8 ❧ Dictated (open for Action)

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

[Guess who's bored?

That's right, this elf. He's flipping through his journal, sitting in a tree outside with his bow and quiver in his lap. He glances at his bow and then flips to a clean page.]

I find myself with little to do. Would any be interested in learning to use a bow? Or a knife?

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[apocashrriipp]

[Oh the thrill of the offer to learn to use sharp pointy objects!]

Hmm. Just to be clear. You're talkin' bow an' arrow, right? I'm not gonna skip down there an' find sheet music, am I? Ah've been burned before.

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

[Laughing.] A bow and arrow, yes. Although, it would be fun to do that to someone.

[It would be just like Legolas to do something like that.]

[apocashrriipp]

[Paige is pleased to find out she isn't disappointed. Music had never been her strong point.]

Good. Just checkin'. Ah'm tone deaf, see. Tell me where an' Ah'll find you.

[A pause.]

Ya'll er, had much need for this kinda skill here lately?

[She could recall the hellish things this place liked to throw down from time to time. She wondered if it had changed. ]

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

[And she's talking to an elf that sings frequently.]

Outside the castle, sitting in a tree on the edge of the forest.

[Much as he doesn't like this forest. The trees aren't unfriendly but neither are they friendly. The same for the animals.]

Of late, it would be a useful skill but it is not always necessary. The castle has its fun.

[apocashrriipp]

[Paige briefly considered her options. From her last visit to Paradisa she knew she could, at least in part, travel through the journal. Liquid forms have their benefit and whilst it would be the fastest way to locate him, it was also the scarier of ways to introduce herself. Plus, it had resulted in fingers up noses and no one wanted that. So instead, she does it the old fashioned way, snatching up the journal and sliding on boots over her worn and torn jeans.

She appeared, several minutes later, a basket swinging from her grasp, large and square. It's heavy, weighed down by shiny, blush-red apples. She'd made the request on her way down. Ask and you shall receive. However casual she looks, dressed plain in a t-shirt over her jeans, Paige has a weathered look about her. She wanders, looking a little aimless, before she raises a hand to shield her eyes from the sunshine, calling out.]

Hello? Ah brought targets!

[the_effect_she_has]

I could always be better with knives ... but we know how we do against one another with bows.

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

I will see about finding a proper knife for you, unless Tauriel lets me borrow one of hers. [Or steals Katniss to teach her herself.] And so we do but now I wonder how you might do against my father.

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

[Legolas is there waiting, as promised, and drops down from the tree as she approaches. He's glad to see her so prompt but does look a bit surprised at the addition of a basket though. He shouldn't be hard to spot once he's on the ground, dressed in shades of green and brown with golden hair loose around him.]

Hello! [Grinning, he jogs forward to greet her properly.] Quite prepared, aren't you?

voice;

[wishmadeinfire]

Judging by the efforts I tried on my own, I am very much in need of proper instruction if you are looking for a student.

[the_effect_she_has]

Would she? [There's a note of warmth there.] That would be ... very generous of her. [Then she laughed.] He'd probably make mincemeat of me, but I'll try to hold my own.

[apocashrriipp]

[Paige waves, a wide, enthusiastic arc as she strides forward, picking up her pace up at the sight of a tall, willowy gentleman making his way across. At least she assumes it is the person she had been speaking to.

At his appraisal of her basket she returns the grin, all teeth and enthusiasm. She tilts it to admire the content.]

Ah thought it might make things more interestin'.

[More difficult, yes, but Paige liked a challenge.]

So where do you come from that needs a weapon like that?

[She will admit to it being a somewhat alien concept. After all, she embodied all the weapons she needed. So far, anyway]

[i_rule_me]

I'd take y'up on that, Legolas. I've got a wee power that could use some trainin' up, as well as usin' an old-fashioned bow an' arrow.

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

There would be no harm in at least asking. Otherwise, I will find someone who might forge one for you. [He can't help but laugh too.] I am sure he would. He is better than even I am.

voice;

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

I would be glad to teach you. I have time enough to teach several and I can recruit others for help.

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

I will be glad to have you. A bow can do quite a bit of damage, in the right hands.

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

Oh yes, it will be very interesting. And, if nothing else, we will having something to eat when we take a break. [He grins and heads over to the base of the tree he'd been sitting in, picking up an extra bow he'd collected before his journal entry.]

I was raised in the forest of Mirkwood, in the Woodland Realm. It is, unfortunately, covered in shadow and in the shadows lie foul creatures like orcs and giant spiders. When I was old enough, I joined the kings guard and we ensure that our realm remains safe.

[the_effect_she_has]

Then I shall ask, but don't go to any trouble, all right? [She snorts.] Oh well then - I should be asking him for tips.

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

I never get into trouble! [Yes, he does. Ask anyone.

He sniffs, slightly indignant. And it sounds like he's pouting.] I am still better than you are.

Re: voice;

[wishmadeinfire]

I would most appreciate it. I've been wanting to learn, but could never find an instructor, so I've rather muddled along by myself.

[the_effect_she_has]

You get into trouble all the time. [Comes the caustic reply.]

True, you are. But if he's better than you, and I learn from him ... [Yep, that's the tease.]

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

I do not know where you have heard that but it is a terrible lie. [So rude.]

At least with me, you would have better footing against him.

voice;

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

And it is always better to learn from someone who actually knows how. I will be able to break any poor habits you may have formed.

[the_effect_she_has]

You forget, we're friends. I've seen you in action. [So true.]

...well, you do make a point there. Do we need to worry about him outshooting us?

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

You have seen but a little. [HUFF]

He fought in the War of the Last Alliance and spent years in the land of Mordor. You do not need to worry about him only outshooting us.

[the_effect_she_has]

Aw, Legolas. Don't be worried about being caught. You are very, very good at being sneaky. [GRIN.]

...I think maybe we should ask him to train both of us, now.