Help in Need

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On Beacon, passing a large and unnerving ship as it descends upon a landing pad. Two Bullheads fly by as the camera slowly lowers to show ant-like swarms of people on the paths around Beacon. The camera shifts to the top of a tower veiled behind clouds. Ozpin and Glynda can be seen through the window into Ozpin's office.

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

Ozpin: Well, running an academy and a military makes him a busy man.

The camera switches to an over-the-shoulder from Ozpin's perspective as three more Bullheads fly in.

Ozpin: 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 camera switches to a low perspective beyond Ozpin's desk and facing the doors as they slide open to reveal Ironwood as Ozpin approaches to greet him cordially.

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: Oh, James!

She gives a personable wave and then drops all pleasantries, looking at Ozpin.

Glynda: I'll be outside.

She walks away, leaving the two gentlemen.

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

As Ozpin speaks, the camera shifts and Glynda can be seen from behind Ozpin and Ironwood as she exits the room.

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.

The camera shifts to a close-up showing the mug changing hands. A clink is heard.

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

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

He sits on his chair at his table and pours himself a coffee as he speaks.

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.

He takes a sip from his mug and placed it down before replying to Ironwood.

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

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