"Bows are harder to make and require arrows," Ivan points out solemnly. "A sling is simple and ammunition is plentiful. I just need to learn how to aim better, because it is not like actually throwing." Like he thought it would be. His aim with throwing is really very good! But a sling throws everything off. It's very frustrating.

So was hitting an actual person. One who has been nice to him, and everything. "There was not supposed to be anyone out here," he adds, with the air of trying to apologize. Again.