thenearshore | 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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Sure, why not? [ He does enjoy the solitary aspect of the fishing as a hobby - surprisingly. But it works as an occasion to hang out. He wanted to add something more but then there is a visible tug on the string- ]

Shh-shh watch this... can you feel it? [ Something tugging at the line that is. ] Wait- wait a moment and then try to pull it.

[He does want to get to know his god as best he can. After all, they have to work together, yes? He's about to say something as well, when he feels a tug.]

Got it.

[He nods, taking a moment, and starts to tug.

And because Dia's luck is worst than Cu's the line immediately gets snapped.]

...That's not supposed to happen.

[ That's the E-luck at it's finest, truly. Did you heard that weird sound? That was Caster's jaw dropping. This is not supposed to happen with your first fish-

He's back to sitting, laughing loud and patting Lancer's shoulder. ]

You sure got challenged by the biggest fish around! [ Or maybe he just pulled too fast and too strong - but he'd probably end catching something if that was just a small fish. Fortunately, the line isn't a problem... the hook might be, but with improvisation ]

Wanna give it another try? [ Once he fixes the line issue ] I'm really curious what it was.

[It's almost like you're making fun of him. Fortunately, Lancer is good about taking things in stride, shaking his head.]

Wonder how that happened... [Letting out a small laugh himself, he lets Caster take care of the problem.]

If you don't mind! I don't want to break my god's things.

[Then again, Caster's probably drinking enough not to even notice.]

[ Teasing? Yes, a bit. Making fun of? Nah. ]

Nah, don't worry about it happens all the time. [ He says as he puts on another string, and grabs at the bait to put it on a hook ]

The line might be too weak for the size of the fish. Or it was just very lively. [ He offers the fixed fishing rod right back ] They're biting, that's something. If you get no reaction for half an hour or so, it means the spot is bad.

Or maybe it's just the time of the day.

If you say so. I'll trust the expert. [is that better or worse than mister caster]

[Taking the rod, he moves to throw it into the water, getting comfortable again as he looks to his god.]

They certainly seem active! It's more exciting than you'd think it to be.

[fishing is an old fart hobby, after all.]

[ "Expert" is better than mister Caster. Strokes his ego and all that ]

Mmm, exciting isn't really the word I'd use for it. I get my excitement elsewhere, I enjoy fishing for being quiet and relaxing. [ Did he just admit it's basically an excuse to be lazy? ]

Most people would consider it boring.

[Mister Expert now.]

Still. If you catch something big...

[And hey, speak of the devil, guess what's happening now? Lancer looks down, and notices his line is being tugged. Blinking slowly, he grabs the base of the fishing rod and begins to pull with a grunt.]

I think I caught something! Again!

Yes!!

[ Caster is the best cheerleader because he jumps up from his spot, fists closed and excitement on his face.

At first- because few seconds later he gets very close into Lancer's personal space, fingers closing on his wrist to guide the force he's using ]

Steady, steady, it's almost out of the water!

[ Indeed it is, and what it gets to be- a fish? Or a nasty surprise-- ]

[He appreciates the guide. Considering he only knows so much about what's doing.]

It's coming...

[He gives a tug at Caster's request, and instruction and starts to pull it out. Grunting a bit.

And because Lancer is better than Caster, even a little bit, the fish he pulls out ends up bigger than all of Caster's catches today.]

It's a fish.

[He gives a nod, holding it up and bringing it in.]

[ h....ow...? ]

Woah! That's a good catch! [ Caster grabs a bucket of water, catches the fish and starts to dig the hook out of the poor creature's mouth. Though instead of letting it go, he puts it in the bucket with water.

It's so big it barely fits. But that doesn't stop him from handing the bucket to Lancer like some war trophy ]

It's yours, so you decide what we do with it. [ hint hint ] Looks like it would make for a nice dinner.

[He lets Caster show him how to do it. And pays close careful attention so he knows how to do it later.

Yes. He does want to impress Caster with his fishing ability someday. Really, he just wants Caster to be proud of him.]

Then we should take it home and cook it. [He pauses, however.] ...Maybe we should catch a few more.

[ They don't even have to eat. It's purely for enjoyment for it, so the portions shouldn't matter... oh who cares, of course, if there is more delicious fish to eat it's going to be better. ]

You're on a roll, go on, try again! [ But before that, a new bait needs to get on a hook, and Caster is taking care of that. He gives Lancer's shoulder a friendly, encouraging pat. ] All set.

[ Young(?) padawan, your mentor (of fishing) is very proud of you already. You're the one who managed to catch something edible, not him. ]

[The more fish they have, the more they can share it with others. Maybe they could even host a banquet with some of the people they've met here.]

Thank you. [He smiles, moving to sit down again, fishing properly again. He smiles at Caster.]

...I wonder if you could do this with two fishing rods...

Hmm... maybe? You'd probably want to sit on a pier, so you could cover bigger area,

[ He never thought of that so the question catches him off-guard ]

This river might be too small for such technique, but you never know until you try!

I think we'll have to find a pier then.

[He really wants to try.]

We'll make a few more rods and try them all out.

Fortunately, this country is an island. No matter where you go, you will end at a shore eventually.

[ That's kind of true to any landmass, but you know, details ]

Let's see if we can find a busy dock somewhere soon.

[Look Diarmuid doesn't know all these things.]

just fishin' [open]

adslajsl this should go into a book of proverbs, yes

#lancerbookofprovebs

this will be a bestseller

with their luck? no way

oh shit, good point

no one's even going to read it minus gil to laugh at them

but he had to BUY it to read it, so mission accomplished

nah he just stole it

damn those ancient rulers of Babylonia and their tricky ways

and their damn caster alternatives with their stupid pants

ouch, too true https://futhark.dreamwidth.org/file/2584.jpg

what a fucking loser i love him

and I love your loser so it evens out perfectly

wow. you are a loser

...now I'm offended

you'll live

but how?

not dying