[Yeah, there it is. The rational thing to do would be to take him up on it and bow out. There are zero stakes to backing down, and refusing isn't really proving anything. Too bad every impulse inside him is screaming that he can't stop now. He's better than this. He's not going to look this pathetic in front of Vergil. If he can land just one more hit, then maybe he won't feel like such a futile little brat, flailing his sword while his father easily holds him at bay with a hand on his head.
Besides, he's already exhausted, so what's a little more?]
You giving up already? [The quip lands a bit hollow, given Nero looks like a gentle push could knock him over at this point.] I'm not done. I'm better than this.
[He revs Red Queen over his shoulder, lighting the engine with flames.]
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Besides, he's already exhausted, so what's a little more?]
You giving up already? [The quip lands a bit hollow, given Nero looks like a gentle push could knock him over at this point.] I'm not done. I'm better than this.
[He revs Red Queen over his shoulder, lighting the engine with flames.]
Square up. Come on.