Video 002 | Lancer of Black

[erasemymyth]

[He appears on screen again, this time his clothing is slightly different. He clears his throat and gives a more prepared statement. A stark difference than his casual conversation last time.]

To all who inhabit this relm, and many of those who came here like I did, I would like to announce the opening of The Dragon's Den. You may find it on Level One along PrismaPlace. We shall be serving cocktails, wine, and what I am told are appetizers.

[He realizes it's a bit odd for him to be advertising a place but there's always a purpose. Even though he tries sounding cheerful about this his tone comes off as more relaxed than anything else.

Also he cannot go without saying the next part.]

All who enter and are welcomed will be under my protection while finding respite there and all who seek my aid can find me there at most times. Consider it a sanctuary if you will, should the time ever come.

[There are some in particular he wishes to know that part but it doesn't hurt to extend his offer. He has to have subjects. Lancer does switch to more private conversations after this proclemation as he awaits in the comfort of The Dragon's Den.

(ooc: You can respond here or follow to think to the log if you visit.)]

Comments

[erasemymyth]

[Close but uniquely different. And the mention of Caster makes him wonder, there are plenty of other servants though he hasn't run into many Casters so far.]

So an impression of someone imposed on an object and given form?

[He's not a Caster by and far but he'll get to that point soon. He's still well read.]

[tigerpoet]

Yes, exactly. You can see why I usually just say 'spirit'.

[Not everyone is as well-read as Vlad is.]

[erasemymyth]

Now, as for this Caster you speak of. I know that as more of a title than anything else.

Do you speak of the one you have in your book?

[Because if there are more Casters maybe there are more people he should be recruiting.]

[tigerpoet]

[Atsushi's whole face lights up at the question. No need to ask if he and that Caster got along.]

I do! He said I wouldn't recognize his name and I didn't want to press him about it - but we met recently. As a fellow spirit of an author, I feel like we're kindred souls in some ways. And he read part of my book and praised it! I'm truly honored, and deeply fortunate to have been able to meet him here.

[Senpai noticed him, etc. etc.]

[erasemymyth]

Is that so? Well, so long as he's pleased with your presence I am sure you are fine. It is well you did not press him about his name, some of us take our roles a bit more seriously than others.

[Lancer wonders about the ones who so freely give it. The hot springs not withstanding, he's managed to keep mention of his to a minimum. There are still far too many people that know it.]

Were you a famous author or more localized?

[tigerpoet]

I wouldn't want to make him uncomfortable.

[Any more than Caster already is just by virtue of being Caster.]

Outside of Japan, I don't think I could be called famous. -Well, perhaps Micronesia, but that's about as far as I would imagine my name to be known more than the average writer.

Are you two friends?

[He seems to have a positive opinion about him, so surely they must be friends. Not just allies in a magical war, because that would be ridiculous.]