Welcome to Beacon

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We see a large and unnerving ship as it descends upon a landing pad. Two Bullheads fly by and we see swarms of people on the paths around Beacon. Ozpin and Glynda can be seen through the window into Ozpin's office. Looking at what's happening outside,

Glynda: Ironwood certainly loves bringing his work wherever he travels.

Ozpin: Well, running an academy and a military makes him a busy man. But yes, those are a bit of an eyesore.

A chirping beep sounds repeatedly. Ozpin turns to see a hollow-message "Access Requested" on his desk.

Ozpin: Come in.

The doors slide open to reveal Ironwood as Ozpin approaches to greet him.

Ironwood: Ozpin!

Ozpin stands at attention.

Ozpin: Hello, General.

Ironwood: Please, drop the formalities.

Both approach and shake hands as Glynda also approaches.

Ironwood: It's been too long. And Glynda! It has certainly been too long since we last met.

Glynda sighs.

Glynda: I'm already taken. In fact, I'm supposed to meet with him right now.

Glynda exits the office.

Ironwood: Well, she hasn't changed a bit.

Ozpin: So, what in the world has brought you all the way down from Atlas?

He picks up a mug and a kettle, pouring as he speaks.

Ozpin: Headmasters don't typically travel with their students, for the Vytal Festival.

He turns and offers the cup to Ironwood.

Ironwood: Well, you know how much I love Vale this time of year.

Ironwood produces a canteen from his inside coat pocket and pours its contents into his mug.

Ironwood: Besides, with you hosting, I thought that this might be a good opportunity for us to catch up.

Ozpin walks around to his desk, kettle and a new mug in hand.

Ozpin sits and pours himself some coffee.

Ozpin: I can certainly appreciate the quality time between friends, however, a small fleet outside my window has me concerned.

Ironwood: Well, concerned is what brought them here.

Ozpin: I understand that travel between kingdoms has become increasingly difficult.

Ironwood: Oz, you and I both know why I brought those men.

Ozpin: We are in a time of peace. Shows of power like this are just going to give off the wrong impression.

Ironwood: But if what Qrow said is true...

Ozpin: If what Qrow said is true, then we will handle it tactfully.

Ozpin emphasizes this as he holds up an index finger.

Ozpin: It's the Vytal Festival. A time to celebrate unity and peace. So I suggest that you not scare people by transporting hundreds of soldiers halfway across the continent.

Ironwood: I'm just being cautious.

Ozpin: As am I. Which is why we will continue to train the best Huntsmen and Huntresses we can.

Ironwood: Believe me, I am.

Ironwood turns and walks away. He stops near the door and looks back at Ozpin.

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