[They draw up to the machine and he hands them one plastic pistol while manning the other.]
One finger on the trigger, here, to shoot. If this were a real firearm you always keep your finger off, until you are 100% certain you want to take the shot. They can and have gone off without warning, or because someone's fucking around.
However, these are just kids toys. [But you know. Gun safety is important, in case we can get guns at Amaz*n someday.] So the gist is, line up your target in the sight like so, and pop off.
[Demonstrates! One, two, three dead zombies. But this is just the menu screen so they probably make it easy, it's just flavour shots before the quarters go in.]
You can do it with one hand or two, whatever you prefer.
[ they listen to the instructions very intently, and will mimic the hand positions as richie explains. hmm. after watching him shoot, they slowly nod. ]
I think I have the hang of it. Let's–
[ they will raise the toy gun and also shoot. it is not perfect aiming, but! fairly good for a first try. they are a fast learner. ]
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Though this is kind of after his generation. The ambience is dogshit.]
Legend has it the best way to learn is to play.
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[ they have simply been waiting for someone to come by so they can bother whoever the poor sap is. ]
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Oh well what else has he got to do?]
Sure. Why not. I've manned a joystick once or twice in my life. Any of them sticking out to you in particular, Short Stack?
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[ they clear their throat, and then point to some sort of zombie shooter game. ]
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[He grins bright and claps Saber on the back.]
Let's shoot 'em up then. You ever held a gun?
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[ at least the toy ones are not complicated. ]
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[They draw up to the machine and he hands them one plastic pistol while manning the other.]
One finger on the trigger, here, to shoot. If this were a real firearm you always keep your finger off, until you are 100% certain you want to take the shot. They can and have gone off without warning, or because someone's fucking around.
However, these are just kids toys. [But you know. Gun safety is important, in case we can get guns at Amaz*n someday.] So the gist is, line up your target in the sight like so, and pop off.
[Demonstrates! One, two, three dead zombies. But this is just the menu screen so they probably make it easy, it's just flavour shots before the quarters go in.]
You can do it with one hand or two, whatever you prefer.
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[ they listen to the instructions very intently, and will mimic the hand positions as richie explains. hmm. after watching him shoot, they slowly nod. ]
I think I have the hang of it. Let's–
[ they will raise the toy gun and also shoot. it is not perfect aiming, but! fairly good for a first try. they are a fast learner. ]