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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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.