I can still shoot it if it's close to me, you know... [That's an option!!! It's not like crossbows can ONLY be used if you're a certain distance away, you should know that better than anyone, Kokichi.] Though I won't say no if you want to teach me something close range.
But, um...if you want to spar with my crossbow, we'll have to see if we can find...some kind of practice bolts for it. [Like...nerf darts or something.] I don't want to actually shoot you with live bolts...
[There! Even though you agreed, there's another reason to justify it.]
But you wouldn't shoot me, don't worry! The bulk of my Rogue skills still work, so I have evasion, and that lets me dodge one attack flawlessly. We'll go until I have to use it, even if it's the second or third bolt, and then stop for the day! Eventually I'll get better at dodging, and then you'll catch up and get better with your bow. We'll improve together.
[Shuichi still looks hesitant. Apparently the fact that evasion still works isn't as reassuring as Kokichi was hoping. He just...really does not want to accidentally shoot the other boy. But, in the end...]
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But, um...if you want to spar with my crossbow, we'll have to see if we can find...some kind of practice bolts for it. [Like...nerf darts or something.] I don't want to actually shoot you with live bolts...
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[There! Even though you agreed, there's another reason to justify it.]
But you wouldn't shoot me, don't worry! The bulk of my Rogue skills still work, so I have evasion, and that lets me dodge one attack flawlessly. We'll go until I have to use it, even if it's the second or third bolt, and then stop for the day! Eventually I'll get better at dodging, and then you'll catch up and get better with your bow. We'll improve together.
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O-okay. If you're sure...
[Beta nature strikes again!]
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[He grins, then cocks his head curiously.]
We can start with something else though. I won't thrust you into that when you're so nervous.