Posted by Ensign Dominic Cyris Corvax (Medical Officer) in Side sim: Holodeck 2 Archery session (open to everyone/anyone)

Posted by Lieutenant Simon Starr (Executive Officer) in Side sim: Holodeck 2 Archery session (open to everyone/anyone)

Posted by Ensign Dominic Cyris Corvax (Medical Officer) in Side sim: Holodeck 2 Archery session (open to everyone/anyone)
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Dominic had decided to head to the holodeck 2 and get in some archery sessions as he programmed the holodeck room to a nice sunny green field equipped with enough stuff to keep anyone busy. Once the scenery was placed he had walked into it pleased with the setup walking over to the rack of bows and arrows grabbing one of each testing the tension of each bow finding one similar to what he used back on the Academy ship he was on. Before he had gotten too far he decided to tap his com badge =^=This is Ensign Corvax down in holodeck 2 I have started a program anyone can join if they feel up to it.=^= He said as he grabbed bow closest to what he used, he had grabbed some safety gear to keep his arm protected from the bows backlash. As Dominic prepared his arrow on the bow he shut his eyes pulling the arrow back on the bow remembering how to keep his posture and remembered what he was told by a fellow colleague. The moment he remembered how he was taught to use the bow and arrow he had opened his eyes carefully aiming at a target a little ways away from himself when he was ready he released the arrow with a satisfactory sound of it swooshing away and hit the target. As he watched where it landed he was very pleased with himself and the progress he intended to make in not only archery. As the young ensign loaded another arrow and drew it back he could almost hear a familiar voice. A voice he grew fond of while on the Academy. After he drew it back he took his aim precisely and carefully and released the arrow watching where it would land. Dominic smiled rather content with his mild progress sitting down for a short moment wanting to wait for any arrivals to appear to join him in his archery session.

Ensign Dominic Cyris Corvax-Doctor

“Not a bad shot,” a southern British accent responded as the second arrow hit the target. “For a medic,” the voice said. In his new command red uniform, Starr stepped into the holodeck checking out the setup. “Reminds me of target practice on the farm, though we’d typically use game. Whenever a predator got too close - a clean shot for a clean kill. A simple life,” he said with a sigh. “So, think you can hit the bullseye?” Simon asked with a smile.

Lieutenant Simon Starr, XO

Dominic turned seeing Simon had showed up “thank you sir” he said being polite with a shy smile and a light blush appeared a crossed his cheeks as he listened to Simon talk about the farm. When he heard that question he looked at the bullseye “I will.....with more practice of course.....I’m just glad I haven’t harmed anyone with my old unruly aim. ” he said with a cheeky smile towards him

Ensign Dominic Cyris Corvax-Doctor

“I always found it helpful to look at it like your guiding the arrow where you want it to go. Distance is an important consideration on that archaic thing, but that just adds to the challenge in using them. Anyone can shoot a phaser these days and it’ll hit around or on its target, and I still miss from time to time,” Simon responded with a chuckle. “And practice is what makes perfection. People that are good at it don’t tell you that when they were young and just starting out, they were off target just as much as everybody else, even the professionals,” he said with a smile as he walked up to another free target and pulled up the bow nearby.

Simon measured the weight and tension of the bow by testing the string before cocking an arrow, it’s fletching kissing the string, pulling it up to his chin, he took a deep breath, breathed in one more time and held it for a moment and in that moment released the tension on the bow, hitting it’s intended target. “Of course, a fox is a lot quicker and likes to feed on cattle, along with the wolves - and so shooting them is a bit more difficult, when you spot them in time,” he said lowering the bow and checking out Dominic’s stance as Simon waited for him to take his next shot.

Lieutenant Simon Starr, XO

Dominic watched and listened quietly to Simon nodding in agreement “valid point sir.” He said as he readied another arrow taking his time on aiming to see if he was capable of hitting the bullseyes on the target. He had a feeling he could but not practicing enough could have changed that entirely. “Let’s see if I can hit it the bullseyes.” He said with confidence

Ensign Dominic Cyris Corvax -Doctor

Simon kept a discrete eye on Corvax, while continuing to shoot his own target, as to try and not make him feel too uncomfortable. He noted his posture and how he was holding the bow, and could tell that someone had shown him how to do it correctly already. He didn’t say anything, but as he let off his second shot, landing just centimetres away from the first they were almost touching. “Always wanted to do an arrow split, never quite got it,” he said with a chuckle as he watched Corvax release his next arrow.

Lieutenant Simon Starr, XO

Dominic took a deep breath relaxing as he took his aim on the target releasing the arrow watching it hit the bullseye just by a hair “well that could have been way worse. And that would be pretty neat being able to do a arrow split. Hey, maybe we can train on doing that together. If you want to of course that is.... I mean it was just an idea, sir.” He mumbled softly realizing he was being a bit pushy towards him.” I’m sorry sir. If I was pushy.” He said apologetically towards him.

Ensign Dominic Cyris Corvax-Doctor

“I may be wearing command colours now, Ensign, but I was still a security officer first,” Simon answered with a smile. “I would be stupid not to take you up on that offer, and it wasn’t pushy at all,” he said reassuringly. “Besides, when you want something, you should ask for it Ensign. I didn’t get where I am now by being shy about my objectives, but I’ve still yet to make it to what I was aiming for,” he said. “But first, I have unfinished business, and this mission is the perfect place to be right now, at least for me,” he said as he took another shot, just a hair away from the previous shot. “Best place to look for someone who’s disappeared is in places that they can’t reach home, after all,” he said thoughtfully, his bow arm relaxing a little.

Lieutenant Simon Starr, XO