[Hmph hmph hmph indeed. If Revali had eyebrows -- well, technically he has, but still -- he'd raise them. That was...far better than expected. Certainly isn't going to hit a moving target, but he was able to hit the general vicinity. Honestly anything that isn't 'wildly off' is excellent for a first attempt]
I'll ask you once again: have you ever practiced archery?
[As if Rochalizo had lied earlier just so he would have the chance to show off right now]
I have seen many beginners try for the first time. Of course, they're all told to master archery on the ground before beginning aerial archery training. I know how most people do when they're still handling the basics.
[He sighs]
You're doing remarkably well, for someone who doesn't have much experience with bows. There's a lot of improvement ahead of you, yet you already have a decent enough base to learn from.
[Like the next day or so Revali would be so glad Rochalizo said that. There aren't that many materials for arrows down at the bottom of the sea!]
That is a decent suggestion. If you're confident enough in your craftmanship I can show you how to make one. I should warn you the process will take a while -- but any self-respecting archer must know how to make them.
[He speaks as if Rochalizo had pledged to spend the rest of his life walking the path of the archer]
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Date: 2021-10-04 02:59 am (UTC)[Hmph hmph hmph indeed. If Revali had eyebrows -- well, technically he has, but still -- he'd raise them. That was...far better than expected. Certainly isn't going to hit a moving target, but he was able to hit the general vicinity. Honestly anything that isn't 'wildly off' is excellent for a first attempt]
I'll ask you once again: have you ever practiced archery?
[As if Rochalizo had lied earlier just so he would have the chance to show off right now]
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Date: 2021-10-04 02:25 pm (UTC)Why on earth would I lie about that?
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Date: 2021-10-04 03:27 pm (UTC)[He sighs]
You're doing remarkably well, for someone who doesn't have much experience with bows. There's a lot of improvement ahead of you, yet you already have a decent enough base to learn from.
[He has to acknowledge it aloud, really]
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Date: 2021-10-04 03:40 pm (UTC)It's only natural for someone of my caliber! ... But in any case, I need to strive for better than "decent".
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Date: 2021-10-04 04:04 pm (UTC)[That's the right attitude. Revali approves]
Try not to waste arrows while you're here. Recover them whenever you can.
[......]
I can provide you with some if you need them.
[He has spent so many hours making arrows, seriously, it's pretty much his way to pass the time. By now he has a decent stash of them!]
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Date: 2021-10-04 11:42 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-10-05 01:03 am (UTC)That is a decent suggestion. If you're confident enough in your craftmanship I can show you how to make one. I should warn you the process will take a while -- but any self-respecting archer must know how to make them.
[He speaks as if Rochalizo had pledged to spend the rest of his life walking the path of the archer]
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Date: 2021-10-06 11:26 pm (UTC)... Well, I'm not exactly an archer [let alone a self-respecting one] but yes, I agree it's important to be resourceful.