The stars falling (RWBY Male Reader X Winter Schnee)

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James- Let me see your arms.

You roll up your sleeves and show your marked arms to James. He gently grabs them and pushes lightly on the marks.

James- Just some minor swelling and likely a decent bruise. Should be gone in a week at longest. And this was from a fishing rod?

Cole- Yeah. Some old fisher who was crazy anti-Atlas. Claimed we ruined Vale.

He scoffs and hands you a tube of cream.

James- The only thing Atlas ruined was the chance for lowlife criminal scum to keep running illicit drugs and contraband. Now, back to it. That ointment is just supposed to numb any pain the swelling causes. try to put it on in the morning and before sleep. You only need about the size of a penny for each arm. Understood?

Cole- Yes daaaaaaaaa-

You catch yourself on the word and panic.

Cole- -aaaamn, James, did you get a haircut, you're looking good this evening!

He just laughs at your overwhelming panic and failed attempt to fix the slip up.

James- Well, if you really want to know, I did get a trim for the council call. That, and I've noticed that Valean barbers have a special touch that Atlesian barbers just don't. A very homely feeling in their shops.

Cole- Uhhhh, y-yeah they do. Very... rustic?

James- Some, yes.

Cole- Cool...

James- Cole.

You look up at him, nervous.

James- I deeply appreciate your trust in me. Thank you. You're young and sometimes quite irrational, but also incredibly intelligent and eager. I admire those qualities in you. But... try not to call me dad, alright? It's awkward for all parties involved. James is fine.

Cole- Yes James. Sorry James.

James- Alright, good. And Cole, that was as awkward for me as it was for you. Now, let's get to this meeting. Sleeves down, coat on, neat and tidy and we're set.

You nod and prepare, washing your face and shaving what light stubble you have. Putting on the white coat, you meet James in a dark room aboard the ship.

James- Open channel to Atlas. Code Two-Zero-Zero-Two.

The room lights up as a holographic form of the council chambers form. The members are in their respective seats. You glance at Jacques and he smiles at you.

Sleet- James. I trust things are going well in Vale?

James- Smooth so far. Amity has arrived without issue and the fleet is in position.

Sleet- Good. And the infantry?

James- Deployed in Vale on foot patrols.

Sleet- And Ozpin?

James- Nothing yet. Though he's obviously been disobeying the Vale council. I had a brief conversation with a member. His role as headmaster is up for debate at the present time.

Camilla- Perhaps that will keep him in check a bit.

James- I doubt it, but it's possible.

Sleet- Well done, James. Things are on schedule. Now, Cole, how goes your mission?

Cole- It's made progress. I've been able to develop a bond with my sisters and their team, and may be breaking through with Taiyang. Qrow is difficult, though. I think he would know the most aside from Ozpin.