reversesock ([personal profile] reversesock) wrote in [community profile] bakerstreet2015-11-12 10:06 am

Fighter / Master


One small spanner in the works can change nothing and yet everything at the same time.

The world you live in is a lot like the normal one. History progresses more or less as it should. Technology flourishes. Empires build upwards, then crumble and fall. The only difference? Somehow, along the way, society has stratified into three categories:

  • Normal: The regular folks. Nothing more, nothing less.
  • Fighters, Berserkers, or Servants: The nomenclature depends on who you ask, but the fact reminds that these people have incredible powers, the nature of which varies yet can range from psychic abilities to resilience to super strength. However, the downside is that, without a "master" (we'll get to that later) as a partner, they can feel listless and not even have control of their powers. Their drive, whether they accept it or not, is to find the true master that will calm them and help them sharpen their abilities - and there is only one, true match. No substitutes accepted, and the longer they hold off on finding their master, the looser their grip becomes. In some parts of society, fighters are considered second class citizens, but this isn't a usual situation.
  • Masters: Think of these folks as focusing lens. They usually have no special powers, but they can hone the abilities of their "servant" to a T. There are a few benefits, including having someone willing to protect...and sometimes, care...for you at all costs. However, the primary benefit is that unpaired masters are often killed off by rogue fighters or forced into bonds that don't work by half-insane ones.


Once a master/fighter pair is made, there have been reports of psychic connections and fighters being strengthened by the mere presence of their master, which means pairs ofter live together. This is helpful, because despite the fact that you would think pairs would want to peacefully coexist, there's been strife since, well, before anyone can remember. Other pairs will feel a desire to defend their territory and status, and even non-violent pairs will find themselves attacked. There's

One more important thing to note: it's not generally accepted for fighters and masters to be romantically involved. In fact, it's frowned upon. But, given the close living quarters, expectations, bonds, and the fact that no one will be as close or as understanding - ah, it's best to say there's more of a "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Yet as a fighter or a master, you won't fall for your partner...

...will you?

HOW TO PLAY
  • Comment with your character, preferences, and their role (fighter, master, normal). Feel free to include as much information as you'd like.
  • Reply to others.
  • RNG to get your prompt!


PROMPTS

  1. Discovery: You've just found out your status as fighter or master. How do you respond?

  2. First Sight: Oh, who is that? Whoever it is, your heart is already racing and your instincts are kicking in.

  3. Trying It Out: It's a trial period for your fighter/master pairing, and you must get into sync.

  4. Bond: You've decided that this is the forever relationship you want and are prepared for the ceremony, which is, essentially, a blood oath.

  5. Not Right: Because of societal pressure or just by being unbonded at the wrong time, you've been forced into a partnership that doesn't work. Aside from being miserable, it could also be dangerous, as the fighter's powers could go haywire.

  6. Unhealthy: In this relationship, the fighter is viewed by the master as their property. Or, in the inverse, the master is viewed as weak and resented.

  7. Adoration: Unlike the unhealthy relationship, in this bond, the fighter puts the master above all else and quite nearly worships them.

  8. Save: You want to take away a fighter or a master because you care for them and their partner isn't treating them well. That's noble...but is it such a good idea?

  9. Doting: Some fighters or masters feel the urge to take care of their partner's needs, especially when they forget to take care of themselves.

  10. Fluff: There are actually fun, loving moments between the well-adjusted fighter and master, even in the most volatile of scenarios.

  11. Calm: It's a rare time of peace where the partners can be almost domestic.

  12. Heal: Injuries and mental hurts need to be taken care of, simultaneously strengthening the bond.

  13. Assigned: The pairing of you and your fighter or master was not natural. You were picked strategically for each other.

  14. Power Up: You have to become stronger. Luckily, you can get power and focus right from the tap.

  15. Need: You're desperate for your fighter or master, and your body and mind are rebelling against you because of it.

  16. Training: A fighter and master must work as one, and this ability must be practiced.

  17. Sense: Your master is in trouble, you can just feel it.

  18. Return: You two have been kept apart and are finally able to return to each others' presence.

  19. Pose: Actually, you're the opposite of what you're pretending to be - ie, a fighter is really a master - and so is you're partner. You're just posing for some reason or another.

  20. Love: You've fallen in love, as it's incredibly hard not to do so, but you must act as if nothing's changed.

  21. Public: You can't take it anymore. You two want to be acknowledged as a normal couple, and you want the world to know it.

  22. Most Pure Partnering: What better way to hone a fighter's skill than through the ultimate support: sex? The obligatory smut option.

  23. Mismatched: You've fallen in love with a fighter when you're a fighter or a master when you're a master.

  24. Not in Step: You're a terrible pairing. The two of you together makes no sense at all, but you must make it work.

  25. Childhood: From the very beginning of your life, you have been brought up as the perfect fighter or master.

  26. Don't Belong: You're normal; the only reason you're involved in all this is because the person you love is a fighter or master.

  27. Masters' Privilege: Masters can have a love interest in the "normal world"; fighters cannot. Is this a point of contention between you two?

  28. Dark Underbelly: You're a fighter or a master from the part of the world that sees fighters as second class. Can you learn that there's a different way?

  29. Jealous: The person you really want isn't your partner.

  30. Possession: After seeing the wandering eyes of your partner, you feel the need to remind them that it's you and them against the world.

  31. Comfort: The events of the day didn't go as planned, and one of you needs reassuring.

  32. Berserk Button: Your master has been threatened. You must destroy anyone who could have harmed them. Can you be brought back from the brink?

  33. Unexpected: A master protecting a fighter? Unheard of!

  34. Double Trouble: At least one of you in your pair is sadistic and looks for other fighter and master duos to torment, both physically and sexually, even if they don't want to fighter. The other party is willing or at the very least unable to be noncompliant.

  35. Attacked: You're a peaceful pair, but you've been sought out and our in danger.

  36. Need a Boost: Right in the middle of a fight, the fighter's strength is fading. The master must step in and show support or affection.

  37. To Be Left Alone: Your partner is leaving you. It is your duty to convince them to stay.

  38. Defeat: The battle didn't go your way. Your partner has been slain in front of your eyes; if you're a master, perhaps it was to get at you. Your humiliation is cinched by your being claimed.

  39. Betrayal: In a twist of fate, the one you should trust the most has been working against you this entire time.

  40. WILDCARD

huntsdemons: (Default)

Dean Winchester | Supernatural | ota

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Aoyagi Ritsuka | Loveless | OTA

[personal profile] memoriescaptured 2015-11-12 07:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[He has a similar set up in his canon so this doesn't have to be too AU. He'll be the master.]
azarathsprotected: masa_club @ lj (Attack)

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diarmuid (fate/zero)

[personal profile] fealtybound 2015-11-12 10:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[m/f for shipping, ota otherwise.]
knight_king: (( your sword ))

Saber ♔ Fate/Stay Night ♔ ota

[personal profile] knight_king 2015-11-12 11:01 pm (UTC)(link)
( Either role. Although she would hate to not fight her own battles, she's a king too. )
amissionfromgod: (✞Wᴇʟʟ ʏᴏᴜ'ʀᴇ sᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ)

Sir Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing - Hellsing - OTA

[personal profile] amissionfromgod 2015-11-12 11:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[More than likely to be a master.]
oceanicbutterfly: ([k] Metamorphose!)

Karen Minazuki ♥ Yes! Pretty Cure 5 ♥ f/f

[personal profile] oceanicbutterfly 2015-11-13 01:14 am (UTC)(link)
[Either. (If a servant, her master probably knows her only as Cure Aqua.)]
its_decided: (Default)

Re: Karen Minazuki ♥ Yes! Pretty Cure 5 ♥ f/f

[personal profile] its_decided 2015-11-13 12:25 pm (UTC)(link)
(OoC: Care to be the servant to Nozomi's master? Was thinking a combination of Adoration, Fluff and Love)
oceanicbutterfly: ([k] Yay!)

[personal profile] oceanicbutterfly 2015-11-13 02:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[YES

do you have any specific ideas for a scenario or should I just wing it]
its_decided: (Nozomi - SQUEE!)

[personal profile] its_decided 2015-11-13 02:22 pm (UTC)(link)
(OoC: Hmm, I was thinking perhaps after a battle, but if you had a scenario idea, I'd be cool with that!)
oceanicbutterfly: ([k] Headache argh)

[personal profile] oceanicbutterfly 2015-11-13 03:18 pm (UTC)(link)
This was the third time this month that some master-servant pair had thought they could wander into town and start pushing people around. The master was now fleeing, the servant was now a fine magical mist, and the people were safe once again.

Nevertheless, as soon as the coast was clear, Aqua sighed heavily. "I'm getting sloppy," she said as she powered down. "That should have been quicker. You shouldn't have had to dodge anything."
its_decided: (Nozomi - Worried)

[personal profile] its_decided 2015-11-13 03:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Nozomi quickly shook her head as she dusted herself off. Granted, she hadn't expected the latest pair to be a little more quicker than usual, but they were okay now, right?

"Aw, no you're not!" Nozomi reassured, approaching Aqua. "So they got in a good attack or two. I'm fine!" she grinned sheepishly. "Of course, maybe I shouldn't have gotten too close."
oceanicbutterfly: ([k] Awkward)

[personal profile] oceanicbutterfly 2015-11-13 03:37 pm (UTC)(link)
"Don't worry about it." As far as Aqua was concerned, her role was to work with Nozomi's decisions, not question them. To protect her, not to try to make her need less protecting. And so on.

When Nozomi came closer, she looked away. "I need to check and make sure you weren't hurt." She wrung her hands nervously. This part had started to feel awkward, recently.
its_decided: (Nozomi - Huh?)

[personal profile] its_decided 2015-11-13 03:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Nozomi noticed Aqua's reaction and blinked before she nodded. "Okay, you can." she replied. "I'm sure I'm fine, though!"
oceanicbutterfly: ([k] Hug)

[personal profile] oceanicbutterfly 2015-11-13 03:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Aqua turned back around to Nozomi, pretended she wasn't blushing, nodded, and gave her a hug. With their connection as master and servant, she could sense Nozomi's condition--normally just something along the lines of nope, she's not dying, but if they were this close she could practically give her a psychic medical examination.

Which had started to feel like something of an intrusion, once she realized her feelings for Nozomi were more than just loyalty, but it was still important to her.

"A few bruises," she said after a moment. They'd be fine, but they probably hurt. "I'm sorry about that."
its_decided: (Nozomi - Big Smile)

[personal profile] its_decided 2015-11-13 04:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Nozomi's arms wrapped around Aqua's as she was hugged back by her. She honestly didn't mind the intrusions, but honestly, she should probably just tell her how she felt.

"Don't be." she replied. "I just expect you to do your best and nothing else. And I'll do my best to keep better care of myself!"

She chuckled as she pulled back enough to look at the Servant. "Hey, Aqua?" at that, she rested her forehead on hers. "Boop~"
oceanicbutterfly: ([k] Embarrassed)

[personal profile] oceanicbutterfly 2015-11-13 04:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Pfft. Tell her how she felt? Communicate her feelings? Madness!

"What--"

Okay, now Aqua was really blushing. Nozomi's face was so close!
its_decided: (Default)

[personal profile] its_decided 2015-11-13 04:31 pm (UTC)(link)
And Nozomi's face was blushing as well, a little surprised she was allowed to do this.

"Aqua, you know you can trust me with anything you have." she said. "Whatever you want to say and do, I'll listen and follow, too!"
oceanicbutterfly: ([k] Defensive)

[personal profile] oceanicbutterfly 2015-11-13 04:47 pm (UTC)(link)
"I..." Her eyes darted from side to side. She wanted to say it, but... "I'm a servant. My role is to serve you, and I'm happy doing that. I couldn't ask for a better master."

She's a stubborn one.
its_decided: (Nozomi - Mou!)

[personal profile] its_decided 2015-11-13 04:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"Mouuu...!" Nozomi knows Aqua's hiding something, but she's refusing to spit it out. "Aqua, you can say it! If you don't I'll... I'll... ah..."

Think, think... going for that phone thing she uses before battle!

"I'll mess with this!"

She won't take it, but she does have something else in mind!
Edited 2015-11-14 13:53 (UTC)
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Caster (Olympia) | Fate OC/AU | OTA

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[OOC: I apologize in advance for the lack of icons, I can't art for shit lately and haven't found a suitable PB who would work for her.]