Volume 3: Chapter 3

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 Weiss runs off in the direction of the landing bay as Andrew and Ruby follow after

Andrew: Weiss hold up

Weiss didn't listen as she keeps running before stopping as they got close to the bay as a ship lands at the entrance.

Ruby: Weiss, what is the big deal? Who is it? Who is she?

Weiss: Winter

Andrew: the season?

The door to the ship opens up as an older looking Weiss walks out of the ship followed by some Atlesian knights

Ruby: wait... your sister?

Andrew: oooh, now it makes sense

Weiss: WINTER

Weiss runs over to Winter as Andrew and Ruby follow her

Weiss: Winter, I'm so happy to see you. Oh... your presence honours us.

Winter: Beacon... it's been a long time. The air feels... different

Ruby: I mean it is fall, so, eh, it's probably colder

Weiss punches Ruby in the shoulder causing her to collapse to the ground as Andrew catches her

Weiss: so, what are you doing here?

Winter: classified

Weiss: oh, right. Well, how long are you staying?

Winter: classified

Andrew: is there anything that isn't classified?

Winter: I am here

Andrew: of course

A moment of silence flies by

Ruby: well... this is nice... I think.

Weiss: you're going to love it here. I know you travel a lot, but so much of Beacon is different from Atlas. Vale too. The government and school are completely separate. Can you believe it. I-

Winter: I'm more than familiar with how this kingdom handles its... bureaucracy. That is not why I came.

Weiss: right. I'm sorry

Winter: nor did I come here to watch my own blood fail so miserably in battle. But it appears that I have no choice in the matter

Weiss: but we won.

Winter: only a novice would refer to that as a victory. I counted at least three strikes missed.

Winter turns her attention to the knights without looking

Winter: Leave us.

The atlesian knights obey by taking a few steps back.

Winter: (sigh) so how have you been

Weiss: oh, splendid. Thank you for asking. I'm actually in the very top ranking of our sparring class. And that rest of my studies are going wonderfully, too. I'm-

Winter hits Weiss over the head, causing Weiss to have a bump on the head.

Winter: silence, you boob. I didn't recall asking about your ranking, I've asked how you've been. Are you eating properly? Have you taken up any hobbies? Are you making new friends?

Andrew (mind): this is a sudden change in personality

Weiss: Well, there's Ruby... and Andrew

Ruby: heh, boob

Andrew gives of a chuckle

Winter: I see. So, this is the leader you wrote of. How appropriately... underwhelming

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