[ Oh no, it's the Zebrataur. You need to run, you need to hide, except you cannot. There is no safety from this. You are doomed.]
Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay darlings! I've got a pickle and I wondered if one of YOU wonderful people could help little young me? So I got a nice bow from the Goodwill guy, and even if fighting isn't my THANG, this is a special bow needed for my special work.
[No he's not explaining what that "special work" is. ]
So! Can anyone help me with it? I'd ask Verg, but his thing is more swords - so I figured, why not reach out to you guys! I can pay SUPER well.
[... Aw, heck. Harumasa does need a bit more money to get all the things he needs for his Christmas presents this year, especially when he's got some last minute friends he needs to give gifts to.]
Hey, Queen~! I'm Jun's brother, Harumasa. I think we met briefly during Pride Month? I was going to be in the drag show with my little brother, but we had to bow out of the competition at the last minute.
I happen to be highly skilled in archery and I've got some experience teaching people. I'd be happy to take your commission if you want!
[Look, sometimes you need a little extra money and you have a rich guy asking for money to help teach him how to fire a (totally normal) bow and arrow. ]
Well hey you! I remember you!! I was SO looking forward to seeing what you could do. I know it couldn't be helped, but still!
NO WAY! Perfect! I would love the help, Babe! I've got no idea what I'm doing. I'm a lover, not a fighter.
That works really well for me! Just let me know when you have time available and I'll be there to teach you. There are lots of different places we can practice in. The Meropide, Hyrule, and I think Cygnus might have an archery range. I'm flexible~.
Perfect! I'll pass on Meropide, I do NOT like getting wet and that place is like, DAMP CITY. [ Zulius it's not that bad, come on. ] Cygnus might work, though! I can get us a nice treat for free too afterwards (because I fund them, lol lmao).
I'm glad that reputation is serving us well. Adventurers can be a bit...haphazard, but finding the right people for the right job helps.
[...See, he was thinking maybe there was some kind of performance going on that Zulius was planning to do archery for. That evasive answer is weirder.]
...Well, if all you need is the basics of how to fire a bow without hurting yourself or others, then I'm sure it won't take too long to pick up.
An email sent to aidesdumeropide - late November.
Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay darlings! I've got a pickle and I wondered if one of YOU wonderful people could help little young me? So I got a nice bow from the Goodwill guy, and even if fighting isn't my THANG, this is a special bow needed for my special work.
[No he's not explaining what that "special work" is. ]
So! Can anyone help me with it? I'd ask Verg, but his thing is more swords - so I figured, why not reach out to you guys! I can pay SUPER well.
Email reply from Harumasa Asaba
Hey, Queen~! I'm Jun's brother, Harumasa. I think we met briefly during Pride Month? I was going to be in the drag show with my little brother, but we had to bow out of the competition at the last minute.
I happen to be highly skilled in archery and I've got some experience teaching people. I'd be happy to take your commission if you want!
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Well hey you! I remember you!! I was SO looking forward to seeing what you could do. I know it couldn't be helped, but still!
NO WAY! Perfect! I would love the help, Babe! I've got no idea what I'm doing. I'm a lover, not a fighter.
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[Why is Apollo so silent in his head? What is this feeling of dread?]
Then, you've come to the right place~! I can fit my time around your schedule, so how often would you like to have lessons?
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[It's fine, don't think about it- it's all totally fine! ]
Perfect! I'm always SO busy!! I think I can squeeze two a week though? Would that work?
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That works really well for me! Just let me know when you have time available and I'll be there to teach you. There are lots of different places we can practice in. The Meropide, Hyrule, and I think Cygnus might have an archery range. I'm flexible~.
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Perfect! I'll pass on Meropide, I do NOT like getting wet and that place is like, DAMP CITY. [ Zulius it's not that bad, come on. ] Cygnus might work, though! I can get us a nice treat for free too afterwards (because I fund them, lol lmao).
email reply from guildmaster
[they've moved on to guns where he comes from. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯]
I am curious what you intend to do with this new skill if not fighting, though. That might help guide people on what skills you need to learn.
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Just my usual! Helping people work their stuff! Like therapy! You know, same wonderful Zulius, Ha ha! :)
[That's not ominous at all. ]
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[...See, he was thinking maybe there was some kind of performance going on that Zulius was planning to do archery for. That evasive answer is weirder.]
...Well, if all you need is the basics of how to fire a bow without hurting yourself or others, then I'm sure it won't take too long to pick up.
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[ He doesn't need to worry about it. He can just smile and nod. ]
Oh totes! I don't need to do any, like, trick shots or anything like that. I'm sure not using it for battle or anything, ha ha, can you IMAGINE?