Chance Encounter

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The grand halls of the Schnee Manor echoed with the click-clacking sounds of Jacques Schnee's polished shoes against the marble floor. He strode with an air of arrogance, his silver hair neatly combed, and his tailored suit exuding an aura of wealth and authority. As he approached the expansive kitchen, a scent of decadent delicacies filled the air. His eyes scanned the culinary domain until he found the lead chef, a talented Panther Faunus named Sable, meticulously overseeing the preparations. Her cat-like ears twitched at the sound of his approaching footsteps, she immediately turned to offer a respectful bow.

Jacques, however, paid little attention to the expertly crafted dishes and the diligent kitchen staff. Straightening his tie, Jacques peered down at the woman, rolling his eyes before addressing her...

"I take it everything will be in order for tonight's gala, Ms....?" Jacques asked

The woman maintained her composure despite Jacques' dismissive demeanor. "Sable, sir." she replied, her voice unwavering as she stood to face her employer. Jacques raised an eyebrow, as if the information was hardly worth remembering. "Yes, yes, whatever. Do me a favor my dear, and ensure that the food meets the high quality standards expected of the Schnee name." He commanded.

"Of course, Mr. Schnee. The menu has been carefully crafted to exceed expectations." Sable explained. Jacques then took notice of the woman's cat ear as it twitched. Letting out a derisive snort, Jacques replied "Why that sounds promising. However, I do have one tiny complaint..." Sable's expression remained stoic, though a subtle tension gripped her. "And what might that be, sir?" she inquired with a controlled politeness...

"It's those unsightly ears of yours. I shouldn't have to tell you this, but this isn't a zoo. Cover them up. That goes for the rest of your team as well..." He stated in a condescending tone. She felt a pang of indignation, but continued to maintain her professionalism. With a composed nod, she replied, "Understood, Mr. Schnee. I'll make the necessary adjustments." Nodding, Jacques turned on his heel and striding out of the kitchen without a second glance, leaving the lingering scent of his cologne in his wake.

"Now, where is that troublesome son of mine?" Jacques thought as he peered through one of the windows of the long corridor.

Elsewhere

"Nope" an eight-year-old "Whis Schnee" uttered in boredom as he carelessly tossed yet another book onto the floor of his family's personal library...

[Whis "Gojo" Schnee: (Narrating) "Grimm... Aura... Faunus... Semblances... and a shattered moon? Yeah, we're definitely not in Kansas anymore."]

"Maybe this is it?" the boy muttered to himself as he grabbed another book from the shelf, skimming through it's pages in search of answers

[Whis "Gojo" Schnee: (Narrating) "Apparently, this new world I've been reborn into is called Remnant. A world filled with dark creatures called Grimm, and get this, just like cursed spirits, these things feed off of negative emotions."]

"So that wasn't just some weird dream after all..." Whis stated as he examined the contents held within the book he was currently reading. Page after page detailed the various forms that these creatures called Grimm took. From Boarbatusk to Nevermores, each Grimm had its own unique characteristics and dangers. However...

[Whis "Gojo" Schnee: (Narrating) "However... while there are multiple books detailing the different types of Grimm, and some that even theorize their origins, absolutely none of them..."]

"...Explain who that woman was." Whis muttered under his breath before once again carelessly tossing the book onto the growing pile behind him. Standing to his feet, the young boy looked up at higher shelves, examining each of them, along with their titles. "The man with two souls, Silver-eyed warriors, The Grimm Child... hmm?" His eyes then landed on another book, this particular one piquing the boy's interest the most...

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