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[seeker]

Ali Sobeck shared a photo. 7 June near Union Grocery.

hey, it's alison. long time reader, first time poster, etc. everyone else gets pointy teeth and anime hair, and all i get is this rudimentary bow and arrow set. in the back seat of my car. i feel cheated and uneasy. things of note: the construction's solid if old-fashioned. ancient almost. looks like it's been through a lot of hunting or combat. well-cared for. it's been restringed recently. funny: the bowstring's stronger than any modern-day bow i've ever held. tbf, last time i tried to shoot a bow and arrow was in summer camp, and that was a disaster. i couldn't hit the broad side of a barn... the metal pieces are strong too. same metal pieces have been shaped for the arrow heads. dried blood still on one of those. spooky. weird thing about the design. the metal's been shaped and painted(?) in a way to resemble animal bone. does that make sense? as if it was deliberate. they don't match with the construction of the thing, but i don't know why. just a feeling. has anyone ever seen these symbols? did anyone else get some ancient weapon, or did i luck out?

Comments

[mincingminuet]

You too, huh?

I've never seen those symbols, but you're not the first person to get a weird weapon covered in letters nobody can read.

Just show up this morning?

[destiny_key]

everyone else is getting cool weapons but me

[lingeringwill]

fuck, all of the talking like a superhero worked

you were definitely like, stalking on rooftops firing arrows into evil doers all vigilante like

[longwei2go]

yeah my "present" was made up of advanced alloys
shit people cant just go out and hammer together in their garage
might want to get this checked out by the police like i did
could have some clues

[seeker]

i'm part of the club now. i guess i should feel lucky.
yeah, this morning. damndest thing. no sign of breaking and entering. it was just there, wrapped in cloth.

[seeker]

maybe your time just hasn't come yet. you never know

[truedetective]

It being a weapon that's been around for millennia doesn't make it "ancient."
From that picture and your description, that seems like a very modern construction.
Perhaps some kind of hobbyist bow?

[seeker]

sorry to ruin your dreams of me being a caped vigilante, but i can barely shoot a bow. my aim's terrible

[seeker]

i'm not saying it's ancient because of that. it just...it's hard to explain.
the parts are mismatched.

[seeker]

that's an idea.
would they confiscate it?
i don't want to end up getting it taken. it feels like i should have it

[longwei2go]

i know the feeling
but like
i got my arm back
i bet if that guy wanted to sell it he could have
what was i gonna do

[seeker]

a prosthetic? made of advanced alloys?

[longwei2go]

military grade stuff
i tried to confront the only person i know made of that kind of money
no luck there
no fingerprints or other good info on the arm itself

[eyestitch]

Nui Harime that busybody cop's gonna have a heart attack
Nui Harime plus i think you just landed yourself on some kind of registry
Nui Harime like, another one

[seeker]

Ali Sobeck if he loses it over a bow and arrow, he needs another job
Ali Sobeck and funny
Ali Sobeck trying to save someone from a giant bug has to fall under some good samaritan clause

[covenantal]

Some of my friends have received weapons from Retrospec. I got a golf club that I remember using as a weapon, once.

But sorry, no, the symbols aren't familiar.

[mincingminuet]

Sounds like how I got my spear.

Weird, huh? It's like they're arming us while taunting us.

[me_matey]

DUDE THAT THING LOOKS FUCKN KILLER

1/2

[lingeringwill]

one day, i'm sure you'll be good enough to be putting one right through my heart

so just give it some time

2/2

[lingeringwill]

JUST FOR CLARIFICATION i meant that literally i am not trying to hit on you

[eyestitch]

Nui Harime i bet we're gonna have another safety rules post in a couple of weeks.
Nui Harime they have got their work cut out for them if one of those weapons ends up with some kinda freak!! 🙀
Nui Harime saving somebody's just gonna wind you up on a hero roster instead tho.
Nui Harime or maybe the vigilante roster
Nui Harime wouldn't that suck?

[biellmann]

That thing's pretty intimidating. I don't know if I'd call it rudimentary.

Maybe you could get the blood looked at?

[seeker]

you know, after spending more time looking at it, i agree. i guess i'd appreciate it more if i could shoot it.
that's something i intend to do. i'm hoping it's just from some kind of animal.

[youraffection]

oh shit thats sweet!
i mean its kinda like tribal and stuff yea but its cool lookin
the dried blood thing is kinda creepy tho like isnt that a health risk??

[seeker]

seems like an awfully counterproductive method. i wonder why they've picked it.