Hospital
You can't. I tried to stay and they did this to me... I want you safe...
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?Factory -> Streets
-Dante glances back and watches the horde of horrors stop their pursuit and slink back into the factory as they ride away-
...Looks like my hunch was right. They'll stick to that factory a little while longer.
In the meantime, I'll have to get myself a nice hot shower back at the office! I reek of rust.
Market
The only schizo-anything I'M diagnosed with is schizo-festive, Son! And you should be, too! Holiday Cheer is what makes the world go 'round! It is what keeps the magic in the air, keeps society from unraveling and breaking down to a point where we're feasting on each other like ANIMALS.
Edited by MacDuffy on Dec 2nd 2018 at 10:04:35 AM
Hospital
...
-She weakly reaches out for Athena-
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?Streets
I don't see why not. Don't be hangin' around too long, though. Business hours are over!
-He ZIPS round a block and starts for his office...-
Market
That is some bona fied SLANDER, Maggot. Cannibalism is neither holly OR jolly, and I would never condone it! Except partial consumption as a wartime show of force against an enemy combatant! Like ripping out a Red's left rib and eating it!
We're getting off topic though, Son. The problem at hand is the approaching threat to Christmas! This "ANTI-SANTA."
Edited by MacDuffy on Dec 2nd 2018 at 10:24:53 AM
-She squeezes it tight-
... You're right. I'll be okay. You can go now, and I'll be with you soon. I love you.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?Streets
Call me Dante. How 'bout you, Red?
City
I would prepare for this the same way I would prepare for ANY homefront conflict! By stockpiling large amounts of food rations and firearms and barricading all of your doors until the day of reckoning arrives!
-He looks back at Akebono-
....HAH! Don't be silly, Son. This is America! Everyone celebrates Christmas in America!
Streets -> Dante's Office
Zero, huh? Ominous...
-The bike comes to a stop, right in front of Devil May Cry-
Alright, last stop!
-He parks the bike, and smoothly hops off it, approaching his front door.-
You go wherever the wind takes you, Zero. I'm gettin' a shower while I still have running water.
Market
Trust me, Son. The only people in the world without any Christmas Spirit are Soviets. And we all know what we're supposed to do when we spot a Russkie!

hospital
"... You'll wake up. I promise. I want to stay with you."
street
"Well, hurry! ... Wait, actually- you sure you wanna go alone??"
Market
"Some nut declares himself Santa, where have I heard this. Look, are you skitzo-something?"