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[goldenglasses]

[Vash can be found today fairly deep in the woods. He went out that far in order to not be disturbed, but like that really matters in a place like Luceti. He’s rigged up a target on a rope that he’s run through several of the branches so that he can stand at the far end and yank on the rope and have the target swing down.

He stands with his left hand holding the rope; body relaxed. Then he pulls hard on it, drawing his gun from its holster and fires four rapid shots at the swinging target. He stands and watches the target sway back and forth for a minute. He doesn’t look very pleased before walking over to it and getting a closer look.

All four shots hit the target, each fairly close to the center. The closest is a thumb's length away, but he still doesn't look very happy.] Damn… it’s not good enough.

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[goldenglasses]

[Part convenient. Part truth. The splitting into three people really took him by surprise. Would have lasted much longer without that.]

I know… that’s why I need to be ready.

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

And I intend to be ready as well.

[goldenglasses]

Be careful with him. He has a lot of tricks.

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

Right. And so do I.

[goldenglasses]

Please. Don't go after him alone.

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

I'm not going after him. I'll just fight if he comes after me.

[Besides, Jay has more important issues right now, such as the infection that's killing him from the inside.]

[goldenglasses]

[Sighs, relived.] Good to hear.

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

[Jay smiles for a moment, before rubbing his bandage, making sure it wasn't bleeding.]

[goldenglasses]

[He hesitates asking for a moment because he knows by now you're not the type to talk about injuries openly, but in the end can't help himself.] Are you sure you're alright?

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

[Checks his fingers. Thank goodness, no blood, or any other black crap.]

I'm fine.

[goldenglasses]

A-alright. [Do you hear that doubt in his voice?]

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

[Perhaps he can hear the doubt in your voice, but there's nothing that can be done anyway. So he just falls silent, pondering the possibilities...]

[goldenglasses]

[Changes the subject] So what are you doing way out here today?

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

Oh...the same thing I do out here every day. Training...

[And wallowing in angst]

[goldenglasses]

Good to stay sharp.

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

Indeed, especially in this place.

[goldenglasses]

[Which reminds him] Oh! But be careful... I saw a giant wolf out here the other day.

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

Really? I'll definitely keep an eye out for it.

[goldenglasses]

Yeah. It didn't bother me; but best to be aware of what could be out here.

[unseenspy.livejournal.com]

Very well, then.

[goldenglasses]

Good luck with your training then.