The stars falling (RWBY Male Reader X Winter Schnee)

The line

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Cole- So... Miss... Thyme, correct?

The sheep eared Faunus girl shifts, but says nothing. Looking over the report, you hum.

Cole- Your little plan managed to leave one of the convoy drivers in critical condition. Crossbow bolt to the abdomen. What the hell were you thinking?

Fiona- Those supplies are supposed to be for the Mantle wall. And yet they're going out into nowhere. Mantle needs them.

Cole- Where's Robyn?

She looks away.

Cole- Miss Thyme, you need to make a decision here. Either you tell us where Robyn is, or you get charged for the entire ambush and THEN we find Robyn.

Fiona- Y-you don't scare me.

Cole- I know. But look at me, look.

She does so, holding a clearly nervous glare.

Cole- I'm the good cop in this scenario, Thyme. It'll be one of our personnel that come in next. I'm trying to get you to handle this peacefully.

Fiona- How do I know you aren't lying?

Cole- Your bones are still all intact, aren't they? I can't promise your safety unless you tell us where Robyn is.

Fiona- ...

She looks around, thinking over your words.

Fiona- I don't want you to hurt Robyn.

Cole- Trust me. Nor do I. The first step is always negotiations. That's what I do. I'm the kingdom's emissary. I'll talk things over with Robyn, discuss terms and perhaps come to an agreement. But those materials are necessary for the progression of Atlas and Mantle combined.

Fiona- ... They're at the same place you met Robyn. Unlike you, we have nothing to hide.

You nod and stand up.

Cole- You'll be held in a cell till this situation is resolved. Thank you, Fiona.

She refuses to say anything else, so you leave and meet up with James.

James- Well?

Cole- The city hall. She's not hiding. 

James- Are you willing to handle this?

Cole- I can, yeah.

James- Tell me what you're thinking.

Cole- Robyn's a person for the people. She doesn't want conflict, but it's what makes us listen to her. I'm going to try and use words to handle this.

James- And if words fail?

Cole- Then I'll let her know that she's poking a sleeping ursai.

James- Try not to get hurt.

Cole- I will. Mind loaning me the Ace Ops?

James- Of course. They've been on nothing but patrols, so this will be good. And I'll get in contact with Penny, too.

Cole- No. Penny should stay out of this. The last thing we need is Robyn claiming that Mantle's defender sides with Atlas on things like this.

James- Hm. Very well then. I give you field authority over the Ops, and Clover will relay any orders you give him. That means Yang will be there too.

Cole- I know. She'll be Operative Xiao Long in this instance. I need her focused.

James- Good. Go. I'll keep watch with a surveillance drone. Good luck, Cole.