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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?

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Ali Sobeck we haven't reached pet name status. i'm not with most people, so don't feel bad
Ali Sobeck fwiw, if you did like superheroes, i don't think anyone would judge you.
Ali Sobeck they're popular these days
Ali Sobeck as far as this...bow is concerned, i think there's a more practical application for it
Ali Sobeck what that is, who knows. guess i'll find out.

Nui Harime hold up
Nui Harime there's a pet name STATUS?
Nui Harime i've been doing it wrong all along! wow, this is embarrassing
Nui Harime like, i just call everyone that!

Ali Sobeck you're hilarious.

Nui Harime thx,
i try!
Nui Harime seriously though i do
Nui Harime this isn't me out me out to humiliate and shock you or whatev

[YOU'RE JUST NOT THAT SPECIAL, ALISON.]

Ali Sobeck i didn't think you were doing either.

Nui Harime so YOU do it to everyone too!
Nui Harime you just blanket avoid nicknames?
Nui Harime that doesn't seem so different to me...

Ali Sobeck yes
Ali Sobeck i've got less of a chance of appearing patronizing if i do
Ali Sobeck for starters.

Nui Harime huh
Nui Harime patronizing?
Nui Harime no way, no how!
Nui Harime ESPECIALLY something super benign like sweetie or whatev
Nui Harime the way i see it, if i'm patronizing someone, i REALLY want them to know!
Nui Harime so i wouldn't pull any punches!

Ali Sobeck well. ok.
that's straightforward
Ali Sobeck i'm not sure if i'm supposed to feel relieved or not

Nui Harime that's not up to me!
Nui Harime but i'd definitely go with relieved
Nui Harime you gotta worry about bigger fish like that bow now! but tell me what you decide!
Nui Harime ciao!