just fishin' [open]

[futhark]

Who: Caster and you
When: September 3rd - 6th
Where: Rivers, lakes and ponds of the Far Shore
What: fishing, troubles, also dogs



[ Do you remember those fishes splashing people and laughing? Caster does, and as he finally finished crafting his weapon - a grand, hand-made fishing rod. Then proceed to get a can of bait and a can of beer for good measure, and there he goes to find the revenge. ]


1. I luv my fishes cuz they are delicious - 3rd to 5th September

[ When he's fishing in the river near his temple, two big white dogs accompany him. One is sleeping and providing a fluffy back-rest to lean on. The other is a bit too hyper, chasing some insects or mice and greeting anyone approaching too close with a happy bark, and a tail wag.

Though he is alone when fishing not near his property but at various ponds, lakes, and rivers found on the Far Shore - did he just trespass at your place? oops!

Incidentally, you might come at him carefully unhooking a koi and... talking to it, apparently ]

Huh, now you're just a normal fish? Who's laughing now?!

[ The fish flops in his grip terrified. It's a pitiful sight, and it's not like he's going to get a reply out of it ]

Eh, you're too small for even get a bite.

[ And surprisingly gently he lets it back to the water. With an abundance of food, any fishing is going to be catch-and-release. ]

That will teach you a lesson! [ Yeah, go, tell those fishes where is their place... yeah ]



2. It's kappastic! - 6th September

[ Several days and several terrified kois later, he's really having a good day. Sitting on a bridge in silence. He just knows it. This will be the day of that epic catch, the majestic fishing experience! It's possibly the most uninteresting hobby under the sun, but if he could spend time on it regularly, he would.

Fresh air, picturesque landscapes of the Heavens, and nice warm weather, what to want more? Suddenly there's bite on the line - just like he expected! - and... the rod gets fully yanked out of his hands. ]

Wooa--!!

[ Certainly, not as expected. There's no way of saving it, the rod disappears far into the water being pulled by a massive catch-- What would be that massive catch turns to be something else. A kappa surfaces and holds the fishing rod for a few tense seconds. It maintains the eye contact with the fisher and slowly, so very slowly... breaks the rod piece by piece. ]

...oh, now it's personal..! [ Caster obviously takes it as an offense. He drops his cape - bracers and generally all unnecessary stuff that might limit his movement and leaps into the lake from the bridge, possibly water splashing an innocent bystander. The kappa is going to pay

That might not be the best idea ]



3. Peace offering - 6th September

[ Later and somewhere else most likely the strangest sight might be seen. Few lake brawls later, both Caster and the kappa seem to no longer be set on killing each other. The bruises and scratches are more visible on Caster, but anyone familiar with kappas - is there anyone like that there? - might notice that his opponent is in similarly poor shape.

The peace offering for the destroyed fishing rod is pretty simple - it's a pack of cigarettes. All is forgiven, they say - or rather, wave - their goodbyes, and Caster sits on a rock to enjoy what is going to be his first smoke in the Far Shore. Only to fail in lighting the cig up with small ansuz rune.

Obviously, it's sogging wet, kappas live underwater. ]

You cheating bastard!! [ He yells in the kappa direction, who is almost in the middle of the lake. Kappa just cackles, shows an obscene gesture and dives underwater. ]

Ugh, think these will work after drying?


4. Obligatory wildcard, [ Have something else in mind? Leave a comment and I'll write you a starter! Also feel free to play with and modify any of the above. ]

Comments

1.

[irishfriskey]

[Lancer blinked at his master's enjoyment of fishing. He's certainly not judging, and in fact, really wanted to follow along to see what he enjoyed doing. But he can't say he expected anything like this. Fingers curled around the fishing rod he was holding.]

Ah, Mister Caster?

[Being polite as possible, because this was his lord and master, of course.]

Do you need new bait?

[If you're not catching anything good, you might need something new.]

[futhark]

[ Caster, Lancer and Archer went to the park... some joke could be made out of it. Or maybe someone could make fun of them sounding like some poorly balanced rpg party. Now with two shinki he got his hands full. ]

Just Caster is fine- [ Ways to make him feel out of place - call him Mister ]

I think I still have some bait left, but- [ He looks into the can, inspecting the content ] -might be time to restock, true.

[irishfriskey]

...Understood. [He still feels uncomfortable calling him just Caster. That seems too formal for just his master.]

I think I have something here... [He grabs a can full of some sort of vegetable, and brings it over to him.] This should help!

1

[revolutionfalcon]

[Shun has definitely seen some weird people doing some weird things around the Far Shore in his time here. So fishing is barely a blip on his radar, even if he does keep an eye on the white dogs as he passes.

He has to glance back when Caster talks, though, because...yeah, it certainly sounded like he was talking to the fish, but Shun had kind of been hoping he was wrong about that. Caster gets a rather lengthy and extremely dry look as he keeps up his fishy monologue, and particularly when he lets the fish go right back into the river when he's done.]

Are you fishing them up just to yell at them? [Seems pointless to him.]

[futhark]

More or less! [ Caster is absolutely unperturbed by the long dry look. Doing ridiculous things like shouting at fishes are going to give you that. ]

They were splashing everyone for days. [ So now it's time for revenge. Or he just needed an excuse to go fishing. He throws Shun a lopsided grin ] If you have something specific to say to them I can act as a messenger!

[ Now he is joking, though ]

[revolutionfalcon]

Then they can just walk further from the stream. [That seems like the obvious solution to getting splashed by fish from where Shun's standing. Caster's offer gets little more than a very deliberate raise of the brow from Shun, though.]

If you're that interested in talking to them, then the ones in the Central District spout poetry sometimes. [His tone is still completely dry and blunt, because apparently not even haiku-spouting fish are enough to make Shun lighten up any.] At least those might give you an answer back.

1.

[waitingforhope]

[Mai could hear the exclamations long before Caster came into view, and wondered what was going on. Her curiosity only grew when she realized he was...shouting at a fish. Such a ridiculous sight that she had to bite back a laugh.]

I wasn't aware they needed to be taught a lesson.

[futhark]

You weren't one they keep splashing for past week then!

[ The fish is back in the water and probably will be smart enough to get caught again-- oh hear, hear it's just done the "thbbbbt" sound before swimming away. ]

See?

[ He will teach the river-life some humility, oh he will! ]

[waitingforhope]

[She...hasn't actually been expecting that, and it showed on her face. A slightly wide-eyed look, lips forming a small 'o' of surprise. For a solid three seconds before remembering herself and shaking her head to return to the present.]

I...see.

[What else could she say to that?]

How...did this rivalry even start? [How do you pick a fight with a koi fish? ]

2 &3

[boneofsword]

[Archer is looking for Caster. Which is why he ends as innocent bystander watching the brawl, following the two combatants from the safe distance.

It is entertaining to watch.

So there he is, leaning against the tree, sincerely amused. All of Caster's dropped equipment is wrapped in blue cape at his feet, it's not like he could just leave it somewhere with so many tresspassers around.]

They should.

[futhark]

[ Someone took care of his clothing, that's... way smarter then he went about it. Have appreciative look, you overdoing shinki ]

Patience is the key, as always.

1! Sorry, this doofus loves dogs

[leapingchuu]

He'd been walking slowly through the meadow, stopping to talk to the butterflies as he went. Some of them stayed on his shoulders and arms when he decided to go for a walk, just meandering around various temples and parks. It was fairly quiet, at least until got a little closer to the river. There, he was met with the happy barking of a rather large white dog, and Viktor's grin could have lit the sky.

"Hello, puppy!" he called, waving wildly. Sorry for disturbing your fishing time, Caster.

//throws all the doges at him

[futhark]

The dog barked happily at a sight of new friend and abandoned whatever dog things' he was doing. And there he was running happily towards Viktor. That wouldn't be a problem, the barking got further away for the fishes but... it inspired the back-rest dog to suddenly wake up, and launch himself away from his established role.

"Ack!" Caster made an undignified sound as he fell backward, pulling the line out of the water. "What's that was supposed to mean??" He collected himself from the ground to see his hounds greeting a stranger.

"Ah, I see. Seems they took a liking to you"

3!

[sageprincess]

[So, Zelda has kinda been laying low For Reasons, but a discarded bundle of flyers and their attached coupons blowing about like tumbleweeds in the wind around her temple has drawn her out today.

"Beat the late summer heat with 100 Soft™! Redeem one (1) free soft serve ice cream cone at any 100 Soft ice cream truck! Offer valid through September 30. See www.100soft.com for details."

... What in Nayru's name does any of that mean? She's looking for someone who might be able to explain when she crosses Caster's unfortunate and surly looking self.]

... Are you all right?

[the hell kind of fight did you lose, my dude]

[futhark]

[ He snickers, working a stray long strand of hair off his face - ] I guess I look like I've seen better days.

[ There is something to be done about the pack of wet cigarettes, he's just not sure yet what, since no trash bin is in sight. ] It's a warm, sunny day, I should be dry soon.

[ Maybe use that time to sew shut few of the holes in his outfit? Great idea, just with what- ]

Next time I'll fish in the Near Shore. Even swimming with the sharks sounds preferable. [ Sharks are honest, sharks won't cheat you with unusable cigs ]

2.

[light_of_willpower]

[Honestly, Trunks isn't sure what he expected. Certainly the noise was unusual--the words, and then splashing, having drawn his attention. It didn't sound like anyone was in too much trouble yet, so his pace was quick but not hurried.

From there it's easy to guess, somewhat anyways, what happened by the lack of bystanders noticing the splashing in the river, or pile of clothing on the ground. Even if at least one bystander is soaking wet and they're all looking for the fish that caused it. They don't seem to notice the blue-haired man or the kappa--but Trunks does.

Leaning on the bridge to study things for a moment, before sighing and bundling the clothing up in the cape to keep it neat and tidy. Still doesn't seem like it's too much trouble yet, but he's gonna keep watching just in case someone needs help.]

[futhark]

[ All the care in the world about giving a good fighting show to potential bystanders is absolutely forgotten in this case. Caster is just genuinely pissed and trying to murder the offending kappa with his bare hands.

Yeah, that will go well.

Above the water, he does have some clear advantage, especially since the creature has to worry about the water suspended in the pool on top of its head. But the kappa isn't pulling the punches either and decides to change the strategy by luring Caster into the deeper waters.

When Caster notices the spectator and loses focus for a second, the kappa dives underwater and- Caster, forcibly follows soon, dragged down by his feet no less.

A few bubbles mark the spot where he was. And then, a small explosion. ]

1

[sing_for_me]

[Alex was concerned at first when she heard voices, uncertain whether it was in her head or actually out there. But the more she walked towards the outside of her temple, the louder the voice got. When she steps out through one of the doors, she spots someone seated by the river bank. Wasn't that Caster? And is he talking...to a fish? She's about to call out to him when---

Squeak!
Woof!

Suddenly, something small, white and scared runs right between her legs, and right after it, something arge, white, and fluffy. Of course, the latter doesn't really fit, and down she goes, flat on her butt.]

AH--!

WOAH!

[futhark]

[ The sudden shout catches Caster attention. He stops his ranting on the poor fish, and lets it back to the water to see what happened and- ]

Oh shi- Alex! [ He rushes towards to offer a hand and help her back on her feet. That thump sound suggested a rather sudden and hard fall... ] Everything's okay?

Stupid dog! [ He barks angrily at the guilty party here who keeps strutting around looking almost apologetic ] Die!

[ Which prompts said dog to immediately fall on the ground pretending to be dead ]

3

[minogame]

Woah! ( Urashima arrives late to the party but just in time to see the kappa disappear into the water. Did he see that right? ) Was that a--!?

( He's running over to the shore to get a better look but it's too late. He looks pretty disappointed when he looks back at Caster. )

Huh? ( Will what work? ) Maybe?

( He isn't really paying attention to the question, though. There are more important things here like was that a kappa? )

[futhark]

[ Hello swordboy, long time no see. He notices you not paying attention so instead of continuing the subject of cigarettes he asks instead: ]

Was that- what? [ He might have dueled- no, brawled with kappa around the Far Shore but he doesn't even know what this kind of creature is called. To him, it's just that annoying river-thing that broke his fishing rod ]

You know who that bastard was?

3

[bartenderizing]

[ Shizuo really wasn't expecting to see that guy yelling at a youkai, who was flipping him off in return. At the sad sight of the soaked pack, however, Shizuo takes out his own cigarettes and holds the pack out for Caster. One was sticking out for easy grabbing. ]

Guess you could always try when they do. Here, have one of mine in the meantime.

[futhark]

[ That's how you make friends among the locals. Or enemies. What's the difference? ]

You know what...why not? Thanks! [ And he picks the offered cig, this time succeeding in lighting it with a hastily inscribed rune ] any idea what that guy was? Asking in case I accidentally pissed off a water-god or something.

[ A hideous one he would be, but who said all elder gods were supposed to be beautiful and noble? ]

2

[drops_acid]

[Cardia had been merely passing by when she noticed him fishing. The intention was to simply say hello but she stops short when the kappa surfaces.

What on earth...? Could that be some sort of spirit? Or perhaps an ayakashi? She opens her mouth to say something. And then Caster jumps in and her greeting turns into a cry of alarm.]

Ah!

[She rushes to the river bank, scanning the surface of the water to see if he's okay. If that is an ayakashi this could end up badly.]

[futhark]

[ The brawl starts on the deeper waters and Kappa has a clear advantage there, but soon Caster manages to drag him into shallow waters near the shore. Also, few explosions might happen as he tends to be rather generous with shooting off the fire rune.

He places a rune right under his feet but Kappa seems to be.. sensing there is a trap in the works and seems to avoid coming closer. Or maybe it was the first to notice the spectator.

Then it's Caster turn to notice Cardia, and he shoots her a grin, a little on the wolfish side. ]

Hey! We meet again.

[ He moves to stand between her and the youkai - not that it seems to be attacking. It's just to look cool, he's an ancient show-off, sorry. ]