[in the shooting range]

[hardlyboy]

[this afternoon, there is a large box filled with a variety of hand guns--pistols, revolvers, shotguns, rifles, derringers--with an attached sign that reads:

Extra Firearms Available
For Lessons on Handling, Please Ask Detective Shiroganejust a few feet away is a short detective firing off a few rounds at the targets in the shooting range. do you

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[boxbythebed]

Yeah, this'll end well.

[hardlyboy]

[nods in her direction]

Good day, Jennifer-san.

[boxbythebed]

...That's all I get?

[hardlyboy]

What would you prefer?

[boxbythebed]

I dunno.

[hardlyboy]

... do you wish to speak about lessons, or would you prefer another topic?

[boxbythebed]

Why would anyone need lessons? Point and shoot, right?

[hardlyboy]

It is not that simple. Many people do not have the upper-body strength to properly handle recoil, and aim requires practice, especially if the target is moving or if you are in a darkened environment.

[boxbythebed]

Sounds boring.

[hardlyboy]

I do not think so.

[boxbythebed]

People are just gonna start shooting each other.

[hardlyboy]

If they were inclined to do so, they would have already--Camp issues everyone a shotgun with ammunition upon arrival. It does not mean I am not closely examining those who approach.

[boxbythebed]

You're gonna make people panic's all I'm saying.

[hardlyboy]

I understand. I am aiming for awareness, not panic--if people overreact, I will speak to them rationally.

[boxbythebed]

Well, whatever.

[hardlyboy]

[hesitates]

... I spoke to Judith.