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[ His face falls just a bit at that, but he doesn't comment on it otherwise, nodding slowly as he stands as well, munching on the rest of his meal. ]

Then let's see it.

Don't rush me. [The other part of the problem is that he has someone watching him make a fool of himself. Even if it's just his best friend, it's still Asougi. He takes a deep breath, going back to his position from before. He is feeling better, so maybe he can keep his mind on the target a little more. He draws back his bow and takes aim, hands more comfortable holding the weapon this time.]

[ He takes a step back so he isn't obviously in Naruhodou's personal space now. There's no need for that anymore, now that he's not quite as stuck in his own head as he was. He crosses his arms and tilts his head to the side, watching him quietly. ]

. . .[He lowers his bow, not really feeling the shot was there. He shuts his eyes, taking a deep breath before opening them again, eyes now on the tree in front of him as he raises his bow. He lets go of the arrow and it manages to hit it's mark this time.

It takes a moment for it register and when it does, he lets out some air, putting his hands on his knees.] I did it. [He manages to say under his breath.]

[ When he speaks, it's much more encouraging this time. ]

You did it.

[He lifts his head, smiling brightly up to Asougi.] I did! [He straightens up, looking to the arrow now lodged in the tree.] I have to do it again.

You do. Consistency is key, after all.

[ He smiles back over at him. ]

[He nods, more determined now that he had found his footing, until he misses with next shot. He hits the tree with the third arrow though, so it's still an improvement.]

Good. You're getting there.

[ He nods firmly at that! Good, good. ]

[There's a hint of a grin at the encouragement. By the time he's emptied his quiver, a little less than half had hit their mark. It's bad, but he'll take what he can get.]

I still have a long way to go. [He was hoping he'd remembered how to use a bow a little more than this.]

It's a good start, though. Everything needs a firm foundation to begin.

[ He steps over finally, clapping his shoulder at that. ]

[He brushes off the sweat from his brow. Though it didn't look like he was doing much, he exerted quite a bit of energy keeping his bow steady and staying focused.] How long did it take you to be comfortable with using a katana? [He glances up to him.]

. . . Years. [ He glances over at Naruhodou's bow at that. ] I started when I was very young and kept at it consistently. It still took me time to ingrain the proper stances into my head and build up my strength.

[He deflates a little.] Oh, years huh...? [It'll probably take him double the amount of time to learn with a bow, cause he's not as diligent as Asougi.]

. . .I guess I won't be much help for a while.

Well, it's a matter of reacclimating yourself to it, frankly. It's a different scenario entirely here.

[ He nudges him lightly. ] Besides, you say that like I'll be getting myself into trouble on a regular basis.

[He shakes his head.] Sorry, it's not that. I just...want to be out there with you, and it's to help myself. [He's kind of tired of being deadweight when caught in a bad situation.]

Mm . . . it's understandable, but— [ He pauses, then shakes his head. ] No, I can definitely understand. I wish it weren't necessary in any capacity.

. . .Well, at least this is something I like to do. [He looks to his bow.] After being whisked away to Great Britain and then another world entirely, I forgot that I used to enjoy practicing with you... [He frowns. It's because he didn't have Asougi around anymore that he couldn't bring himself to do anything that would remind him of his friend.]

[ He shifts his gaze back up to Naruhodou at that. There was more to what he was saying, he knows. ]

You've been through a lot.

[He glances up to him, then puts an arm around his.] I wasn't always alone, not really. [No one would ever take Asougi's place, what he meant to him, but he still had the support of Susato, Holmes and Iris to get through the toughest of times. At least he had that.]

[ He offers a smile in response, though it's a small, thin one. ]

Good. I'm glad you had something, even in those times.

[He leans into him. He can't help thinking about that nightmare he saw from Asougi, and all those months on his own without his memories.] I'm glad you have something here.

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[ He looks over at him for a long moment before nodding slowly. ]

. . . I'm glad I have you.

[He lets go of him so he can face him properly. He reaches behind his head so he could pull him down and press foreheads. He holds that position for a long moment in silence.]

Are you going to join me now and impress me with your archery? [Because he will, because Naruhodou has yet to beat him at it ever.]

[ He closes his eyes, smiling softly as he presses his forehead against Naruhodou's. ]

I didn't want to show you up so quickly, but if you insist.

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