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[It's later in the day and the bomb has gone off, but someone hasn't yet heard about it. He's got a slightly more pressing question right now. It's a good one, really.]

HOW DO YOU FIGHT A PERSON WITH A GUN????

[He's also kind of an older guy too. Texting doesn't come natural to him.]

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[jensaarai]

Rethink your strategy. Unless you have stellar reflexes or specialized skills, the odds are not in your favor. [He pauses.] That is, unless they are a lousy shot.

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THERE MUST BE A WAY

NO WEAPON IS NOT WITHOUT WEAKNESS

[But this is worrying. Mayhaps he ought to have asked the Natha for a different gift...]

[jensaarai]

The gun allows for long-range combat, but swords require closer proximity. Perhaps there could be an opening for you to get closer, but that would largely depend upon how much time there is between each discharge. That would vary by gun.

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[This is helpful, but only in the sense it tells him he can do nothing at all, which is infuriating.]

THEY ARE TOO SWIFT FOR THAT

PERHAPS A STRONGER ARMOR INSTEAD

[jensaarai]

If you do that, I would check with the Natha before the natives. Leather and certain metals won't offer much protection at all. Invest in headgear as well. If you have access to a weapon other than a sword, I'd consider using that instead, too.

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[It's a damn shame he asked the Natha for help escaping rather than for this particular grudge match. But so it is.]

I WILL REMEMBER THE NATHA FOR THIS BUT IT IS TOO LATE FOR THAT NOW

WHAT WEAPON MIGHT WORK BEST?

[jensaarai]

Another long-range weapon. If you can't get a gun of your own, try a crossbow. Or some kind of explosive you can throw at them.

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[Seven Hells. Now that's brilliant.]

A FLASK OF WILDFIRE SHOULD GO A LONG WAY WITH MEN SUCH AS THESE

[It's a hellish way to die. But well deserved. He would not be adverse to assembling some explosives of that nature...]

[jensaarai]

[His curiosity is piqued now.]

What is wildfire? Is that attainable here?

[He assumes it's obviously not a normal fire.]

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A DEADLY FIRE BORN OF ALCHEMY. IT WILL BURN ANYWHERE, EVEN UPON THE SEA.

[But he has no idea if it can be found here, unfortunately.]

[jensaarai]

[How delightful. He wants some. ]

If it works as you claim it does, that should give you the upper-hand in this fight.

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THERE MIGHT YET BE SOMEONE WHO CAN MAKE IT. I WILL LOOK FOR THEM.

[The cost might be great... but Victarion did not intend to pay the gold price.]

[jensaarai]

I would be willing to assist you in finding your alchemist for a cut in the product.

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YOU WOULD BE WELCOME TO IT. MY USE FOR IT IS LIMITED.

[And he welcomes this chance at getting help obtaining a potent weapon. But he does not want it to be a habit. True warriors deserve to be felled by an axe, not by flames.]

[jensaarai]

Excellent. I am curious to see this wildfire in action. You can contact me when you are ready to begin the search.

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THERE IS SOMETHING ELSE I MUST DO FIRST. BUT SOON.

[He has to deal with this whole... being in prison thing first.]