On weaponry [closed]

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WHO: Homura and Madoka
WHEN: August 9th, after class
WHERE: Outside of the dorms.
SUMMARY: In which weaponry is discussed.
RATING: PG/PG-13

Homura had the bow she arrived with in hand and a quiver of arrows strapped to her back. She'd just texted Madoka to meet her in front of the dorms. 

It was problematic that Madoka had no weapons and her Persona didn't seem to have any fighting ability. It was with this is mind that Homura resolved to give her friend back the bow. Of course, she wasn't sure if Madoka knew how to use it yet, and she would rather ask her friend in person. Plus, this way if Madoka didn't know, they could go to the archery range and practice.

Of course meant that Homura would have to find another weapon, but she would deal with that later. Madoka's was always her top priority.

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Madoka was surprised when Homura sent her a text message to meet her at the front of the dorms. She never expected the other girl to need something from her---No, that can't be it. Right? As soon as her shift at the cafe was over, Madoka quickly rushed over to the designated meeting place, not even bothering to change out of her pink frilly waitress outfit. It doesn't take long for her to spot Homura.

"I... I hope you didn't have to wait too long, Homura-chan!" Madoka said as she approached the other girl.

She blinked in confusion when she sees Homura with her bow. What were they going to do...? It was too early to fight Shadows...

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She nods her acknowledgement to her friend. That outfit wouldn't be practical where they were going.

"It's fine." She didn't mind the wait, it was just nice to be able to see her friend again.

"Madoka, do you have a weapon yet?" She hadn't seen her friend with one, but it was possible she had acquired one recently. Still, it would be good for Madoka to have the weapon she would have gotten at home.

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... Where was this coming from all of a sudden? She didn't expect that kind of question.

"N-No, I..." It never crossed Madoka's mind to get a weapon, since she's mainly support, but now that Homura mentioned it... It may be a good idea as a measure of self-defense. She wasn't sure if she'd be able to handle it, though...

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It's coming from Homura's worry that she might not be here to protect Madoka forever. She would love to be able to, but it's entirely possible she could get sent back, or get killed. It's not their realty, and it would be best if Madoka could protect herself.

"I'll give you the bow and arrows. Have you used them before?" she seemed to after she made her wish. But this Madoka hadn't had that happen for her yet, plus those were magical. Here it was simply a bow.

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Madoka studies the bow in Homura's hand with a slight frown.

"O-Of course not," she didn't really have a reason to before, anyway. Then again, for some reason she felt unsure about her answer. Still, that wasn't the issue right now, in Madoka's case. "But... Homura-chan! I can't just accept this! I-I mean... What about you? How are you going to protect yourself without this...?"

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"My persona has a fire attack and I can afford a new new weapon." She'll hand the bow over to Madoka.

"But yours doesn't seem capable of attack." Which means Madoka is far more in need of a weapon than Homura is.

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Madoka just accepts the bow when Homura shoves it into her hands, dumbfounded. Holding it felt... familiar, somehow. And she really had to remind her that Madoka's Persona was pretty much useless in combat.

"I-I understand..." Defeated, Madoka gives a meek nod. "Thank you very much for this, Homura-chan. I'll, um... be sure to treasure it."

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"Good.

We should go to the archery range." It would be good to get some practice in. Homura would prefer Madoka had some experience before getting into an actual battle during the Dark Hour.

And with that she'll start to walk in the direction of it.

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... Madoka wasn't going to get any say in this, is she? She glanced around nervously, before jogging a bit to catch up with Homura. She was becoming more and more unsure about this...

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It's only because Homura is concerned with Madoka's safety.

Once they get to the range, she'll hand over the quiver of arrows as well.

"Try to hit the target." There was one already set up, a fair distance away.

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"O-Okay..." Madoka gingerly takes an arrow and begins to pull it back with the string. Her nerves causes her hands to tremble a bit as she attempts to aim, and she finally releases the arrow. It manages to hit the target at its very edge.

... Well, that's a start.

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"Keep your hands steady and stay calm."

It wasn't too bad for a first try, but aim like that wouldn't serve her well in the middle of a battle. Homura would stay here all day until Madoka could consistently hit the target dead on.

"Try again."

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"Yes..." Madoka takes another arrow and readies the bow again. She closes her eyes as she draws the string back, taking deep breaths. Eventually, the shaking of her hands lessen a bit, and her now focused eyes blink open as she lets go of the arrow.

It hits it right in the dead center of the bull's-eye. Madoka blinks in surprise.

"D-Did I... do that?"

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Madoka's sudden skill improvement was surprising, but then again, it was Madoka's natural weapon. Homura sill stay quiet for a moment as she thinks that over.

"You did. Try again." She had to be sure it wasn't a one time fluke.

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"I'll try..." Madoka gives a slightly nervous nod, though that last shot gave her a boost of confidence. Trying to remember what she did to get such a clean shot, she makes another attempt. Stay calm, stay calm... She picks up her third arrow, aims, then fires.

Thunk.

Another bull's-eye. Madoka blinks at the target, then glances down at her bow in disbelief.

"It's strange... I've never used a bow before, but it feels so natural in my hand... I don't understand it."

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Homura has a theory, but she's not the type to share. Perhaps Madoka remembered using the bow from her past time lines? It was certainly a possibility.

"Just accept it." It was simple, it was quick, and it meant Madoka would be well equipped to deal with potential enemies.