Expedition Log 6

[lara_the_explorer]

I'm heading to the shooting range. If anyone wants a crash course, a warm-up, or even contest, you're welcome to come along. I'll be in the lobby.

Comments

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[wishmadeinfire]

Shooting what, precisely? We have a myriad of long range weapons people have used before here.

[lara_the_explorer]

Guns. But I have a crossbow I plan to test out.

[wishmadeinfire]

You are not going on the expedition, are you?

[lara_the_explorer]

I am.

[She lives for stuff like that, yo. Ironic that she might die because of it. But yolo]

[wishmadeinfire]

Then I would suggest more practice with the crossbow. Guns are not always reliable in the Dead Zone. I find the general rule is the more archiac the weapon and the less magical or mechanical, the better for the area.

[lara_the_explorer]

Okay. I thought that only affected electronics. I used guns on my short trip to the Dead Zone and they worked fine. But you have a point there...

[wishmadeinfire]

I suppose it depends on the type of gun. They are not part of my expertise, but it is a possibility.

[lara_the_explorer]

Okay. I'll bring my crossbow just to be sure, then. Thank you for the heads up.

[wishmadeinfire]

Quite welcome. I plan to be going myself, but long range has never been my speciality unless with my Gift, which is nullified in the Dead Zone.

[lara_the_explorer]

I see. You could come along to the shooting range if you'd like.

[wishmadeinfire]

I suppose I could, but I would not want you to have to play teacher if you are needing to hone your own skills.

[lara_the_explorer]

It should be fine. I just need to test out some weapons, I had enough practice yesterday.

[She's already a naturally good shot after all]

[wishmadeinfire]

Then I might take you up on the offer. I should have learned more long distance back in my own world, but it was never an aptitude of mine.

[lara_the_explorer]

Okay. Learning something new is always good.

I'm here at the lobby.

[wishmadeinfire]

I can be down there shortly. Let me get in appropriate attire.

[lara_the_explorer]

[Ashura should hear a cocking sound of a gun]

Okay.

[wishmadeinfire]

_{[ About fifteen minutes later he walked down to meet her, dressed in doe-skin and a loose tunic he took from Felix. It was not his usual attire, but he did not think that his usual loose robes would be appropriate. His concession was that his feet were clad in soft leather wraps around his legs and his feet, leaving toes and heels bare. ]}

Nice to see you again, Lara, and getting to look at you, not up.

[lara_the_explorer]

Heh. It's nice to see you too, Ashura. What weapon did you bring?

[wishmadeinfire]

_{[ He reached into the sash around his waist and tugged out what looked like a Chinese style fan. He snapped it open, the edges glinting sharply and wickedly. Metal. The fan was made of metal. ]}

As I said, I am not particularly well versed with weapons of long range. The one that could be counted as such will most likely become void in the Dead Zone.

[lara_the_explorer]

Heh. Well, you do need more practice with shooting firearms anyway.

[Lara nods and grinned in a kidding manner]

How about we practice more when we get back?

[wishmadeinfire]

That would be nice. Though I have to say, fire arms make me... Uncomfortable. Something so small causing so much....

[lara_the_explorer]

You'll get accustomed to it.

[wishmadeinfire]

You say that, but I never did get the hang of bow and arrow, and it was attempted to teach me.