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just fishin' [open]

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. ]

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[ Caster meanwhile is worried that if they retreat with haste the kappa will just leave them and go... for whatever merry business kappa goes. ]

Don't move too fast or it won't follow.

[ Finally, he can feel ground under his feet, and instead of swimming he can start walking, that's when he turns around to face Trunks - and see if they're being followed ]

Nice shot! Didn't have a chance to tell that before. [ Stuff was happening ]

[Once the other is actually 'walking', Trunks will start swimming for the shore himself. The idea had been for one of them to watch for the kappa to cover their backs and prevent a sneak-attack. If the kappa wanted to follow, it was going to have to work for it.]

Thanks.

[Said between swim-strokes, and Trunks is shorter than caster, but makes it about to where he can stand up quickly enough. Then turning and watching the water, trying to see if he can find the kappa's energy. It's...weird; it's like the skill is familiar, yet not.]

I was more worried about getting it off of you, and had trouble seeing or I would've blasted it sooner.

[ How...chivalrous. It's not often when Caster finds himself with someone so set on defending him. He's surprised, and a little bit impressed - there aren't that many people who throw themselves in danger for someone they barely know.

Which is why he tries to cover the bit of his annoyance- not that his pride was wounded, it needs much more than that, it's something else... More like: just because he's stuck in a mage-class doesn't mean he needs protection. ]

You did well. Trust me, the bastard deserved a good blast in the face. [ For brutally interrupt a nice afternoon of a peaceful fisher. He keeps observing the water as Trunks reaches the shore and... nothing. No sign of the challenger ] Looks you scared him off for good.

[ Is he disappointed? Yes, he is disappointed. And he's starting to write a tracking rune in the air, finger leaving trace of light ]

[It's the kind of person Trunks is. Someone needed help, and he was around, and didn't really think about it. Just acted. If the other had even confided his annoyance about it being because of his being a mage, he'd find Trunks bewildered. Didn't matter if the other was a warrior or mage or who knows what. The opponent had the upper hand and help was needed, so Trunks gave it.

Of course, if he knows it's an issue with the other, he MIGHT wait longer. Just because he does understand pride. Even if he won't let it cause a loss of life...

On the shore, is still trying to scan for the kappa's chi. Caster casting...something...isn't helping though, it's distracting.]

What're you doing?

[ He's just got... issues. On how he was brought it here, aka as a mage. Which is kind of funny given how he has no claims about using his spells. That's what he's doing right now- ]

Trying to track it before the trail goes cold. [ He's dealing with someone hiding within a body of water, so it's not that successful. So he searches for a small stone, inscribing the same rune again, but this time directly on the object. When it's ready he throws it aiming for the spot they saw the kappa for last time. And he gets a hit, sort of. Something bigger than the fish around ]

Ah, it's swimming away in that direction. [ He's going to chase it on the shore, grabbing few more rocks for a good measure ]Trunks, you're going?

[Why are they chas...oh well. Probably doesn't matter given Trunks can tell just by body language the God is going to be stubborn about this. Better he has someone to watch his back.

Trunks shrugs, and heads back towards the bridge.]

I'll catch up. I'm grabbing your stuff, while you track it.

[Seriously it won't take him long to catch up. He's pretty fast and has a good lock on Caster's Chi-signature. Besides the taller stature and blue hair...]

[ Oh, right, his stuff. The cape, armor and so on, everything he just dropped prior to the fight. He should probably be more mindful of those, but he's too busy inscribing a tracking rune on another stone and throwing it into the water to confirm the enemy's movement. He reaches another bridge before losing the trail. Kappas move faster in water than they do on land

Damn it.

When Trunks catches up Caster is sitting on the edge of bridge ]

Aah, looks that I lost it. [ It's said with a tiniest of shrugs. ] Thanks for the stuff.

[ He means his things, Trunks was so mindful to take care of. Otherwise, he'd be probably now going back and picking what he would find. Brawling kappa might not have been his brightest ideas, but it was fun ]

[Considering he'd already thanked him for the energy blast, Trunks just nods. Or rather nods, and shrugs one shoulder. Not a big deal in his eyes.]

Admittedly the stuff strewn around was what grabbed my attention first, then the splashing. Seriously though, trying to take on a Kappa in water? I mean, I get the appeal of a good basic fight, but why not be smart about it?

[ He gathers his things back from Trunks, but obviously not putting on any of those yet. He needs to dry in the sun first. ]

Well, that's where this kappa thing escaped to. If it was any closer I'd try to drag it on the land- [ He's got pretty flippant attitude about this fight. Sure it was dangerous, but he wasn't putting his best either. Whatever this creature is, it's native to the Far Shore, and perhaps because of that, it's best not to kill it. ] -what, is it more dangerous in water?

[ Not overly familiar with local lore... ]

I'm not as familiar with all the creatures here, but I do remember kappa being pretty prominent. Water is their natural element, and they pull people under after engaging in a wrestling match. Basically, don't let them pull you in the water.

[Which Caster had completely let happen, by diving in. The look Trunks is giving him is a cross between amused and exasperated.]

Way I heard was you can appease them with a cucumber, or you can get them in a bowing contest. They're super-polite, so you just bow and they bow back. You keep doing that, going lower each time, until that little bowl of water on their head dries out.

[Good thing Caster ran into one of the well-known Youkai, since Trunks is new but has been doing some research and exploring.]

[ Thank you mister wikipedia. That's a lot of useful knowledge! Too bad that instead of thanking for that he focuses on one part- ]

Polite. [ Caster repeats flatly with an annoyed grimace. ] They must have a different definition of that word. The bastard stole and broke my fishing rod! How is that polite!

[ An argument could be made, that kappa was only protecting their own natural habitat - maybe the fishes belonged to him? like pets, or flock of chickens? -, but Caster conveniently ignores that route of thinking.

That fishing rod was hand-made, he's in every right of avenging it. ]

[Hey, Trunks has done his research. Granted, he's got a lot more to go... He really shouldn't find Caster's reaction funny--and thankfully he keeps the amusement from his face. He has no answer though for why it tried to steal a fishing rod, so Caster's only answered with a shrug.]

You'd have to ask the Kappa, and you seemed more interested in fighting it than in talking to it.

[ He does get kind of comically worked about it. He crosses his arms over his chests and frowns - frowns! ]

Yeah, I don't usually assume things like these can speak. And if they can, it's more dangerous to listen to them. [ Never trust a fairy. ]

Besides what I was supposed to say? "Excuse me, gentleman, why doth thou break my precious equipment?" [ Okay, he's overplaying it enough that is shows he got a sense of humor about this disaster. ]

[Well, the humor worked at least and made Trunks laugh slightly, before grinning.]

Nah, I understand. I'm just glad it didn't end up more seriously injuring you. Or me.

Eh, don't sell us so short. It had no real chance, aside advantage in the water.

[ That might have been a pretty big thing, yeah. But ultimately also it's the advantage that could get mitigated by many ways- or you know, he just like being confident. ]

You always worry so much?

[There's an eyebrow raise, even with that grin remaining.]

I prefer being cautious, but I'll do what I have to. Just because I'd like to know what's going on beforehand doesn't mean I won't jump in to help if it's needed.

[So less 'worry' and more being cautious. Yep.]

Eh, I guess someone has to be. [ Be the responsible and cautious one, that's it. So it's not on him. ]

You're a good guy. Mai is lucky to have you. [ As a shinki, as a friend, or whatever you have there going ]

[There's a blink of surprise. Where'd that come from? An easy smile though, even as his head tilts.]

I feel pretty lucky to have her as my Goddess. We work well together and seem to think alike, or at least in complimentary ways when we need to. She also seems familiar with more things than I am. Which is good, because I'm still trying to figure out just what I can do.

[Yes Caster, Trunks is fond of his Goddess. So far just as a friend/partner though.]

[ She's a friend, that's where it comes from. And you never know who you might get assigned to. He knew already she was fond of this guy, but glad to see it goes both ways ]

That's good to hear! Keep her safe or I'll have to kick your ass. [ It's said in jest, and have 1x playful punch to a shoulder, Trunks. ]

[It's a pretty solid shoulder, able to take a punch. There's an eyebrow raise and a hint of a smirk.]

You can try. Besides, it is my role, in some ways, as her shinki.

[Protective friend is protective. Also has professional pride.]

But no, Mai is strong and can also take care of herself. I'm there to help support and back her up.

[ They'll have to spar one day. Or better, fight arm in arm against something big and dangerous. How fun would that be? But the peaceful times are precious - they never last - so he is not going to speed that up ]

Never doubted that- [ She is strong, that's the big part of her charm ]

Well, suffice to say I'm counting on ya.

[Definitely in favor of working together, and sparring as well. If Trunks had his memories, he'd agree about the peace-times, but he doesn't so that's kind of a non-issue. Not that he's going to go rushing in to trouble.]

I'm pretty sure she's counting on me too.

[Amusement and good humor back.]

I kind of feel sorry for anyone who makes her mad. Also for anyone who underestimates Goten. Or picks on Nanako.

[He can't be the only one who liked the younger goddess and felt protective of her like a sibling, even besides her own shinki.]

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