Voice Testing [Canon is Berserk]

[white_phoenix]

While your interest in me is flattering, I fail to see what it will gain me. Can you offer me a pleasant ending to my dream or are you merely going to act as a barrier to my goals? Your answer is important; it will determine whether I give you attention or not.

So, tell me.

Comments

[castleforged]

"Attention." That your name for a fast kill, now?

[white_phoenix]

This presence - this Mundane - is, unfortunately, outside of my reach. [But he hasn't given up. Not in the slightest.] Physical exertions will have to wait until later.

Did you follow me, my friend?

[castleforged]

You're not leading.

[white_phoenix]

[He laughs at that.]

Have the followers become the leaders and the leaders become the followers?

[castleforged]

Don't need no captaincy badge to lead myself, do I?

[white_phoenix]

No, you never have. That independence is useful.

[castleforged]

That's captain talk for 'pain in the - '

I know how your words work.

[white_phoenix]

I know you better than you realize. I do not expect you to act like the others.

[castleforged]

You've got the pieces, and you've got the plan, and you know where each goes. Right.

[white_phoenix]

But you do not wish to be a piece? Is that why you came here?

[castleforged]

Why's it matter to the master, long as the dog's by the heel?

[white_phoenix]

I wonder... [Why it matters, why he has told Guts so much...]

[castleforged]

Got yourself to blame, filling your own head with thinking.

[white_phoenix]

I prefer strategy, but this... [Quickly, he dismisses it, his blue eyes clear again.] Tell me what you know of this land.

[castleforged]

Won't do you no good. I'm not playing scout when it won't do no one no good.

[white_phoenix]

[He blinks, taken aback.] What has changed? We will return.

[castleforged]

...right. Have to make haste, don't we? Got your dream castle waiting.

We loiter, some roof tile might fall off. A brick or two.

[white_phoenix]

I don't like your tone.

[castleforged]

Not the first time, is it?

[white_phoenix]

You consistently test boundaries yet that could be accounted for. However if you choose to leave me, I will not let you go without a fight.

[castleforged]

You've got that say, you reckon?

[white_phoenix]

I do. Arm yourself.

[castleforged]

...stand down. Your blood's heated.

[white_phoenix]

Do you not recall our first battle? I have not forgotten the terms.

[castleforged]

Half those teeth in your mouth, you don't need, and I'll be taking'em out.

Doesn't mean I'm leaving now. These good terms for you?