Timeless Ties/Shinon: Scathing Archer


Python	Aaaaand...now. Looks like I hit it...somehow. Great! Guess I can call it quits on training for the day. Everything seems fine.
...		Shinon
Python	What? Got a problem? I hit the target, didn't I!
I have no complaints about your skill. That being said... With such a flippant attitude, you should choose a different weapon to wield. Your bow hasn't received the care it deserves. It's a shame. Looks like it was a nice bow once too.		Shinon
Python	...What? Who do you thi— Oh! You must be Shinon. Right... Yeah, I may not be the best at bow maintenance, I'll admit it... Would you...give it a look?
...Fine. Hand it over. Bah... How did you even manage to string it this way? It's a wonder you can fire it at all, let alone hit a target... This grip is worn down to almost nothing as well... Here... Just a quick fix for now. Try drawing it back.		Shinon
Python	Oh, wow. That was fast. I'll give it a— Whoa! Amazing! I can definitely tell there's a huge difference from before.
A bow doesn't chip like a blade, but after taking a lot of shots, the string does loosen. Keep it maintained, and you can use it much longer than any lance or axe.		Shinon
Python	Hey, thanks for the help, uh... Would you mind helping me out next time when it gets loose?
You can't just rely on other people to solve all your problems! Bah... What nerve...		Shinon


Leon	Maintaining a bow is such a chore... My fingertips are forming calluses...
...		Shinon
Leon	Changing the string is so much work... Ah! I nearly broke a nail!
Bah... I can't stand watching this pitiful display. Give it here!		Shinon
Leon	Hmm? And you are... Oh, you must be one of the new Heroes that were just summoned to Askr. And you offer assistance with bow maintenance? What a lifesaver!
I'm not doing it to help you. I just cannot abide a poorly kept bow on the battlefield. It will cause more problems than it will solve.		Shinon
Leon	Such skill... A true craftsman!
This is a nice bow. If you don't keep it maintained, it would be a waste of a fine instrument.		Shinon
Leon	Oh my! I was stringing it all wrong! Thank you, truly. You're no Valbar, but you still seem to be a good man.
There is no reason to thank me. Like I said, I just don't want you getting me hurt. ...Is there not ONE of you so-called Heroes that can maintain a bow properly? ...Oh well. Bye.		Shinon
Leon	Heh... A bad-mouther with a good heart. Hmm... Wonder if he's that Shinon I've been hearing about...


???	Excuse me... Hey, you...
...Wh-where is that voice coming from?		Shinon
???	Behind you. Look down. In the hole just at your feet there...
What? Who put this hole here?! Of course someone fell in! Here—grab hold of this!		Shinon
Setsuna	Phew! You saved me! Thank you. I was just about to do some maintenance on my bow when I fell into that hole...
...In what world does someone fall in a hole as they're about to do bow maintenance?		Shinon
Setsuna	Ah. Hello, I'm Setsuna. To answer your question... Whatever world I'm in at any given moment. But...as for my bow, this is about the best I can do under the circumstances. If only there were someone— anyone—who could take a look at it for me... ahem
...Are you all right? ...Do I have to help you maintain your bow? Why me? I already got stuck helping other people with their bows. Just do it yourself!		Shinon
Setsuna	Oh... All right... I guess I'll just... wind up on the bottom of another hole, then... Lady Hinoka, please forgive me for dying before you...
Bah! Give me that! I swear... Every last one of you... Why do I have to fix everyone else's problems?!		Shinon


Rolf	Uncle Shinon!
Well, well... If it isn't Rolf. What is this ridiculous outfit you have on?		Shinon
Rolf	Oh, it's a costume from the harvest festival celebrations here in Askr! I like it, so...I just wear it all the time. It's normal around here, and...yeah!
Right... Well, have you been keeping up with your training in my absence?		Shinon
Rolf	Of course! I've been practicing everything you taught me! It's the whole reason I'm allowed to use a bow in aid of the Order of Heroes!
Good! As I'd expect from a student of mine.		Shinon
Rolf	Oh! And I told all the archers ALL about you too. So they'd know I trained with the best!
What do you mean you told everyone all about me?		Shinon
Rolf	Uhh... Well, I just said that my teacher Shinon is really great at crafting and maintaining bows... ...And that they could learn a lot from you once you arrived in Askr. I knew you'd show up eventually!
So that's it! I was wondering why all these complete strangers were asking for my help up and down... It's all been your doing!		Shinon
Rolf	D-did I do something wrong?
You're just so straightforward and honest, I— sigh It's fine. I'll just have to crack the whip on your training now that I'm in Askr. No more fun and games! And no complaints either!		Shinon
Rolf	Yes! This is what I wanted!
This certainly is a strange place... But it seems like they need all the help they can get... I guess I need to crack the whip on myself as well. Bah... I can't just let Ike do all the heavy lifting, that's for sure.		Shinon