Arc of Chaldea

Chapter 9:Fallout

Jaune and his made their way out of the council chambers and onto the street. Only to be greeted by a wall of reporters shoving cameras and microphones into Jaune's face. Each reporter yelled their questions in an effort to elicit an answer from Jaune and his escort.

"Is it true that you are the field director of the Chaldea Security Organization?" One of the reporters asked Jaune as he walked by

Another reporter blurted out "Can you tell us anything about the meeting you just had with the council?"

Without stopping Jaune answered both questions. "Yes I am the field director of Chaldea, and no I can't reveal any details about the meeting I just attended at this moment. Chaldea will release a statement in the following days, you are all advised to prepare for that."

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Lisa Lavender was at her desk providing commentary on what was known about Chaldea and its field director Jaune Arc. As this is playing in the background the students at Beacon currently at lunch are all busy discussing the newest topic of conversation. Mainly that the Faker of Beacon was apparently the field director of the Chaldea Security Organization.

"Who would have thought that Jauney boy would end up the leader of a mercenary company." This came from an astonished Russell

Seeing that his team leader seemingly had no reaction to the news he continues "You don't seem so surprised at the news Cardin? Why is that?"

"Oh, that's because Jauney boy told me all about it a few days ago. "Cardin replies "Wait when did this happen?"Russell asked

Cardin set his fork down and looked his teammates in the eyes "Because he told me all about it a few nights ago. He told me about everything he had been through and showed me evidence of it all. He trusted me enough to keep this secret and I respected his trust in me."

In their own dorm room, Jaune's team sat facing each other as they processed the fact that the public knew about Chaldea. Their leader sat on the edge of his bed, hands clasped together, his face a mixture of concern and resignation. "So it's out, "Ren stated matter of factly, breaking the silence blanketing the room "How are you feeling about this Jaune? He asked

Jaune sighed "It's been a lot to take in, even though I've had some time to wrap my head around it. The world now knows Chaldea or at least some aspects of that we can spin in our favor in the court of public opinion. That will be the real challenge keeping the public either neutral or positive for us."

Pyrrah rested her hand on her chin, a habit she did when she was deep in thought. "We've always known that there would be fallout once your relationship with either Chaldea or Arcadia became public... but the reaction right now is looking mixed. Nora, who had been unusually silent, finally chimed in, her eyes serious. "Does this require some relaxing pancakes? Because a situation this stressful might.

A chuckle spread across the room, easing some of the tension that was draping the room like an evening fog.

Pancakes do sound good right now. Also, I have more than a sneaking suspicion, a smile gracing his face as he said the words you would get along with a fellow pancake enjoyer named Abigail.

"But seriously we need to think about what comes next. I already got in touch with Da Vinci. She is setting up a schedule for more servants to be summoned at Site Beta for additional an inspection of Chaldea. security. Additionally, Ozpin will be one of the representatives that be Vale Council sends.

"That's a good call, "Ren nodded. "Especially since some people might not react well to the existence of Chaldea or worse might seek to overpower it and use it for their own ends. Best to be prepared for everything."