[ there's no point in mulling over the whole ruby thing now that she's said her piece. she might still be upset over not being able to talk to ruby properly, but there are other chances. for all she knows, ruby could show up with the newcomers. weiss is... more optimistic about this. ]
We'll see her again, Yang. We both will.
[ strong words from weiss schnee herself. and hopefully it lifts the blonde's mood by a margin. ]
If Ruby were my sister, she'd be grounded and she would have to do chores for an entire month. [ a lengthy pause before her face turns sour. ] Amongst other punishments.
[ that... may have been a joke, but weiss looks away before responding. ]
I don'tâ [ a pause, then she takes a deep breath. a really deep breath!! ] I thought badly of Ruby, Yang.
[ it definitely sounds like a confession, too. ]
I know Ruby and I had our problems during our first few weeks as a team, but our friendship got better. And not being around you guys kind of. . . made me feel alone again. [ not that she ever told them she felt lonely to begin with. ] And when Nora told me about how they were travelling to Mistral, I felt jealous.
[ when she looks at yang again, it's with sorry eyes and a hint of a pout. ]
What about my team? Where would I place now? And I know now that they're awful thoughts, and I shouldn't be thinking them.
I don't think I can joke around about Ruby until I say all this to her face. And... until I apologise.
[ the last sentence seems a bit forced, but she really does mean it. DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG SHE'S MULLED OER THIS, YANG!! climbing down her pedestal was hard............ ]
[Yang's stayed very quiet as Weiss speaks. She wasn't expecting a confession like this, but she's even more caught off-guard by how heartfelt it is. Not that she's never seen Weiss be heartfelt or sincere, but still.
She relents, looking a little concerned.]
Okay...No more Ruby jokes. I promise.
[Honestly, thinking about it, she'd feel exactly the same way if somebody joked about her and Blake, and she's sorta regretting not being more aware of the kind of strain Ruby and Weiss's relationship could be in. The whole thing is just so stupidly messed up...
At a thought, she offers a weak smile.]
But...for what it's worth? Back on Patch...you were the first person she asked me about when she finally woke up.
[Well, Weiss and Blake both, but forget Blake for the moment.]
And...I dunno. I think if I'd had my head in the right place, maybe the two of us could've figured out how to come visit you or something.
[Their dad knew people. Maybe he could've pulled some strings for them. He obviously had a line to the General of some kind that she hadn't known about.
But instead she'd shut Ruby out, so who else was her sister supposed to turn to for help? She's thought it once or twice before but this is as close as Yang's willing to come to admitting to somebody that her own choices could've been just as damaging as Blake's had been to their team.]
needless to say, weiss is stunned. she certainly didn't expect ruby to ask about her. she feels bad all the more now, but more importantly, she actually feels that somebody out there cares for her.
she already knows that, of course, because she has true friends, but hearing yang's words really touched her heart. she feels giddy now, and her heart flutters in excitement. ]
I... really should have thought better. [ she lets out a soft laugh before smiling weakly. ] And as much as I wanted to go out on my own and visit the people I actually do care about. . . I couldn't.
So you're forgiven. [ for not even trying to contact her and all. not that weiss even held it against yang! she did to ruby but... weiss is also petty and prideful. (this was also her attempt at a joke. it's not very good.) ]
[Yang laughs and unless Weiss is quicker than her, she's gonna find herself pulled in for a hug.]
Aww, c'mere. Make-up hug~
[With your teammate who, while not exactly "dirty" persay, has been mining in caves and not really had a proper bath or shower in a few days. And knows it.
[ nope. weiss is definitely pulled in for this hug, and she's actually very stiff for a good few seconds before she relaxes and pats yang's back. that's.... that's her hug. SHE'S STILL A LITTLE SHY ESPECIALLY AFTER BEING SO VULNERABLE JUST A FEW MINUTES AGO. ]
[ weiss' shoulders immediately relax when yang clarifies the bug issue. it might not be weiss who ate bugs, but the thought of it is just disgusting. oh my god. ]
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We'll see her again, Yang. We both will.
[ strong words from weiss schnee herself. and hopefully it lifts the blonde's mood by a margin. ]
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Yeah...no, you're right.
I mean, I left and then came back here so maybe she will too.
[The very faintest of grins.]
She's so grounded though.
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If Ruby were my sister, she'd be grounded and she would have to do chores for an entire month. [ a lengthy pause before her face turns sour. ] Amongst other punishments.
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A small chuckle sneaks out of her.]
Yeeaaah, I think I've gotten too soft over the years.
[One side of her mouth quirks up into that tell-tale expression of hers that always means "trouble".]
You wanna take over disciplining my little sister?
[This is just how she copes, Weiss.]
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I don'tâ [ a pause, then she takes a deep breath. a really deep breath!! ] I thought badly of Ruby, Yang.
[ it definitely sounds like a confession, too. ]
I know Ruby and I had our problems during our first few weeks as a team, but our friendship got better. And not being around you guys kind of. . . made me feel alone again. [ not that she ever told them she felt lonely to begin with. ] And when Nora told me about how they were travelling to Mistral, I felt jealous.
[ when she looks at yang again, it's with sorry eyes and a hint of a pout. ]
What about my team? Where would I place now? And I know now that they're awful thoughts, and I shouldn't be thinking them.
I don't think I can joke around about Ruby until I say all this to her face. And... until I apologise.
[ the last sentence seems a bit forced, but she really does mean it. DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG SHE'S MULLED OER THIS, YANG!! climbing down her pedestal was hard............ ]
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She relents, looking a little concerned.]
Okay...No more Ruby jokes. I promise.
[Honestly, thinking about it, she'd feel exactly the same way if somebody joked about her and Blake, and she's sorta regretting not being more aware of the kind of strain Ruby and Weiss's relationship could be in. The whole thing is just so stupidly messed up...
At a thought, she offers a weak smile.]
But...for what it's worth? Back on Patch...you were the first person she asked me about when she finally woke up.
[Well, Weiss and Blake both, but forget Blake for the moment.]
And...I dunno. I think if I'd had my head in the right place, maybe the two of us could've figured out how to come visit you or something.
[Their dad knew people. Maybe he could've pulled some strings for them. He obviously had a line to the General of some kind that she hadn't known about.
But instead she'd shut Ruby out, so who else was her sister supposed to turn to for help? She's thought it once or twice before but this is as close as Yang's willing to come to admitting to somebody that her own choices could've been just as damaging as Blake's had been to their team.]
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... oh.
needless to say, weiss is stunned. she certainly didn't expect ruby to ask about her. she feels bad all the more now, but more importantly, she actually feels that somebody out there cares for her.
she already knows that, of course, because she has true friends, but hearing yang's words really touched her heart. she feels giddy now, and her heart flutters in excitement. ]
I... really should have thought better. [ she lets out a soft laugh before smiling weakly. ] And as much as I wanted to go out on my own and visit the people I actually do care about. . . I couldn't.
So you're forgiven. [ for not even trying to contact her and all. not that weiss even held it against yang! she did to ruby but... weiss is also petty and prideful. (this was also her attempt at a joke. it's not very good.) ]
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Thanks. That's...[Hang on, what's an overly articulate word she can use to joke back here.] Very benevolent of you, Weiss.
[And now she's grinning because this is silly but also she's missed this?? A lot???]
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That may have been a joke, but I will gladly take it as a compliment.
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Aww, c'mere. Make-up hug~
[With your teammate who, while not exactly "dirty" persay, has been mining in caves and not really had a proper bath or shower in a few days. And knows it.
Feel the love, Weiss.]
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Don't ever talk about this to anyone.
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Got it.
[Then she laughs again, quieter this time, and lets Weiss go with a warm smile.]
Okay, I don't know about you, but I've been living on mission rations for almost a week now and I'm starved. Wanna grab a bite to eat?
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Alright. Anything you're craving, specifically?
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Just something warm. That doesn't have bugs in it.
[A beat. And then she clarifies, wrinkling her nose slightly.]
Weeee had a little problem with our food supplies on the trip.
[If she never sees another bug again, it'll be too soon.]
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very slowly, as if she's treading on shaky ground: ]
Did you eat bugs, Yang?
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Noooooo, no no no. No.
[Ew.]
A bunch of dumb beetles got into some of the food and stuff on-board. We got rid of them before they ruined everything, but it was still pretty gross.
[And also made her really wary of the rest of the food that remained. IT COULD HAVE HAD BABY BUGS IN IT STILL OR SOMETHING, SHE DIDN'T KNOW.]
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That'sâ That's good. You had me worried.
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Yeah, no, everything's fine.
...Oh, just don't let Zwei give you any puppy kisses until I can brush his teeth or something.
[Yang may not have eaten bugs but she did put Zwei on beetle hunting patrol.]
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[ SHE WANTS TO KISS ZWEI ALREADY!!! ]
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You got it.
[Run Zwei. Run while you can.]