Sniping

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

[Sherlock is bored and decided to do some research. Or maybe he's just annoyed that he feels terrible emotions from zombies. Either way, he's currently leaning out a window on the top floor of the library.

He has a pile of meat in a bucket and has rigged up a simple pulley system to lower meat down to the ground. Why? Well, he's luring zombies. Luckily, he's leaning out the back of the library, so no zombie crowds at the doors but still.

He also has a pair of revolvers and ammo from the weapons table. Every so often, Sherlock aims down and fires. He's trying for headshots. Sometimes, the zombies die. This pleases him greatly.]



[ooc: Empath on deck, so please to be telling me your character's feelings if they tag. ♥]

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[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

[Sawako silently sidles up seemingly out of nowhere, because that's a talent she has apparently. She leans out the window beside Sherlock and looks down. She can't help but wince at the the carnage down below.]

I'm sure Watson-sama approves of this much more than shooting holes in the walls.

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

[Sherlock glances up at her.] Oh, I doubt it matters. The library isn't his.

[He's interrupted by screeching down below and leans out.] Shut up, all of you! [He shoots off a few bullets and slumps back in his chair, smiling at her.] Noisy, aren't they?

[clinical]

[Jade, walking towards the library, watches a zombie get shot down, spots Sherlock, and then decides to walk past the zombies (he's too lazy to get his spear out) and up to the floor where Sherlock is]

Might I try?

[He has never shot anything before. It looks like fun.]

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

[The screeching startles her enough that she jumps and gives a small gasp. She stares as they fall away and looks out a second longer before turning to Sherlock and nodding.]

Are - are they in pain?

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

[Sherlock glances out the window.]

They're burning with hate.

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

[Ah, someone who appreciates zombie shooting minigames. Sherlock approves. He nods and stands aside, holding out the gun to Jade.]

Be my guest.

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

Burning with hate?

[she leans out the window again, looking down at them]

They - they started screaming before you shot them. They were in pain all ready. [she pulls herself back and turns around to face Sherlock. She's still sad for them, but there is some hopefulness and admiration for Sherlock in there, too] You - you were helping them, weren't you Sherlock-sama?

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

[He pauses in surprise before shooting another one. This is a good time to reload his gun.]

I'm luring them all to this spot to kill them. This place feels heavy enough without them adding their rage to it.

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

That's - that's very unselfish of you!

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

[He glances up.] It's entirely selfish. I want to stop feeling all of them. At any rate, they're also too loud.

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

Yes, but luring them all here must make them even louder and more of a burden. You're helping them and making it safer for everyone here, while you're enduring all that pain. I - I think that's very admirable and selfless, Sherlock-sama!

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

[After a moment, he gives her a curious look.] Do you know how to fire a gun, Sawako-chan?

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

[she shakes her head no]

[clinical]

[Jade accepts it, attempting a few random shots at the library wall just to get a feel for the aim of it]

John had a similar weapon to this. Are they common?

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

I didn't think so. Would you like to learn?

[this might be less a question and a more of a "grab a gun you're learning."]

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

[she hesitates before she finally picks it up uncertainly]

Are you sure?

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

Of course.

[He stands and starts positioning her hands.] Aim with your dominant eye and shoot with your dominant hand. So far, so simple. You hold the gun with both hands if you aren't used to firing yet, both for accuracy and so the recoil doesn't catch you off guard. You can use the barrel to align the shot but remember to account for the jerk that will happen when you pull the trigger. Aiming slightly down will help, since the jerk is up.

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

Very common. Knives are more common because of tight gun restrictions but gun crimes are hardly rare. They and their cousins are the primary weapons for ground forces in war.

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

[she lets him position her hands. Her emotions are conflicting. While she trusts Sherlock, she feels nervous with the gun. If it's important enough that he's taking the time to show her though, she wants to make sure she learns, so her determination is on the rise]

Why would the recoil catch me off guard? And - and how strong is the jerk?

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

[He approves of the determination, so he gives a nod to himself and continues.]

Most people underestimate the recoil. [Sherlock steps behind her to position her arms and brings them up to what he believes is a comfortable shooting level for her.] Make sure you're comfortable. Keep your finger on the guard when you aren't firing. You don't want to pull the trigger by mistake. Try aiming at the wall. It may help to close your left eye.

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

[she allows him to guide her arms]

Comfortable, finger on the guard, and close my left eye.

[she nods to herself, building up all her determination, before aiming and firing at the wall. The jerk makes her almost stumble, except for Sherlock behind her. She opens her left eye, and stares at the hole in the wall.]

[feel the sense of accomplishment, Sherlock~]

I - I did it! I followed your instructions and I did it!

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

[Sherlock helps steady her. The accomplishment actually draws a smile.]

You did. Very good. Now, when you're not using it, have the safety on. But let's try some real aiming. There are two sights. [He taps them, both the one nearest to her and the one on the end.] You want to line them up precisely with your target. Since you know how the recoil feels, you can account for that in the aiming process.

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

[the praise makes her feel all happy and giddy on the inside, and traces of it are apparent on the surface too.]

[but now it's back to business with a srs bsns face]

O-okay.

[she nods as she looks at the two sights. When he's done, she glances back to talk to Sherlock]

What should I aim at?

[rationalist.livejournal.com]

[He reaches into the bucket of steaks and hooks one onto his pulley. Then he lowers it down to gather the zombies, some of whom had lost interest until now.]

A moving target.

[superoptimistic.livejournal.com]

A - a moving target?

[she looks out the window at the gathering of zombies]

I - I just shoot one?