[video] Caster and Berserker AMA

[futhark]

From: Cú Chulainn
Posted: 9th April

[ The video starts with the relaxing and refreshing (oh how refreshing it is) view of the evening Hawaiian beach. A moment after Caster comes into the picture- clad in gaudy Hawaiian shirt, hair let loose like usual. There might be a glimpse of few beer cans around, well- vacations right? ]

Yo! Nothing like vacations to finally bring an issue up, eh? See- it seems that there’s been plenty of “mistaken identity” cases recently. Once, twice it might happen, but any more times and some people might find it annoying.

[ That’s where Caster drags into picture Berserker. And since he is also clad in a Hawaiian shirt (as opposed to usual spiky armor), with his mullet let loose, the resemblance between the two is now incredibly more uncanny. Of course few “spot the difference” make it easier to tell them apart. Berserker’s red face tattoos for one. Caster’s hair appears to be a shade lighter. Not to mention Berserker seems to be kind of bulkier build. Still, they could be twins. ]

See, my fellow here, Berserker, he finds it very annoying. [ Emphasis on "very" ]

Just to remember: He’s not exactly me. I’m not exactly him! It’s really rude to mix people up. [ Caster is too amused to sound like he’s truly chastising anyone. ]

Rude and foolish. [ Berserker crosses his arms over his chest. Even in his ridiculous shirt, he’s still surly as ever. ] Now you’ve seen us together, you can stop confusing us.

[ His lip curls back to show sharp teeth, a strange smile. ]

We’re not twins...I’m feeling generous today. Ask us anything, just say which one you’re asking.

[ Nothing like volunteering someone for questioning! ]

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[boneofsword]

[It doesn't take Archer long to locate the 'twins'. He's bringing gifts, of course, carrying a whole lot of beer in one hand, and in the other a portable barbecue and a whole lot of food to grill. He's also wearing a matching shirt in reds and blacks.]

Mind if I join in?

[futhark]

Only if you ask questions.

[ Caster puts smartphone screen almost in his face. They worked So Hard! Come on, throw them a bone. Then he notices the beer- ]

If you ask questions and hand over the beer.

[ It's deemed a sufficient tribute ]

[boneofsword]

I have snacks too. [and a portable grill to prepare more. Does it count?]

And several questions. First one being - what happens when Berserker doesn't feel generous.

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[towards_okeanos]

Actually, I have one! I know Berserker has been mistaken several times for you Caster.

[Iskandar writes Cu Chulainn first out of sheer force of habit. Good that it's text so he can just erase it EVERY SINGLE TIME he does it. Technically, they're both Cu Chulainn so it would be quite rude to Berserker to only refer to Caster by this name. Habits be damned.]

Has anyone mistaken you for him?

[futhark]

[ The class names are very useful when things like that happen ]

I've been asked if I happen to have a twin brother, but no one outright mistook me for him yet.

[towards_okeanos]

I bet the tattoo, or rather your lack of it is telling.

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[pure_radiantics]

Oh! Hey, I've had friends in this situation before!

[ She can't... exactly explain it in public, but she understands that 'He’s not exactly me. I’m not exactly him!' line. ]

Are... both of you gods?

[ That determines what kind of conversations the two of them might have had. ]

[curruid_coinchenn]

[ Berserker's not terribly keen on explaining the concept of an Alter in public...or at all, really. ]

Yes, we're both gods.

[ Very, very different gods. ]

[pure_radiantics]

Oh! How lucky for both of you. I feel like it would've been a lot more difficult if one of you were a shinki.

[ She tries to smile at the serious stranger. ]

It's nice to meet you. My name is Kairi. I knew a girl named Berserker as well, actually... do you have a nickname you like to use?

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[abgrund]

[ Ain is... well, still dressed in long sleeves and long pants. It's as if he doesn't get hot. (He doesn't.) Both are black, his hair left tied up and fluttering in the wind. ]

And, you are from the same world?

[ Both Caster and Berserker can probably tell him coming from a long distance away - that presence, almost like a Servant but not quite. ]

[futhark]

[ Hi Ain, it's been a while. But yes that presence is unmistakable. Caster hides his phone to the pocket of his pants, and gives Ain a small greeting wave ]

That we are. What a quickly question.

[abgrund]

[ Ain hums thoughtfully, though it doesn't really give a clue as to what he's thinking. ]

You can consider me familiar with your situation.

[ But he won't have a twin here because the 'no doubles' rule applies to his case. ]

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[sing_for_me]

[ Alex figured it was something she could ask some time later, but who would have thought it could be sooner. She gives a small wave. She had bumped into Caster earlier in the day, but the only difference now is she has a few leis on her. ]

Hey, saw your video. [ Which was actually quite amusing. Hard not to be with their matching outfits.]

You enjoying yourselves?

[ Questions were encouraged, right? She might have a couple. ]

[curruid_coinchenn]

[ "Enjoying" is a stretch, but Berserker looks content enough. He's got beer and food, that's enough for him. ]

I don't hate it and I'm staying here. Take that as you will.

[sing_for_me]

[ That's pretty much saying he likes it, isn't it? At least, enough to stay. ]

So, I've been meaning to ask... [ Brushing the sarong beneath her legs, Alex kneels down on the sand. ]

What do you mean by "not exactly him"? Does that have to do with you guys having the same name..but not?

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[redmare]

So, First question.

What are you wearing?

[ Yes, she's giving you a once over on whatever she can see on the screen. And yes, it's an important question.]

[curruid_coinchenn]

Clothing.

[ The flattest of answers with the most disinterested look. Berserker's a real ray of sunshine. ]

[futhark]

[ Oh boy, he knows where it's going. HE KNOWS! ]

Clothing!

[ Caster answers with a wide smile of "I'm a little shit" ]

[redmare]

[ Funny how the same answer can come out so differently. ]

From the lost and found?

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[sageprincess]

It is... good, to see that the two of you are getting along.

[Zelda says, but it sounds far too skeptical to be truly genuine. Listen, her only other experience with Servant doubles interacting was a dream of Jeanne Alter stabbing the original through the chest - she feels like it's plenty reasonable to be a little worried about all this.

Also, the backdrop of her own video feed reveals that the princess is nowhere near the beach, and probably ducked into the nearest cafe she could find as soon as Minako looked the other way. Whoops.]

[futhark]

[ And she's not wrong to be worried. Caster can notice the strain. ]

Yeah, I guess, I never got a chance to tell you. [ Kind of awkward? Maybe. But it is kind of hard to find a moment and go: "And btw remember when I explained you the whole Alter thing with your shinki? Looks like she wasn't the only one with a situation like that." Not to mention the rest of the package ] We're making an effort.

[ Sorta, kinda. For what it's worth ]

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[royaltyloyalty]

[ He smirks. ]

Considering our short adventure together, I doubt I'll be able to mistake you two.

[ He can tell how... Sanzo-like Berserker is. Meanwhile Caster is much more genial, at least to him. ]

[curruid_coinchenn]

Then you have more sense than most of the people he knows.

[ Yes, he is quite tired of mistaken identity shenanigans. ]

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[roundtablerebel]

There's two of you now?! How the hell did that happen?

[ She's playing spot the difference now. Luckily the facial tattoos make it easy to tell Caster from Berserker. ]

Is he your evil clone or something, Caster? Did you make him?

[curruid_coinchenn]

[ It's not a stupid question, it's just asked in a profoundly stupid way. Berserker looks irritated. ]

I'm not a clone, I'm an Alter.