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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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you didn't.
it's ok. really. i know people say that when it isn't ok, but
i've had a lot of time to process it.

Well okay.
I won't pry.
Let's go back to being science nerds.

hey. speak for yourself.
i'm not a nerd.

[she's a huge nerd.]

The first part of being a nerd is accepting that you're a nerd.

what is this, nerds anonymous?
i don't have a problem, and i can quit any time i want.

I'm not here to judge.
I just know what I see.
And I don't think any less of you for it.

that's sweet of you.
i'm just joking, though.
i came to terms with being a nerd when colleges were begging me to come to their schools.
besides, i work out, so no one can tell unless they make the mistake of asking me about global warming.
i'm a stealthy nerd. very undercover.

I know exactly what you mean.
Though I think colleges were begging me for more than just my grades.
And I try to spend time in the gym too.
Though I'm probably not there as much as I should be.

i don't usually do gyms, myself.
i've run a marathon before.
and done a lot of hiking. rafting.
outdoor stuff. my job and school don't always leave me time for it these days. but i still enjoy it.

Makes sense. You're so active that you don't need it.
What do you do for work?

something like that, yeah.
i work for the fish and wildlife services. keeping tabs on changes in plant life,
animal tracking, tagging. lots of research and notes.

Wasting no time getting into your career, I like that.
It sounds exhausting, but also really rewarding.

no rest for the wicked. or future graduate students. i'm trying to get in as much practical knowledge as i can.
it is rewarding. calling it the majesty of nature sounds pretentious, but that's really the best way to describe it.

I'll admit, I don't know much about nature outside the garden at my family's mansion.
But I've seen plenty of pictures, and it seems incredible.

if you ever wanted to learn more about it,
i could answer some questions.

I'm not even sure I'd know what to ask.
Maybe... what's some of your favorite places to go?
Like the prettiest places in Recollé. I wouldn't mind taking a walk to go see them sometime.

there's a river that splits one of the paths,
and a lake further in from that. those are always my favorite to visit. a family of deer i've been monitoring usually sticks near a clearing. there are tons of wildflowers there.
most of it is pretty. i wouldn't mind showing you around.

That sounds incredible.
I'd love to see it, if you have the time.
Is it much of a hike?

it's a bit of a walk.
a mile or two in, is my guess? not too bad. there are other things to see on the way.

Guess I'm going shopping for hiking gear.
And maybe stuff for a picnic?
When is a good day for you?

A picnic sounds nice.
hmm...

[she has some infiltration to do at some point...]

sometime over the weekend?

Saturday works for me.
My friend and I are actually throwing a party Saturday night.
If you were interested in coming.
Something small, just hanging out and a little drinking.

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well, if it's something small...
i'd be game.