bottom of the mountain. I didn't stop there on my way here."

[ouroboroshiryu]

"Hah. I try to be as chivalrous as possible" His tone light hearted before peering to the card.

"Right. We'll start there. It shouldn't be too late before we get there"

[gunsandbolts]

With a nod, Trish turns to look in the direction of the town she mentioned. She then looks toward Hiryu, remembering she didn't exactly use transportation to get up here.

"... Need a lift? Or..."

[ouroboroshiryu]

"I could use one, yes. I'm sure whatever means you used is far faster to my own" He'd admit with a nod.

[gunsandbolts]

With a nod, Trish's body begins to emit a golden electric aura. She floats into the air, picking up Hiryu to start flying towards the base of the mountain.

"It's a good thing it's not snowing. Much easier to get around!"

[ouroboroshiryu]

"Ha, you're right about that. Unfortunately it's difficult to tell when the snowstorms drift back in. Last night was a nasty one"

His scarf billowing as they moved downward. "Curious. Is this something that happens often?" asking more so about Trish venturing out alone, far from Devil May Cry.

[gunsandbolts]

"Depends on what you mean. If you mean having to track down renegade Devil Arms like Alastor? Not that often."

They approach the lower part of the mountain, the small town at the base coming into view.

"If you mean me traveling alone? Yeah. I usually go looking for work when jobs with Dante dry up."

[ouroboroshiryu]

At mention of the former, that gave him some peace of mind to an otherwise possibly problematic issue.

Several lights coming from small homes and other buildings with faint swirls of smoke from fireplaces become more detailed.

"I can understand that. Sometimes splitting up and scouting areas outside the norm is best"

[gunsandbolts]

"What about you? Did you get sent to scout the area? Or are you wandering around looking for trouble?"

Easing Hiryu onto his feet before she gently lands as well.

[ouroboroshiryu]

"I'm basically on a patrol of the area. Nothing too in particular in means of a mission just yet"

[gunsandbolts]

"Oh yeah? Then would it be too much of a bother to ask you to tag along? I could use a hand just in case things get hectic during my hunt."

Trish turns to face Hiryu as she speaks.

"As a favor for an old friend?"

[ouroboroshiryu]

"I don't see why not" Nodding at the gorgeous blonde before him.

"Besides, I could use the adventure. Good company never hurts either"

[gunsandbolts]

"I'm liking this new friendly side of you, Hiryu. It's kinda cute when you're not so quiet all the time."

She winks.

"Let's go. That address is a few blocks west."

[ouroboroshiryu]

A small duck of his head for a second. "Hah. Everyone has their secrets. We've known each other for this long. It would be awkward not to be friendly at this point."

Following her lead with a look around them