The Wolf, The Lion and The Dragon - (Vol 5)

Ch.6 Known By Its Song

3rd Pov

Rain is heard pouring outside as Qrow opens up the sliding door. He then finally walks inside, leading into the small restaurant. A man can be seen sleeping at a table in the corner, while the Ramen Shop Owner stands behind the counter sharpening his kitchen knife on a wood block. Qrow walks up to the owner, who is still paying attention to sharpening his knife.

Ramen Shop Owner: "Regular? Or the Special?"

Qrow: "I'm actually looking for someone, goes by the name Shiro Wan. Ever heard of him? I heard he's a regular around here."

Ramen Shop Owner: "Who's asking?"

Qrow: "Hey, I'm not some cop if that's what you mean. I need Shiro for a gig. We go way back."

Ramen Shop Owner: "Way back, huh? So, he's a friend of yours."

Qrow: "Hm, yeah, I'd say so. He's a pretty alright guy."

Ramen Shop Owner: "Well, in that case..."

Suddenly, his tone turns hostile, pointing his knife threateningly at Qrow.

Ramen Shop Owner: "You tell that jerk that he better not show his ugly face in here until he pays me the Lien he owes me!!"

Qrow surprisingly gets taken aback in an instant, raising his hand in defence.

Qrow: "Uh, did I say friend? I, uh- I meant acquaintance."

The owner angrily slams his knife into the counter.

Qrow: "Really, we're just colleagues!"

He nervously chuckles again as he slowly walks away from the angry owner.

Qrow: "Anyways, thanks for your time, buddy. I'll just be taking off now."

Qrow exits the restaurant, quickly closing the sliding door. He quickly turns around, leaning against the door. He takes a drink from his flask before pulling out his scroll, which has a list of "CONTACTS." Qrow crosses off Shiro's name, letting out a weary sigh.

Qrow: "Great start."

Suddenly, the owner's knife is stabbed through the door cloth, barely missing Qrow's head.

Qrow then he walks up to several people asking if they know any of the Huntsmen on his list; first, a pair of two men standing on the rainy street. Next, to a one-eyed, blonde blacksmith selling her wares. Then, he seeks the help of a beat-up man filled with bruises, resting while two other men are currently fighting in a match. After every person he asks, Qrow's expression and body language grows more aggravated, and each time, the number of Huntsmen he crosses off the list increases.

Qrow is then seen walking up to a small house with boarded-up windows. Qrow looks at his Scroll for his two remaining contacts, the first of which had been crossed out.

SHIELDS, HEATHER

Qrow knocks on the door. A group of small children is seen near the house. After Qrow turns around from looking at them, since there's been no response, he bangs it loudly with the side of his fist. As he's about to bang on the door again, a man opens up the door.

Qrow: "Oh, uh, hey there. I'm looking for Heather?"

The man just stares back at him.

Qrow: "Look, pal, I've had a rough day. Do you know where she is or not?"

Small Girl: "Daddy? Does he know where Mommy is?"

Having realized that Heather was missing in action, or worse, Qrow immediately regrets his mistake.