shaft | hotel: jason

[He let’s Claude keep the quiver, only taking an arrow out of it, and he takes the bow with the grace of someone familiar with it.

The arrow gets nocked, and though there is the natural tension of pulling the bowstring back, Jason has enough strength in his arms and chest to do it rather easily. For a guy with a hair-trigger temper and guns, he’s surprisingly steady and patient with the aim.

When he fires, he doesn’t do it perfectly, but he’s not too bad.]

You're going to give me a run for my money.

[ he's feeling competitive ]

You like to know your way around every weapon?

[He hands the bow back to Claude.]

Like I said: I have a pal who is into archery. Also, it comes with the job.

[ He takes it back! Firing off a few quick arrows. ]

Right. To clean up the streets. I'll be careful not to make an enemy out of you.

[Jason will watch. Feel better, buddy?]

A very healthy decision, I'll admit. [Joke...???] Is there a reason you're very "archerous"?

[ He's having a very good time. ]

"Archerous"... [ Funny. ] It's pretty ingrained in the culture I come from. Everyone learns archery and wyvern riding.

We like to make warriors right from childhood.

[It's a word he made up all on his own. Thank you.]

So--do you believe that?

Believe... that I'm a warrior?

No, that it's okay to make children soldiers.

No, do I look like a maniac? Kids should be kids.

Congratulations, you passed the maniac assessment. Or cheated and mirrored the emotions and response that a sociopath would.

[He smirks.]

You must not think too much of me then.

Are you trying to rope me into another debate?

[He lifts his hands and shoulders.]

Just seeing what you’d say.

Me guess is that your logic is something like, "life is terrible, these kids should know how to defend themselves before it crushes them underfoot."

[He laughs very suddenly in actual amusement.]

Wow. That's your impression of me? It's like you zoned out when we were debating the last time. Your grueling bad boy goggles are on too tight.

[He is amused though. Hehe.]

Actually, I think kids should get to be kids in a safe and loving environment.

[ He drops the bow, annoyed! His intellect... ]

You said "I must not think too much of you". I took it to mean that you identified as one of the aforementioned maniacs.

[CLAUDE.]

Nah, I meant I'm one of the kids who are an exception. Didn't get to be a kid.

[Which is probably why he's such a fucking pain in the ass NOW.]

[ Why is everyone you play so annoying.

Anyway, he gives Jason a tired look. ]

I'm not going to think less of you for that.

I would say I'm surprised, but you passed the maniac test.

[He shrugs.]

Some people do.

How unlucky for them, they miss out on your wonderful company.

[ bonks his nose with a training arrow ]

[He is so fast when he reaches up to grab the arrow and snatch it away. He turns it around and points the not good end at Claude threateningly.]

Don't get too comfortable.

[ show off ]

Or what?

[He turns the arrow around again and presses the tip into Claude. For him to take it, but also as a continuation of the threat.]

I'll break your fingers.

[ edgelord ]

Duly noted. [ Takes the arrow. ] But don't worry. I won't get comfortable.

Good talk.

[i cant bring anything up in this thread because it's a sunday thread spoon you shitass i hate u]

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