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

[boneofsword]

I found a part-time job. [As soon as he could look for one, that is. Archer is aware that it limits his main purpose, hence finding a job during the time Caster doesn't hunt.]

[futhark]

Oh, that's... useful. [ That is the word that seems to surround Archer. The battle butler thing, the chores, the worry that he can't be useful as a shinki with trinket vessel form. If there is someone who understands serving and duties, Caster is definitely that one - he was a knight once, and he could play the Servant game just as easy. But Archer seems to be overdoing it a little.

And by a little, he means a lot. There is more to one's identity than being useful, seriously. Live a little, especially since you're dead.

Caster scoops some of the chocolate ice-cream, melting slowly in his iced coffee ]

Where, if I may ask?

[boneofsword]

Here, as a waiter.

[Archer focuses mostly on the parfait, before he admits with a sigh.]

I'm mostly brewing tea and coffee, and making the parfaits look pretty rather than serving guests.

[That's another way of being useful in typical Archer style. He doesn't know anything else, and dragging Caster here is his first attempt at having fun.]

[futhark]

Seriously? Well, you surely have a talent for that. [ Okay, that earns him a chuckle. So the reason Archer even knows of this fancy place is that he works here, got it. Now that makes a bit more sense. Caster makes sure to scrap some of the ice-cream, include the cream and at least one fruit slice in one swoop.

Then he points to the elegant waitress ]

Do you have a uniform like that too? [ He means the elegant part, not the skirt, obviously. ]

[boneofsword]

[Given how Archer isn't a social butterfly, he surely has a talent for finding places with good food.]

I do. [he's aware that Caster means male version of the said uniform.]

[futhark]

[ More focus on the iced coffee, because summer heat is still a thing. ]

Huuh, I'll have to visit and see it for myself. [ Having a part-time job sounds like a smart thing to do though. More reasons to spend time on the Near Shore for once, money being a big bonus since that stash from the prayers is going to eventually disappear ]

Are they still hiring? [ It's pure curiosity of course ]

[boneofsword]

[Archer glances at him at the mention of hiring. He does chuckle at the thought. It may not end well, sure, but he can offer a joke.]

You should choose a skirt since you usually wear one.

Caster doesn't have enough winks so I'm using Lancer

[futhark]

[ It's not a skirt it's a ROBE dumbass!! And he's not wearing it "usually" but only as a Caster-

But if you're playing the "fluster the enemy" game you've walked upon a tough opponent, Archer. Caster casts a glance at the waitress again and just says with an absolutely straight face that soon turns into that bullshit wink ]

Nah, I don't think they can afford that.

<3

[boneofsword]

[Archer doesn't think that game is easy, but it takes two to play.]

True, given what you wear underneath.

[Stockings and gloves are a nice touch, sure, but not one exactly fitting the icecream parlor.]

why are you like this. bringing the stockings now

[futhark]

[ So low, Archer. Picking on clothes. Maybe he should mention one day how butt-capes never went out of fashion... because they never were part of it in the first place.

He is going to take that comment in stride, however. ]

See? You know exactly what I'm talking about. That would require a special service fee.

I said nothing :<

[boneofsword]

[Archer will then retaliate by saying how the quickest way to turn him into Lancer is to dump a bucket of blue paint over his head and add some glitter.]

Rather an adult establishment.

mention glitter and the thread immediately turns into garbage

[futhark]

[ The blue paint is quite accurate but... EXCUSE U, it's Archers who use glitter and sparkles. Well okay that might be limited to a one CERTAIN Archer, but he tainted with glitter the entire class... ]

Uh-huh. [ He does back-off a bit to focus on his side of the parfait. What a mystery. Is this Archer attempting to flirt, or it's him just being an asshole? He shifts between the two so effortlessly today it's hard to tell. ]

You've got quite an imagination, friend. [ Keep it PG, it's public space ]

mention glitter and you have kinpika

[boneofsword]

[Gilgamesh hogs a whole class to himself, but it's true that he started a trend of Archers not exactly being Archers.]

You think so? [Archer returns to playful banter. There's a moment when all that suggestive stuff crossess the line and becomes a deterrent. He's not aiming for that.]

[futhark]

Now, now don't try to feign innocence. You're guilty as charged [ His mouth twitches up into a wide smile just as he takes another sip of his coffee. That last comment was everything but innocent. ]

On the serious note though, if the atmosphere is good, time flexible and they pay well then... why not? I can handle the guests. [ This way you can be your asocial-self, focus on making food and don't scare the guests away ]

[boneofsword]

[Surprise, cause Archer smiles back. He seems more at ease, and focuses mostly at Caster.]

They pay well and are flexible about the shifts.

[Archer doesn't mind being a waiter that much, he's just not thrilled by a swarm of hungry vultures.. ekhem, teenagers that are all trying to get his attention.]

[futhark]

And will forget about the times you missed and didn't show up? [ Seriously, the fact that people from the Far Shore can keep a job is a miracle on its own. But it's not the first time heard about it happening ]

I'll think about it. For now... [ He trails off as he slowly scoops what is left of the ice-cream in his coffee. Archer is not quite easy to be silent around, but he eventually picks the subject up again ]

I know you want to keep it light and pleasant, but I've got a warning to share. Or some exciting news, depending how you look at it.

[boneofsword]

[Archer looks at him sharply.]

Go on. I'm all ears.

[It may be odd, but he's ill at ease with the whole normalness of their time here, and if not for the nightly ayakashi hunt and occasional sparr he'd go mad from the boredom.]

[futhark]

Apparently, some redhead with a chainsaw is picking fights around the Heavens.

[ He's got no real goal in going after someone like that unless they attack him first, that's it. But his shinki are his responsibility, so giving them a heads-up of potential surprise sounds like something a god should do ]

[boneofsword]

[They're on the same page in this aspect. Sure, there are others that Archer doesn't want to get hurt, but his utmost responsibility is Caster, and partially Lancer.]

Interesting choice of weapon.

[If it wasn't for the chainsaw his first thought would be of Berserker.]

[futhark]

I know! That would be an interesting thing to see. [ And Caster laughs that dark seriousness off. That's what you get for inviting him on a date. Casual mentions of murderous events in the middle of eating parfait

Speaking of parfait, he did use this talk as a distraction to steal a larger portion of it, focusing on the fruit slices again. ]

But that's all on the local bloodshed front. [ Gossips, gossips ] Let's get back to that date thing.

[boneofsword]

[Archer does chuckle and also scoops some parfait.]

Looks like your diversion tactics worked well.

[He's joking. Besides, they wouldn't be Servants if murderous gossip wasn't their thing.]

[futhark]

'Tactics' imply planning ahead. This wasn't planned, I just took the opportunity.

[ Opportunist, pragmatist, etc. You lowered your guard, now you have less dessert to eat. Entirely your fault for buying this parfait4two<3.

Too bad this is really good dessert, and it's almost finished now. Caster graciously will leave what is left of it alone and gets back to his coffee, casting a glance at the waitress who happens to move past them to serve some new guests. They're being unnoticed again, but he's still scanning the surroundings in case of noticing something. Ayakashi can lurk in any place, and they've been sitting here long enough to get noticed. ]

[boneofsword]

[Archer doesn't mind, he's glad Caster approves of his dessert' choice.]

Speaking of local gossip I've heard there's two redheads to keep wary of - goddess Kali and god Loki. The latter had named shinki against their will, and that's all I know.

[Archer scoops the remaining icecream and fruit and offers to Caster.] Here.

[futhark]

That's low. [ Caster growls but it's the only sign of his annoyance and it disappears a moment after when he finish sipping his tea. His tone more resigned, but a disdain rings at it ]

The naming thing I mean. It's about the naming of someone else shinki, right? [ Forcing someone into a nora ] Of all the shitty things one could do-

[ Yeah that makes him not notice the fruit and icecream ]

[boneofsword]

That's exactly what I mean.

[Archer can understand why would it affect Caster the way it does. It goes against his beliefs to force someone to betray their liege.]

Caster. [it's a reminder, combined with a nudge of spoon against Caster's lips.]