Tipping Point

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In the green forest:
Nora: Another day, another adventure!
Sonic: You got that right!
Ruby: What's on the agenda today?
Jaune: Walking!
Nora: With the side of...?
Ren: Walking.
Ruby then sighs.
Pyrrha: We'll make it there soon, I'm sure of it.
Ruby: Haven is a lot farther away than I thought.
Ren: Ruby... How long did you think this journey was going to take?
Ruby: I don't know! I grew up in a small area, I've never been this far away from home.
Sonic: Well you are now.
Jaune: Right, but... how long?
Ruby: Maybe like, uh... two weeks?
Sonic, Jaune: What?!
Ruby: Okay fine, three or something! Look, whatever.
Sonic sees something from the distance.
Sonic: Hmm? What's that over there?

Nora takes a look.
Jaune: That's strange... I didn't think we'd be hitting another village for a few days.
Nora: Are those buildings... damaged?
Sonic: Damaged?!
Pyrrha: We gotta look for survivors!
They all ran to the village and went to look for survivors.
Ruby: Anything?
Nora: Nothing over here!
Jaune: No one over here either!
Pyrrha: No one here!
Sonic ran around the village to look for survivors and comes back.
Sonic: Nope!
Ren: It almost seems like the Town was abandoned.
Sonic: Abandoned huh? Makes sense. Look at the buildings.
Ruby: Yeah.
Nora: Hey, I think I found something!
Sonic: What is it?
Nora: Oniyuri? Never heard of it.
Jaune: Me neither.
Pyrrha: Same here.
Ren: I have.
Sonic: You did?
Ren: You might think of it as Anima's Mountain Glenn, had it never been completed. Years ago, the richest members of Mistral were unhappy with how the kingdom was being run. Frustrated with the council, they pooled their resources together to build their own city. With their own laws. They hoped that one day, it could maybe even become its own kingdom. Many thought it would be the future. I know my parents did.
Sonic: Your... parents?
Ruby: What happened?
Ren: What always happens.
Pyrrha: Oh, no.
Jaune: The Grimm.
Ren: Not just any one.
Sonic: Just one?
Jaune: Come on, let's just get through here. This place gives me the creeps.
The rest walked away except for Sonic and Ruby.
Sonic: I feel bad for Ren.
Ruby: Same here.
Sonic: Come on, let's go.
They both followed the rest of Team JNPR.

In a concert:

Tails and Weiss were singing together.
Tails, Weiss: I'm not your pet Not another thing you own I was not born guilty of your crimes Your riches and your influence can't hold me anymore I won't be possessed Burden by a royal test I will not surrender, this life is mine!
The audience claps as Tails and Weiss looks to Jacques and Whitley.
Weiss looks down for a bit.
Tails: Are you okay, Weiss?
Weiss: Yeah, I'm fine. Thanks Tails. For a fox like you, you sure know how to sing.
Tails: He he, it was because of you.

In the hall:

People were in the hall drinking with their dresses and tuxedos. Tails and Weiss were next to Jacques and Whitley.
Jacques: That's precisely my point. We offer Faunus the exact same wages given to the rest of our mining staff. Their argument's completely invalid right out the gate.
Businessman: Well, I think the bigger issue here is our society as a whole.
Weiss looks at the painting of Beacon.
Tails: Beacon.
Weiss: Yeah, it is.
Weiss goes to the pairing, but holds Weiss.
Jacques: Where are you going?
Weiss: I'm... just a little thirsty.
Jacques: Sweetheart, we have people for that.
Tails: But she can get it herself. She'll be right back I'll take her.
Jacques turns around as Tails and Weiss goes to the painting.
Henry: It's beautiful. You two match.
Weiss: Yes, it's a lovely painting.
Tails: *Whispers* Do you know this guy?
Weiss: *Whispers* Nope.
Henry: So, that was my attempt at breaking the ice... How am I doing so far.
Weiss: You are leaving a lot to be desired.
Henry: Well, I've always appreciated honesty. And your the one who singed with her. Name's Henry Marigold.
Henry sticks his hand out to both of them as they all shake hands.
Tails: Tails.
Weiss: Weiss Schnee.
Henry: I know. I saw your performance. Obviously. You were wonderful. And I promise I'm not just saying that cause you're pretty. Honesty, remember?
Tails: (I don't like this guy.)
Henry: So... You think about buying it?
Weiss: No. I don't think so.
Henry: Yeah... kinda pricey for a painting.
Tails: It's not just a painting you know. It's to raise money.
Henry: Oh, really? For what?
Weiss: For what?!
Henry: I'll admit, I only come to these things for the food and drinks. And the extraordinary company, of course. So what, is it another Mantle fundraiser or something?
Weiss: Get out.
Henry: What?
Weiss: Get out, or I will have security escort you out.
Henry: But I haven't done anyth-
Weiss: Leave!
Henry: Whatever.
Henry leaves.
Trophy Wife: But really, does it come as any surprise what happened to Vale?
Tails, Weiss: Huh?
Trophy Wife: It was a long time coming if you ask me.
Husband: Honey...
Trophy Wife: What? You said the same thing last night. If they're so arrogant to think they can get by without proper kingdom defense, then I say good riddance.
Weiss: Shut up!
Tails: Weiss...
Weiss: You don't have a clue! None of you do!
Trophy Wife: Excuse me?!
Weiss: You're all just standing around talking about nothing! Worrying about your hair, your money, your stupid problems that don't mean anything!
Jacques: Weiss, that's enough!
Tails: Hey, let go of her!
Weiss: Let go of me!
Jacques: You're embarrassing the family!
Weiss: I said let go!
Weiss falls to the ground as she accidentally summons a bull and it was going towards her.
Trophy Wife: Please, I'm sorry! I'm sorry! Just leave me alone!
As the bull was going for her, a gunshot shoots the bull as is disappears.
Trophy Wife: Arrest her! What are you waiting for? She's insane, she should be locked up!
Ironwood: She's the only one making sense around here. Thanks for the party, Jacques.
Ironwood walks away.
Tails: Weiss, are you okay.
Weiss: I'm okay.
Jacques gets mad at Weiss.

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