[ An anxious energy runs across his skin watching Vergil unwrap the package, relaxing and clenching his fists as he watches his twin's face closely. In truth he doesn't know how well his gift will be received, if it would only drag up memories better left forgotten. (that day on Mallet Island, golden chain around the neck of dark knight that used to be his brother. a roaring river, Vergil clutching desperately to his amulet as he stumbles back towards the edge─)

But he doesn't find anger in Vergil's face; shock, surprise, but no anger. Dante lets go of the breath he had been holding, turning to look at a random spot in his brother's room and shrugs. ]

I asked Odin for a favor. [ No point in lying about it, is there? ] You know the amulets was the secret to Dad's sword, to awakening it's true power. Back in Redgrave... Back at the ruins of our home, I had a dumbass idea to stab myself with Rebellion and when I did? Well, I absorbed both Rebellion and Sparda and our amulets.

[ A hand raises, rubbing the back of his head. ]

I know how much it meant to you, I wanted to give you back something you lost. And uh, well, I'm offering mine as apology. For absorbing them.