Deathwatch (OCs x RWBY) [Hiatus until further notice]

Chapter 11

[The open sea / daytime]

On a ship sailing to Menagerie, our two or rather three protags were aboard. Velimir was leaning over a railing and looking at the main, reminiscing the days of yore with a cig in his hand. When a girl approached him.

"Excuse me, mister." She said getting his attention.
"Yeah?" He answered, "What is it?"
"Do I know you?" The girl asking him was none other than Blake, seemingly being caught by Velimir's familiar face. 

Upon realizing who it was Milos's words echoed in his head 'Keep a low profile if you wish to succeed.' Velimir was quick to answer.

"I don't think we've met before. Why?" The girl's face remained in a deadpan expression when she heard his answer.
"You look like someone I know. Sorry to bother you." She looked down. 
"It's alright, don't apologize." There was an awkward silence between them, Velimir was the first to break it after throwing the butt of his cigarette at the sea.
"So, what brings you on this voyage?" She looked at him for a moment before looking back at the sea, remaining silent for a moment. 
"Family..." She eyed him up. "And you mister?"

"Lionel Dandee" He extended his hand for a handshake "I'm just visiting." Blake looked skeptical of him.
"With all that gear?" she asked with some venom in her voice "I'm a huntsman" he answered with a smile. Blake hesitantly shook his hand and introduced herself
"I'm Blake Belladonna"
"Pleasure to meet you, Miss Belladonna" he let go of her hand and leaned on the railing again.
"I'm guessing you were a student at Beacon, correct?"  She sighed heavily and answered with a simple and short
"Yes..."
"It was quite tragic" He shook his head and kept looking at the sea with Blake joining him soon after.

"Are you sure we've never met before?" She looked at him this time with more confusion.
"As sure as I've ever been," He answered with a firm tone of voice, "so I'm guessing you're a faunus."
She exhaled "Yes, I am... and I'm guessing you're one too by the name." he chuckles a little "Don't judge a book by its cover, even though I have such a name, I'm not a faunus at all." he takes off his hat to reveal that he has no lion ears and points behind him that he doesn't have a tail.

"It was nice talking to you Miss Belladonna, I'll leave you be."
"Thank you..." Velimir leaves her to be alone with her thoughts, while a cloaked figure watches her from afar.

[Meanwhile]

In the Schnee Manor, Vladimir was walking to Jacques' room in a hurry. When he was in front of the door he prepared himself to enter, and with three quick knocks, he entered.

"Mister Schnee, I'd like to talk to you." Jacques looked at him and motioned for him to sit down.
"What do you want to talk about?" without missing a beat Vlad answered, "I quit." He looked at Vlad confused
"What do you-?" He quickly spoke up "Your daughter is well trained to defend herself, she doesn't need me anymore."
"But-"
"No buts, my decision is final. I'll be in the Atlesian military if you need me." Vlad stands up
"Farewell, it was a pleasure working with you." Jacques was in disbelief but he had to face it
"Farewell..." Vlad went to exit and bumped into General Ironwood.
"Good afternoon, general."
"Good afternoon to you as well. Is Jacques here?"
"Yes, he is. Also, could I have a word with you after your meeting with Jacques is over?" Ironwood smiled a little "Of course. Meet me outside." 

[Small timeskip]

Vladimir was sitting on the staircase leading to the Manor while smoking a pipe waiting for Ironwood. After a while he was walking out, Vlad stood up and greeted him. "General, a word?" Vlad walked beside him
"Go on."
"I'd like to enlist in the army." This caught Ironwood's eye and he placed his hands behind his back. "Continue..."