2nd Arrow [Dictated]

[threeweeksago]

[So this is the first time Ellie's doing up a post of her own to the weird journal things. Even after being in Paradisa for a few weeks now, it's still a real fucking weird method of communication, but she can't keep complaining about it when this is the best way to get in contact with everyone.]

Okay, so, quick question. Does anyone around here know how to make a bow? And arrows too, I guess. I'd like to have more than just a gun and a knife if things go to hell here, but I do not trust this weird magic shit with a weapon, no matter how simple it is.

I'm not asking anyone to make it for me. Just... show me how. It'd be a gigantic fucking help.

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[indirectcause]

Wow, you know how to use a bow and arrow? That's pretty cool.

[threeweeksago]

'Course I do. Guns are too noisy when you're hunting.

[AW YEAH SOMEONE THINKS SHE'S COOL.]

And I totally learned how all on my own.

[indirectcause]

Do they attract your infected, too? They sure as heck attract Walkers.

[She's consistently more badass than he is, he's impressed]

Was it hard?

[threeweeksago]

Oh yeah, definitely. Guns are great and all when you're fighting off a pack of crazy humans, but when it comes to Infected... Runners aren't so bad, but you don't want to go shooting off guns if there are any other kinds of 'em around.

[There's a pause, and it's a good thing you can't see people through these things, because Ellie looks somewhat conflicted.]

In the beginning, yeah. I was in an area that was mostly clear of Infected, so I didn't have to worry about that... but I still had to hunt all on my own. That kind of pressure really sucks.

[indirectcause]

So the other kids pose different challenges? I guess we're lucky where Walkers are all pretty much the same. [Or as lucky as you can get in a undead apocalypse]

I see, but you still managed it, right? That's pretty impressive. I don't think I could have done it if I was in your position.

[threeweeksago]

Yeah. As the fungus spreads, they... change. Get stronger. The oldest ones - they call 'em bloaters - are completely covered in the stuff, and most guns don't even work against them. Might as well just bomb the fuck out of them until they stop moving.

[Molotov cocktails and nail bombs are fucking lifesavers, hell yes.]

I don't really think it's a matter of thinking you can do it or not. You just... do it, y'know? When it's the only way you can survive, something just clicks inside of you. You kinda go on autopilot.

[God knows Ellie was on autopilot throughout the entirety of winter, both physically and emotionally.]

[willrememberthat]

[SWEAR. But Clem is distracted.]

I think the people in the city sell bows, too.

[threeweeksago]

Wouldn't that be kind of insanely expensive, though? [Ellie's been in a couple of abandoned hunting stores while looking for ammo to loot with Joel, and those prices...]

I didn't exactly get dragged here with any money.

[willrememberthat]

Maybe... but there are jobs in the city, too.

[threeweeksago]

... Jobs that they'll let younger people take up?

[Now that's weird. Oh, sure, Ellie had a list of chores and such to do with the other kids in the military orphanages, but a real job that you actually get paid for? That's... different.]

[willrememberthat]

How old are you?

[threeweeksago]

Fourteen.

Dictated

[the_effect_she_has]

I do. And I can teach you how to make them as well. I'm out of town with the expedition, but when I get back, head out to the shooting range.

Dictated

[threeweeksago]

Aw sweet, thanks! When's the expedition due back? [...] And, uh... where's the shooting range? I'm still shit at remembering just where everything is in a place this big.

Re: Dictated

[the_effect_she_has]

Should be back, eh, sometime tomorrow.

[Oh right.] When you leave the Castle, head north east. There's a path straight there.

Dictated

[threeweeksago]

Gotcha. Is there, uh... any time that you think will be good? I don't wanna make you go out right after this expedition thing gets back.

Re: Dictated

[the_effect_she_has]

[Katniss thought about it, before she stated honestly.]

After noon. I should have slept off enough of the trip by then to be somewhat conscious.

[eaglet]

I can show you, though you must wait several days until I return.

[It looks like somebody else offered first, though, so he will... also offer a different thing, how's that???]

I have also fashioned a war club, if you are interested in different weapons.

[threeweeksago]

[W...War club...?] Damn, that sounds brutal.

[But she's seen just how effective melee weapons can be when Joel adds his own modified flair to them, so maybe it couldn't hurt...]

but sure, why the fuck not. Better to have some variety to handle whatever the hell's coming at you, right?

[eaglet]

[YES IT IS VERY BRUTAL. Finally someone who appreciates how deadly a war club is!!]

It is the weapon of choice for many warriors among my people. You may break the knees of your enemy if you wish for him to live, or crush his skull if you do not.

dictated;

[rightchoices]

Bow and arrow, huh? Practical.

[ Considering Lee can't even use goddamn guns anymore.. ]

dictated;

[threeweeksago]

I know, right? Packs a pretty good punch, and it's nice and quiet. Sure did help me out of at least one pretty tight spot.

[Urgh, having to sneak through a pack of clickers all on her own is something she never wants to experience again...]

dictated;

[rightchoices]

Let me know if you feel like giving an old man some lessons after you find a way to get 'em, yeah? Turns out I can barely hold a gun without shooting my own foot since getting here.

dictated;

[threeweeksago]

... What, really? I thought you were like... the leader of your group. How can you be that bad?

dictated;

[rightchoices]

[ He laughs before he can help himself. He's not offended, just - god, this place is weird. ] You know how the castle takes something from everyone when they get here?