canon is DETECTIVE BYOMKESH BAKSHY!

[satyanweshi]

( his hands move inside his jacket pockets, long fingers searching for a cigarette. he mutters under his breath, the name "ajit" only hissed loud enough to catch. finding no cigarette, byomkesh elects to busy his hands by clasping them tightly together. without the obscuration of smoke, however, the bright glitter dancing in his dark eyes and the slight smirk tugging at his mouth is clearly visible. )

Let's examine this, shall we? You intend to play me? A character that, while popular in Bengali literature, is not well-known outside India. ( leaning closer, he speaks slowly, drawing out each word, ) You yourself are already aware of how difficult it is to obtain accounts of my adventures. Fluency in Bengali or money is required. A slight obstacle that you overcame, at least in the case of the latter. But your real obstacle is expecting and finding people to also overcome that difficulty.

( he smiles and, if it wasn't for the obduracy in his tone, it could almost be mistaken as warm. ) Your persistence, while admirable, is misguided. Please direct it elsewhere. Because, realistically, I doubt I'd get out very often. ( not that he'd want to get out anyways. he much prefers to stay in and let his mind mull over problems. or act like a veritable whatsitsname.

he laughs, sharp and short. ) Like I said, admirable.

Comments

Man, I applaud this choice.

[lightspirit]

It's always nice to see another fellow Indian around. Who knows, you may get out more than you think. You bring something different to the table, after all.

[satyanweshi]

( diffidently, an eyebrow rises, ) I presume you're referring to my place of origin, yes? ( not that that isn't refreshing, in the mun's opinion. although that's not to say that byomkesh can't see the appeal of a non-european, non-white detective entering a territory predominantly populated by whites. and that's especially considering the fact of the only other non-white detective mostly being portrayed by europeans and reinforcing condescending asian stereotypes. god help us if hollywood ever got their hands on byomkesh bakshi.

he places his hands behind his back. ) In any case, I don't bring anything to the table that which others aren't also capable of bringing. ( the difference being that byomkesh had the fortune (misfortune?) to have the opportunities and circumstances in which to formulate and exercise these skills. )

[christiewept]

It's nice to see fellow seekers of the truth, even - no, especially from places that aren't known for thier whodunits. As a fellow detective, and as a lover of mysteries, I bid you the warmest welcome!

[satyanweshi]

( the barest of smiles graces his lips ) Only because others don't have the fortune to know of them. But I thank you.

[christiewept]

It is not as if my own story is not well known outside of my country... though an inferior counterfeit of it is more commonly known. Tch.

(Not even Battler likes to talk about the anime okay. And as he's nothing if not meta...)

I am sure many will share in my delight at a new mystery to solve. Let us see if any of your new audience is faster on the ball than you are in solving your cases - though few readers will be, I'm sure.

[satyanweshi]

( his smile widens, almost to a grin ) If they are quicker in solving mysteries than I am, then I will gladly become the idiot assistant.

( what role would ajit be regulated to? well, another famous indian detective had two assistants: his cousin and a bumbling crime writer. if feluda can have two, why not this future crime solving reader? )