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[ambitious_woman]

[when she awakens, Reinette comes across a strange gift that for once? Causes her to smile. It has been some time since she allowed herself to enjoy archery. She gives it no further thought than that.]

We might yet come to understand each other, this place and I.

[and with resolve she dresses, gathers the arrows, and makes her way outside. A tree

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Hope this is okay?

[tehoniongirl]

[Jilly had been cooped up painting all day. It was excellent to work again, but she needed a bit of fresh air. So, cleaning off the paint as best she could - she couldn't really help the specks on her clothes or in her hair - she's walking the grounds for a bit.

She'll pause when she sees Reinette fire at the tree, watching the arrow sail beautifully through the air]

You're good.

Absolutely!

[ambitious_woman]

[Reinette checks herself, lowering the bow and turning her head towards the stranger]

It has been some time since I allowed myself the pleasure. Would you like to try?

Re: Absolutely!

[tehoniongirl]

[shakes her head] No, thank you. I've never actually tried. [laughs] I'd probably shoot myself in the foot.

I'm Jilly, by the way. [offering her hand]

Re: Absolutely!

[ambitious_woman]

[shaking hands is still not something Reinette is still entirely certain of, but she makes a fair show of it]

Jeanne. Though most here call me Reinette.

And does having not done something before always keep you from attempting new things?

Re: Absolutely!

[tehoniongirl]

They're both beautiful names. Do you prefer one over the other?

[blinks a bit at that... and then grins]

Actually, no. It doesn't.

[And, disregarding that little voice that says castle-gifted arrows are probably not the best ones to learn on, she'll hold out a hand for the bow] I don't know what came over me.

Re: Absolutely!

[ambitious_woman]

[people rarely ask, which she cannot help but appreciate. For that she smiles]

Reinette will serve.

[There is appreciation too, for her intent. She yields the bow and arrows to the other woman]

[tehoniongirl]

Then Reinette it is. [smiles as she accepts the weapon]

[awkwardly setting the arrow against the string of the bow, she'll pull back as best as she can. The arrow slips in her hands, not quite holding straight, and she can't help laughing] I don't know how well this will work. I've only seen this done in movies.

[ambitious_woman]

[Reinette moved up behind her, carefully guiding her posture into a more correct form. She could not help but smile at her companion's laugh]

Movies?

[tehoniongirl]

Oh! That's much better. [It was still far from natural, but the arrow felt more secure in her grip]

[the bow shakes a bit as she draws, making the string taut, and she narrows her eyes at the tree Reinette had been shooting at.]

[a glance at her companion] You don't know what movies are?

[ambitious_woman]

[She steps back now, allowing her space. Reinette's gaze still remains intent.]

Am I supposed to?

[tehoniongirl]

[releasing the arrow, it flies beautifully... well off to the side of the target. She shakes her head and laughs at herself before offering the spent bow back to Reinette]

Not supposed to. They're just very common where I'm from.

[thinking] Do you know what photographs are?

[ambitious_woman]

It will come.

[is her only observation at the long miss of the target]

I do, thought not of course from France. The Doctor described them to me, and some time ago the castle was littered with them. They contained images from people's pasts. Things they might have not usually shared with one another. It was most inconvenient.

[tehoniongirl]

[she hears those capitals in that title. Her eyes light up a bit] You know the Doctor?

[so she didn't know photographs personally. That meant quite a bit in the past] Well, a movie is a little like telling a story through pictures, only there are so many of them, one right after the other, that the people seem to move. At least, that's how it started. Modern movies would be like watching a play on a stage, except the people aren't actually there. There are machines that can record their actions and voices and replay them for others to see.

[A small frown at the idea of the castle delivering those pictures to everyone. She'd like her secret past to stay secret, thank you very much]

[ambitious_woman]

[That Picture plot really was quite distressing for all involved]

I see.

[And she did see. The explanation was thoughtful and accurate and so Reinette smiled, finally taking the weapon from the other woman's hands]

You explained that quite well. And yes, I know him. At least in this place, I do. I knew him before as well, but for some time I did not remember it. Even now I see him through others memories. I take it you know him as well?

[tehoniongirl]

I think there's a movie theater here, if you ever wanted to see one.

[smiles] I do. I've met two of them... him... actually. His fifth and tenth selves. They've both been incredibly kind.