[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! ]

Comments

[curruid_coinchenn]

[ The invitation may have been extended, at some point, but he doesn’t remember if it has. ]

Since I no longer have anything to care for at my temple, I might accept the invitation.

[ Expect an unannounced spiky dog showing up. one day. That’s just how he does things. ]

[futhark]

[ Accept? Caster was surprised when Archer extended the invitation (why do you have to feed everyone?), but he was even more surprised when Berserker accepted. But once his surprise passed he just confirms- ]

Go ahead, there's always enough food. [ But the mention of the "nothing to care about in the Temple" reminds him- Berserker doesn't have a shinki. Heaven's apparently don't do anything about it. Which sucks. So he muses aloud ]

You know, gods technically can name any wandering soul that happened to not pass to the afterlife. It doesn't have to be from an assignment...

｢ ooc: there's a mission that grants a NPC human-soul shinki. Even if Berserker doesn't fill the points requirements, it's okay as long as just one person in the log does. So I offer Caster as a tribute if you'd wanted to go for a plot like that ｣

[boneofsword]

[Unannounced dogs coming and going as they please is something so completely natural in Caster's temple. Archer simply notes to double the amount of beer in the fridge, and add a rule to not challenge Berserker. In company of Servants things can get heated, and threat of no food usually works.]

Caster's right. While new gods rarely choose to do so, being paired with shinki by Heavens, most old gods choose and name their own ones.

[curruid_coinchenn]

I don't care. I have no want for a shinki right now, even if it is part of my duty.

[ Looks like that might be a touchy subject right now, judging by his reaction. There's still an open wound that needs to close up again. Berserker averts his gaze with a grimace. ]

If one is assigned to me again, so be it, but I will do without for now.

[futhark]

I can understand that. [ It's a special kind of pain, losing a shinki. If they walk off on you, that's one thing. That's just incompatibility. But them being torn away without warning and knowledge. A friend one day gone. There's a clear empathy in his voice on that issue. ]

We should go for another hunt someday. [ Given the recently uncovered fact that ARCHER'S WEAPONS CAN BE USED BY OTHER GODS, how did it take them so long to find out about it? Oh right, Caster is quite a lone hunter most of the time. ]

But you know, eventually, you will have to do something about it. [ He might be sympathetic to Berserker's loss but that doesn't mean he won't be blunt about it too. You can't just sit and wait, bro. ]

[boneofsword]

Between the two of you there will be no shortage of prayers. [Archer comments idly while turning the skewers. Hmm, a bit longer and it's ready, even now the scent is mouthwatering.]

But you may create a shortage of ayakashi. Which is a good thing.

[The less of these the better. Hunting is Caster's favourite pasttime, so he assumes that Berserker shares the trait. There are some ground rules to be established first. Archer chooses the skewer with meat and fruits he deems ready to eat and points it at Berserker.]

Remember that I can't give you a weapon that will rend the ayakashi.

[curruid_coinchenn]

I know I'll have to do something about it, but for now, I'm fine. A hunt ... would be welcome.

[ Berserker doesn't like being lectured. He takes the offered skewer with a moderately annoyed glance.]

I know. I will leave that to Caster for now.

[futhark]

[ Caster isn't really hungry, but he still lingers close enough to grab the next ready skewer. ]

There've been reports of dangerous beats showing up in the northern island. Sounds right up our alley.

[ A beat ]

I heard it's still pretty chilly there, so you'd better grab some warm clothes.

[ Is this a hahaha-joke on how well protected Bersker torso is in his usual armor? ]