The worn-out foyer of the old cinema, the prop master handed over the weapons, "Crossbow and arrows, all set."
"Thanks." Martin took them in hand and waited for the prop master to leave before he removed the crossbow bolts to check the tips and the limbs.
Only after confirming the crossbow bolts had soft rubber tips and the limp limbs lacked sufficient power did he reassemble them.
A recovered Bruce came over and asked quietly, "Any problems?"
Martin spoke just as softly, "There's been more than one instance in Hollywood where prop weapons have hurt or killed people. I'm not comfortable without checking something that's meant to be shot at people."
Bruce recalled an incident, "The Crow."
Director Zomi's voice came from the set, "All departments, get ready."
Martin positioned himself in front of the cinema's main door, assuming a shooting stance.
Shooting began, and the main door of the cinema opposite swung open, revealing Brian.
