Amazing what one can realise on a bus

[puddingcat]

The scene where Omi shoots his brother bugged me since I watched the episode at the weekend, and not *only* because of Omi's appalling hand position.

He uses a compound bow, but not a trigger release.

Considering (a) the detail in the animation of all other technology (identifiable cars & bikes, accurate brake systems, etc - if I still shot I reckon the bow would have been an actual model as well), and (b) the whole character / storyline thing, that just doesn't fit. An assassin should use the most accurate tool for the job; i.e. a trigger release, not fingers. And if he's skilled enough to hit someone through the windscreen of a fast-moving car, he should be skilled enough for his hand to end up by his shoulder, not flopping around in midair.

I reckon he should have used a bow sling, too - but I shot recurve and can't remember whether compound archers use them.

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