The Bow (Part Eight)

Prompt: Vintage  |  Genre: Fantasy  |  Word count: 100 words

“Do you know how to use a bow?”

“I was the best in my village.”

Raven raised his eyebrow.

“Give me one! I’ll show you!”

“Boy! This is no contest! I want…”

“Who do you call a boy?!”

Raven didn’t speak. Instead, he grew until he towered over the man.

The man lowered his eyes.

Raven waited. Satisfied the man won’t challenge him again, he nodded, “Here, take this.”

The man peeked through his lashes and gasped, “This is vintage!”

“Not vintage, boy! Antique!”, Raven brushed a speck off the bow. “Learn to use it well. You will need it.”