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[workstheshaft]

Archery. Who's good at it, and what did you use it for back home?

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[takebow]

Are you an archer, too?

I was in archery club back home.

[and all the monster-killing but she can talk about that later when she knows who this is.]

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[workstheshaft]

I am. It's what I do.

Work's a bit more than archery club on my end, though. How long have you been working with a bow and arrow?

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[takebow]

Whoa, are you like an Olympic archer?

I've been at it for a pretty long time, I guess. Eight or nine years, if you count time here.

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[workstheshaft]

Not quite. I'm an agent.

Decent enough time to get to know the both of them well. Hobby or sport?

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[takebow]

Both, I guess.

An agent? Like what, a spy for MI-5 or something?

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[practicality]

Why do you ask?

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[workstheshaft]

Mostly curiosity. But I'm also wondering just how many fighters here are long range compared to up close and personal.

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[practicality]

I'm an archer, back in our world. And here as well, I suppose - I took up an archery instructor position at The Citadel.

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[workstheshaft]

For how long have you been using a bow and arrow? And I've seen the Citadel, it's a good idea for helping people get ready.

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[pratentious]

I've a decent enough hand at an assortment of archery though I'm more inclined towards the crossbow and prefer the sword before all else.

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[workstheshaft]

Haven't really ever tried the crossbow, I've always like manually firing an arrow by hand. It's good to see that you're familiar with close and long range fighting, though.

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[pratentious]

It takes a patient and well trained hand to mind the arrows manually. It's rather to do with the second half of your question. Time is of the essence when you've a people to protect.

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[workstheshaft]

I've had years, it's not an easy task. And it's good to see that not everyone's forgotten about the incoming war for this city.

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[whatagoodgirl]

I'm just learning archery right now. I don't know if I'm any good yet, but I'm getting better.

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[workstheshaft]

Even just starting out is good. Learning is difficult, but if you keep at it, you can only get better.

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[whatagoodgirl]

It's really hard on the arms. I've had to build my upper body strength a lot.

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[workstheshaft]

Keeping the bow steady and then being able to pull back the arrow is no small feat. It's taken years on my end.

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[sworntovalor]

[He uses video mainly because switching modes is far too complicated for him still. Better safe than sorry.]

I am well versed with the crossbow, I teach its use here in the Citadel. I used it for self defense and the protection of others.

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[workstheshaft]

[Well, Clint will actually oblige! Be flattered, Lancelot- he doesn't willingly show his face often. The fact that you teach at the Citadel might've also been a big reason.]

How many do you usually teach there, and what do you cover?

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[sworntovalor]

[If he knew it was a big deal he would surely be flattered!]

I've only arrived in Asgard recently so I cannot give you a good estimate but classes are given to small groups - approximately five at a time. So far I've taught basic safety, the structure of the weapon and close range practice. Progress is determined by the students of course.

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[workstheshaft]

[Clint watches, taking note of what's said, and nods. His hands are around his own bow, and he's up top somewhere, watching like the hawk he is.]

Makes sense. I prefer a bow to a crossbow, but being able to teach anyone still counts as being helpful.

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[caputlupinum]

I can kill a man with my eyes closed, but that's something I try to avoid. I use my bow to protect myself and anyone else who needs it.

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[workstheshaft]

Good. It's good to know there are others here who know how to protect and do their best to.

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[caputlupinum]

That's what you do?

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[workstheshaft]

At any cost.