The Cat and the Schnee (Winter Schnee x Male Reader)

A Step Back

Just what you'd expect, it didn't take long for the Atlas Military to storm into the ballroom, all the guest were being lined up and questioned. Including you, while trying not to bring any extra attention to yourself. The answers you gave were vague and ambiguous, so much so that the soldiers lost interest and gave up on asking you all together.

Gin: (scroll call) I don't get it what was the plan here? Nothing was stolen and all the guest are accounted for.

You: You got me there, For all we know this could've just been Dimitri's way of screwing with me. Did you get anything off the security footage?

Gin: Sorry no, the surveillance system crashed when the attack happened and by the time it was back on everyone was out cold.

You: What about Sara? She just up and vanished.

Gin: Yeah got a call from her a while ago, she said she didn't want to deal with the military so she got out fast.

You: (sighs) Could've gave me a heads up but whatever, just tell Kuzan to listen out for anything weird at the club.

Gin: Will do, I'll do a sweep of the city security mainframe and get back to you.

You: Thanks kid.

You hang up the scroll, Looking back at the soldiers they seemed to have finished up questioning the guest.

???: Excuse me.

Following the sound of the voice, it was the big man himself. General James Ironwood, this was your first time meeting him in person.

You: (Woah you are one big bastard) Yes sir?

Ironwood: I couldn't help but notice, of everyone here your face is the only one I don't recognize. Who are you?

You: Just a local club owner.

Ironwood: Care to explain what a night club owner is doing at this kind of gathering? Your presence seems the most suspicious.

???: I invited him sir.

Both you and the General turned to see Winter approaching, the nervous look you had seen her with moments ago had vanished and was now replaced with her usual cool stern demeanor. Ironwood raised an eyebrow to this before shifting his glance back to you.

Ironwood: I see. Well the issue seems well in hand for the time being, Jacqueline will stay behind to follow up on anything missed.

You: Hey General. (Flicks him a business card) Feel free to drop by some time, first round of drinks will be on me.

Ironwood examines the card for a moment, he then gives a quick nod before pocketing the card and heads for the exit.

You: (smirking) Think I just got your boss's blessing.

Winter: (sigh) Can you take this a little more seriously? What were you even thinking, as if the General would be seen at that kind of establishment.

You: Who knows, could be just what he needs to unwind a bit more.

Jackie then appears next you with her hand over her mouth, trying not to laugh out loud.

Jackie: You really are something else Y/n. (Turning to Winter) Lighten up a little Winter,

Winter: Was that an attempt at reassuring me? Because it didn't work. At all.

You: We could always finished from where we left off, before... you know.

Winter gives you an icy glare, chuckling at her reaction you put your hands up in a mock surrender. She then presses her fingers to her temples and lets out a big sigh.