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Oh boy. I think I'm in over my head here...
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Not often I see you sigh, Raphael. What's wrong?
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Oh, Leonie! I'm glad you're here! Listen, do you have a second to answer a question about bow-making?
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Sure, go ahead. But you do know that all our bows are pre-supplied to us, right?
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No, I get that. Problem is, the ones they give us can't hold up to my muscles.
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Even if I draw the string back really carefully, the bow still ends up snapping in half!
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You snap bows in half? That...really shouldn't be possible.
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Anyway, I'm trying to make a bow that I can use in place of the ones I keep busting, but I can't seem to get it right.
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Well, you've come to the right gal. Give it here.
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Thanks, Leonie!
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OK, so it's much quicker to reinforce an existing bow instead of trying to make one from scratch.
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First, you wrap this around here and flex it like so. Then on the opposite end...
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And there you have it!
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I used animal tendons, which will absorb the force you place on the bow and make it even more pliant.
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This should be flexible enough to withstand even the burliest of your pulls. Give it a try!
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Oh wow, look at that! I'm pulling with everything I've got and it's just fine! Thanks, Leonie!
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You're very welcome.
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But say, you're still pretty new to the bow, right?
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Yep—but I wanna get better, because using it makes my muscles happy!
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In that case, I have an idea.
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I'm currently on guard duty, which means chasing off random bandits and monsters whenever I see them.
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Why don't you come with me on my next patrol? It'll be a great way to test your new weapon.
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Oh, that would be great!
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You're really incredible, Leonie. No one can beat you when it comes to bow stuff.
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Well, I was born in a hunting village, so I guess it's sorta my thing.
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I imagine you've got different talents that just come naturally to you, right?
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And if I ever find myself struggling with one of your specialties, I'm sure you'll help me out.
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You bet! You ever need a hand with food or workouts, I'm the man for you!
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Yeah, I'm a card-carrying member of the clean plate club, so I don't need help in the eating department.
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Well then, just come to me if you ever wanna put a little beef on your bod!