on being caught up and other things...

[queenoftherock]

Oh, just great. Now you decide is a good time to actually go through with this plan, instead of earlier. You're extremely punctual when it comes to your stuff. [Said oh so sarcastically.]

But, you know, I really don't appreciate the fact that if I go somewhere, which, if we do, I'd like you to make it just a little bit final or at least clearer, that you're going to have me me go in injured.

You're such a sweetheart, mun.

By the way... I guess it wouldn't be so bad knowing others who can actually be competent with a bow and arrow wherever I go. [Look at that winning grin on his face.]

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[beard_of_power]

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.... is that supposed to be me?

[queenoftherock]

[He's just furrowing his eyebrows.]

Depends on your definition of 'me' at this point.

[MULTIVERSES.]

[beard_of_power]

"Me" means Oliver Queen, also known as Green Arrow.

[queenoftherock]

Green Arrow is lame. I have to say, it's better than 'The Hood.'

[beard_of_power]

... You're going by The Hood? Sounds like some two-bit thug.

[queenoftherock]

Look, I didn't name myself, the police did. It's either 'The Hood' or 'The Vigilante' and these days, there's more than one archer around.

[beard_of_power]

What? Who?

[queenoftherock]

I don't know his name or what he looks like, just where he gets his arrows made and dresses a hell of a lot like me. He's a copycat, a fraud, trying to do the same thing I do with a lot less restraint.

[beard_of_power]

Hh. Only other archer I've tangoed with who's any real good is Merlyn.

[queenoftherock]

... Merlyn?

Never seen the show, but 50 bucks says there's someone named Merlyn in it, he's the mystery archer

[beard_of_power]

Yeah, the League of Assassin's resident archer. He's good, very, good.

[He's one the last few times they've dueled, not that Ollie'd admit it.]

yes. yes there is. Merlyn family actually but he isn't aware of it I CAN EXPLAIN IF YOU WANT...?

[queenoftherock]

Whoever this guy is, he's too good.

[But... Merlyn? Seriously? Tommy's not into that sort of thing at all...]

Let me guess, they have them as friends so it will be dramatic when Ollie finds out?

[beard_of_power]

I repeat, sounds like Merlyn.

Tommy Merlyn is his bff, papa Merlyn is the archer SPOILERS~

[queenoftherock]

Well, you're gonna need to be more specific on that.

Knew it.

[beard_of_power]

How so, kid?

got it in one

[queenoftherock]

I know a Merlyn and trust me he's not the kind of guy to pull this. Tommy just... no, he'd never do that.

I've kinda got a rep for figuring out plots.

[beard_of_power]

I don't know. I'd watch 'em. Or any of his family. If your world's anything like mine, Merlyn's not someone you want out of your sights.

oh snap

[queenoftherock]

I'll keep it in mind. They're not on the list. I would've known already if they were.

Figured out Doctor Who Season 5 four episodes in.

[beard_of_power]

No, you wouldn't. He's not part of the League of Assassins because he's easy to find out.

[nationless]

Many men prefer their muskets, but I have always found a bow and arrows to be more reliable.

[queenoftherock]

Takes a lot more skill to use a bow and arrow than a gun. Can't really say about muskets, though, those things are pretty outdated and kind of a hassle.

[nationless]

[ outdated

excuse u ]

... I will not deny that they are-- "a hassle."

[queenoftherock]

[So who is it that has the custom-made compound bow and custom-made arrows here in this conversation...

Oh right, not Connor.]

You say it like you're already familiar with guns.

[nationless]

[ WOW OLLIE DON'T HATE ] --Well, they are not without their uses.

[queenoftherock]

[It's not hate it's real talk.]

There's no thought in putting a bullet through someone when you can damn well make sure people will remember what they did with an arrow.

[nationless]

[ connor feels kinda lost tbh ]

They both have the same affect in the end.

Though guns do more surface damage, especially to animal hides.

[queenoftherock]

[... Please don't remind him of animal hides.]

Trust me, I'm done with animal hides. Either way, I'm not exactly what you'd call interested in guns.

[nationless]

Of course. [ w/e colonists and your lack of animal hide clothes even in the freezing winters ] I suppose it does not truly matter. Do you hunt?

[queenoftherock]

[It's called down feather jackets and The North Face?]

Something like that, yeah.

[aceofkillers]

Never did get the point of the whole 'bow an' arrow' gimmick. What kinda trick arrowheads can you use that trick bullets couldn't do just as well an' more portably?

[queenoftherock]

It's not always about the tricks.

[aceofkillers]

Not gonna dispute that for a second; most of it's about the aim.

Which is why it'd be interesting to see you with a sniper rifle an' rubber bullets.

[queenoftherock]

I do just fine with my bow. I'll leave the rifle to the others.

[aceofkillers]

'Just fine' is a pretty slippery term, and a bit too close to 'good enough' in my book. 'Cause you never know when it's suddenly gonna not be good enough, and suddenly you ain't doing fine at all.

But hell, not my hide on the line. You have fun with the pointy sticks, I guess.