The truck was a good shield. It was going to get more battered by the time all of this was done, but without any restore materia, no alchemical potions, better the vehicle and walk back than torn, frozen flesh and broken bones.
Still, Vincent seems a difficult target to hit. And his aim is to take out the spell casters. The revolver first targets those waiting for him to exit the vehicle; because he needs a moment to position.
The second weapon is by all accounts a rifle; perhaps a little dated in this time period and even for the time of Sephiroth's own childhood. And yet it's gleaming and cared for as one might expect any prized possession to be.
One can adequately argue that Vincent makes himself vulnerable in being so still as he lines up for careful shots, sighting and then opening fire upon the ice-flinging avians of the flock. He doesn't try for head shots except a time or two when it's certain or when it's necessary to interrupt a spell in progress; it is wing joints he takes on, cripples and sends them spiraling to ground.
They can break on the body of the earth or be ended with a sweep or skewer of Masamune. Sephiroth is trusted to act as vanguard in that vital moment. Each shot is precise and not wasted. Vincent could easily rival Lucia in skill as a marksman, however subtle their individual strengths and weaknesses may be if matched up in competition.
Perhaps the only notable difference for now is in the supernatural ease with the gunman's movements. Whether being forced to on the occasional necessity to reposition or as he becomes active in a closer ranged proximity to switch and reload guns, clear the area and start over once again with the rifle.
It's likely the two men will be able to handle the massive flock in time. But with only themselves, without materia, time is what they need and it will be a while yet before the sheer numbers won't allow the avians ample chance to get through their guard.
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Still, Vincent seems a difficult target to hit. And his aim is to take out the spell casters. The revolver first targets those waiting for him to exit the vehicle; because he needs a moment to position.
The second weapon is by all accounts a rifle; perhaps a little dated in this time period and even for the time of Sephiroth's own childhood. And yet it's gleaming and cared for as one might expect any prized possession to be.
One can adequately argue that Vincent makes himself vulnerable in being so still as he lines up for careful shots, sighting and then opening fire upon the ice-flinging avians of the flock. He doesn't try for head shots except a time or two when it's certain or when it's necessary to interrupt a spell in progress; it is wing joints he takes on, cripples and sends them spiraling to ground.
They can break on the body of the earth or be ended with a sweep or skewer of Masamune. Sephiroth is trusted to act as vanguard in that vital moment. Each shot is precise and not wasted. Vincent could easily rival Lucia in skill as a marksman, however subtle their individual strengths and weaknesses may be if matched up in competition.
Perhaps the only notable difference for now is in the supernatural ease with the gunman's movements. Whether being forced to on the occasional necessity to reposition or as he becomes active in a closer ranged proximity to switch and reload guns, clear the area and start over once again with the rifle.
It's likely the two men will be able to handle the massive flock in time. But with only themselves, without materia, time is what they need and it will be a while yet before the sheer numbers won't allow the avians ample chance to get through their guard.