[video]

[mismanagement]

[Maketh's face is all business. If her authority has been questioned, then obviously the solution is to prove that she is doing everything possible to make the Guard as strong and efficient as it can be. She holds up a large rifle to the screen. Some of you might recognize it as Lilith's sniper rifle. Others might simply note that it's the gun that Maketh tends to tote around everywhere.]

I am looking for someone with training in long-range weaponry who would be willing to assist me in mastering this weapon. I never had official sniper training in my world. I would like this error to be corrected.

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[voice]

[circumitus]

Sniper training?

[Snort.]

You could have just asked. [Not that Rey actively advertises her experience in sniping. But still.]

[Video]

[mismanagement]

[Maketh brightens.]

I hadn't realized you were trained in this as well. Would you be willing to help me?

[voice]

[circumitus]

Of course. Are you looking to master sniper tactics as well, or just the use of the gun? How is your vision, by the way? You're not color blind, are you?

[Video]

[mismanagement]

I know how to use the weapon adequately. [Maketh lifts her chin.] Adequate is no longer sufficient. I have not had my eyes tested for quite some time. Fair. I am not color blind.

[Video]

[drabsolutelynot]

Are there suitable facilities for that kind of training here?

[Lee's of course aware of the guard and the armory but was not aware there was anything akin to a gun range]

[Video]

[mismanagement]

No, but there is space for training in the caves.

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[drabsolutelynot]

Is that safe? What about the risk of ricochet?

[Video]

[mismanagement]

It can be minimized by placing sandbags and scouting the area carefully beforehand. I would certainly not practice anywhere near the city.

[Video]

[lifetothefullest]

[Lance is not pleased in the slightest about this post, and he can't help but wonder--and worry--that it has something to do with his clashes with Maketh recently. He might have majorly screwed up, and that thought makes him incredibly unsettled.

He takes some time before he responds, both to make sure he chooses the right thing to say and because he's watching other conversations. He's very aware that these discussions have an audience, but he's noticed that not everyone seems to keep that in mind; that could--and has--worked to his advantage.

So he decides carefully on what to say, sounding conversational and mild when he does so.]

I have a friend who's a sniper. It's not a skill that can be mastered easily.

[And he doesn't at all like that it's one she's interested in, especially since the thing that had made him nervous about her in the first place was a similarity in outlook to Broadsky, who had used his sniping skills to become a serial killer doling out what he believed to be justice.]

[Video]

[mismanagement]

[She huffs. There's something in Doctor Sweets' expression that she doesn't like. The judgement there. As if what she's suggesting is entirely unreasonable, though he's too polite to say it outright.]

Are you suggesting I am incapable of learning it?

[Video]

[lifetothefullest]

[Urgh. He doesn't want to end up daring her to do it--not that he thinks there's any risk of her becoming an expert or anything--because any level of practice is more dangerous then none, but lying would be pretty pointless too.

So, somewhere in the middle it is.]

There's a great difference between learning something and mastering it. I don't have any doubts you could learn it.

[And so could he, but that doesn't mean he'd be any good at it even if he's a great shot with a handgun. Different skills, different mental and emotional state necessary, different motivations for learning.]

[Action]

[drabsolutelynot]

You've got a sharp tongue for someone on bedrest

[Rosen's voice carries from the other room before he appears, leaning in the doorframe and holding up his phone teasingly. Though in all honest he hadn't needed the phone to hear Lance's side of the conversation. He looks entirely amused.]

It seems to me like there is a story there.

[Or else your skill with women is severely lacking, Sweets]

[Action]

[lifetothefullest]

[He also hasn't totally been abiding by the bedrest thing either--he's been mostly good, but not completely--and actually, his conversation with Maketh had taken place at the Clinic a few days earlier. Which he may not have bothered to mention.

Sorry Rosen.

He gives a small shrug at the comments, not too surprised that Rosen came in to speak with him in person, but he isn't entirely sure what to say considering that Rosen and Maketh seem to be on friendly enough terms. So his answer's simple, if a little short, and not addressing the last part of what Rosen said.]

What I said was true.

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[unfollowing]

wtf why do you need sniper training. it's not like monsters are gonna try to run away from you if they see you

also, "error"? ffs if you weren't a sniper then there's no error in your creepy empire not teaching you how to snipe

i see chris volunteered me to help you not blow out your eardrums, which okay, i can do,
but still

[Text]

[mismanagement]

We need every available resource. The rifle is capable of more than I am currently doing with it.

The error is my own in not correcting my ignorance.

[Why are you arguing with her logic?]

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[unfollowing]

for what, some war i'm not aware of is going to happen?

oh no, what a disaster, it never occurred to you to take sniping lessons! THE HORROR!! jfc

[That's not logic wtf!]

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[survivethis]

I'm a pretty good shot.

[That's an understatement.]

If there's something I can do, just let me know.

[Though it seems that her request might already be covered, Jill is willing to assist if Maketh needs her.]

[Video]

[mismanagement]

Thank you, Jill. Rey has offered to teach me, but I will keep you in mind. It's possible some of the other Guardsmen would like lessons, if you would be willing?

Re: [Video]

[survivethis]

Of course. Whatever I can do to help.

[Video]

[elegant_and_proud]

I'm fairly certain you know how to use a gun better than I do, but should you want training in using a sword or knife, I would be happy to teach you.

[Video]

[mismanagement]

I wouldn't mind some additional lessons. You likely know more than I do when it comes to blades.

[Video]

[elegant_and_proud]

It makes for excellent exercise, although if I do teach you, I will be teaching you how to further develop your eyes and other senses. My fighting style is extremely precise.

[infinite1up]

I'm glad to see you're getting so many helpful offers!

[mismanagement]

[Fuck you, Sato.]

Yes. Everyone has been very accommodating.

[infinite1up]

It's a good thing too. It'd be awkward if I had to volunteer, after all.

Make sure to get in lots of practice. You never know when you might need it.