Not to worry, I'll listen to what she has to say but caution will be exercised.
[ At the end of the day, she doesn't trust Neo. ]
It seems to be around the same time I made my deal with him, then. I was out for the count not long after.
[ July was... the Ultimate Stress. For both of them. ]
Well, according to my research he's kind of a djinn? A genie? He grants wishes to the people he serves. The books mentioned things like riches and armour and familiars? Only... those aren't things I want, or need.
But he's also kind of like a teacher? He's a demon of knowledge. He knows secret knowledge about things that humans don't know about. Which I suppose might come in handy?
[ Look, she's a nerd. This is fine. But she also realises how much Paimon... isn't like how the books make him seem. He seems almost... wrong. Like he barely knows himself. ]
I just hope he has enough patience with that. But maybe teaching him to be a little calmer and give him some focus will be good for him. He's been without purpose for some time, and that's no good for anyone -- let alone someone like him.
[ There's parts of what Ruby says that's worrying. But there's some reassurance, too. It's... just quite a complicated mess, isn't? ]
I'm grateful that you knocked him out. Even I've made him understand I would incapacitate him if need be, so I'm alright with that. And thank you for getting him home safe. I know he might have a demon inside of him, but Peter's still just a regular human.
[ There's a frailty to him that makes Luna fret sometimes, she has to be so careful with him. He doesn't have any powers like she and Ruby do. ]
He's... somewhat draw to things that a different. Like me with my magic. But he'll still get scared.
How... are you different? This isn't to do with your semblance, is it?
[Ruby certainly doesn't blame anyone for not trusting Neo. Heck. This semblance of trust they had was still very new between the two of them was very new. It's a new and difficult experience for her to have an understanding of a person who had sworn revenge against her for so long.]
The math adds up there. That's probably when it happened.
And of course. I don't want anything to happen to Peter either, you're both my friends and I'd do anything to protect the both of you. I didn't want to hurt him but it seemed like the best way to stop him and keep an eye on him.
If he's went so long without a master or a purpose some ground rules might be the best for this thing. So good on you for laying down the law.
[The reading over what Luna's researched about this thing hits closer to home than Ruby had been expecting. Her knowledge of demons, gods and magical creatures were low. A Djinn or genie. That sounded a lot like something she had been carrying on her hip since before she arrived here. Or... She had a small break through January and February as it was laying on her bed waiting for her to actually arrive in Deerington proper.
Luna may have noticed that Ruby's always got a golden lamp hanging off a chain on her belt.]
That sounds like something from my world, actually. There's an object called the Relic of Knowledge. It's a lamp created by the God of Light. It houses a being who can answer three questions every one hundred years.
And I know I've said there isn't a lot of magic in my world but it's one of the traces that they left behind.
It's reassuring to hear that you're not after stuff like that. Maybe it knows something that could end up helping you and Peter with what's going on? Might be a long shot and it's probably not something it would want to admit either.
I guess we'll have to wait and see how it goes. Maybe there's a task or something you could give him to try out? If he doesn't end up calming down we can figure something else out. You're not in this alone, Luna.
[This is where things get complicated.]
It's possible I might have spooked him then if that's the case.
I don't think it's my Semblance no. They're not the most common thing in my world but in theory with training everyone could have one.
...It's my eyes. Silver eyes are a rare trait back where I'm from. I didn't think much about it growing up because there wasn't a lot of information about them outside of stories.
But it turns out there might be a connection to the same God of Light who made the lamp. I saw a vision with him in it and we had the same eyes and could do similar things.
I don't know much else about it. I know it has something to do with protecting creation or preserving life.
Oh no, I completely understand that. And Peter will too, I'm sure. He just... doesn't want to hurt anyone, so I'm sure he'd rather you do what you need to to stop that.
Both he and Peter are aware I'll not hesitate to use magic on him. But I don't want it to have to come to that, so here's hoping. But it's very good to have an extra pair of hands for dealing with him, should we need to.
[ She knows fine well Ruby would be capable to fighting him. But hopefully they can... avoid fighting. She appreciates it all the same.
She... has noticed that golden lamp, actually. She just assumed it's part of Ruby's weaponry. Something to do with Dust, or her Scythe. Something along those lines, since she carries it around her so much. ]
How curious! We don't have anything like that back home. Have you used it at all? I imagine one should consider their questions rather carefully.
I'll have to think of something good for him to do. The books have advised not taking liberties. I can't just... ask him to get me a glass of water, or something like that.
He might be subservient, but he's not my slave, you know?
Not to mention he's technically... very old. He pre-dates modern religions. Beings of that kind of age demand a certain kind of respect.
[ Even if Paimon isn't... exactly himself. ]
Stories are often all that's left of very true things in the world. They're all more real than we all think.
So it's... like some kind of divine gift?
I think maybe he's... spooked by the power. If you have some kind of connection to the God of Light, maybe he recognises that. Like he does with my magic. He's old, and supposedly very powerful. He's... not human. Maybe the power you have is something more like him, but if he's not... completely himself right now, that might be something that scares him too.
Yeah, I do feel less bad about it when you put it that way.
Let's work together to make sure Peter gets out of this alright. I'm sure between the two of us we can do it.
[It's awkward talking about the Relic here. It was a closely guarded secret back at home. It probably didn't need to be held so close to the chest here, but there was only one question left on it and she was sure that it would necessary to save her home.]
I used it once back at home. I think I learned a little more than I bargained for.
I accidentally became one of the leading experts on ancient history, why magic is rare in my world, how the Grimm came to be, and a handful of other things.
...I asked what an immortal being was hiding from us. Turns out it was a lot.
[Let the knowledge that Ruby carries all this around in her dumb little head sink in for a moment.]
Yeah. I understand that. You aren't the type to try and take advantage of someone like that.
But some direction could help him, like a code or a guideline. Take being a Huntress for example. It's my job to protect people who can't protect themselves.
But one of my teachers once told me that doesn't mean we all have to fight. He devoted himself to research and understanding our world better. So that we wouldn't repeat the mistakes that brought disaster.
A nudge to help people out might be what he needs.
And uh... Well. I don't disagree with you but my relationship with ancient beings isn't all that great.
[Ozpin is not a great ancient being to hang around with.]
So I've been learning over the last year.
I guess?? Still trying to figure it out but that seems like the most likely answer. All I know for sure is that I can blast Grimm with my eyeballs if I think about it right.
My mentor hates me when I say it like that. If she shows up don't tell her I said that.
That would make lot of sense. It's something worth asking him about if or when he makes an appearance again? It wasn't really my intention to spook him, but maybe now that I know I can try wearing sunglasses or something? Do you think that would work?
I wish I knew a bit more about how I'm connected to that God. It'd probably help all of us out a bit more here.
I feel like that seems to be quite the usual for handling ancient things. We always get a little more than we bargained for. [ She's... expecting what she's done with Paimon will honestly bear the same fruit. She isn't sure, but she suspects as much. All she can do is just... try to work with it. ] I suppose there's a positive in finding out so much lost information, though? Isn't it better than stumbling around in the dark? I suppose sometimes it's best not to know but... silver linings...?
[ Sometimes there's things that are best not being learned. But she'll always try to find some good in it. ]
That's... a good idea, actually. A demon code, of sorts. I think him not attacking others would be a rather good 'Rule Number One'. Him being... less aggressive would be a nice start.
I think that's a far better role for him. I mean, there's... a lot of... military? aspects to him? From what I've read about what he can do, but he's not actually a demon that fights.
[ A king commands, not fights, sort of speak. ]
You've certainly got a least a bit more experience than me, but that's... worrying. I suppose it's a work in progress?
[ That would be quite a new life goal: improve relationships with ancient beings. ]
That's... very impressive though. Not to worry, I won't tell her about the 'blasting with eyeballs'. :)
I think it would be, yes. I'm not sure if sunglasses would help? Something tells me it's not really a... physical thing. I don't think that's the part demons really care for, maybe it's... something on the inside? Maybe things like souls. That's what he can see? I'm not sure.
Maybe there's some way you can find out in Deerington. It holds a lot of secrets about us, why not something like your connection?
I guess so. For what it's worth I think you made the right choice with this, Luna. I think if anyone can help Peter, it would be you.
It is. I don't regret my choice and I wouldn't take it back. I just have to tread carefully with getting the information out there. It's just a lot of responsibility to carry with it and I've already kind of flubbed up trying to get it there responsibly.
[She might be wanted for treason because of it.]
Every once in awhile I have one of those.
If that's the case it might be something he might take to pretty well? If he's not used to being in a host and he's prone to panicking it might be good to have that sense of familiarity?
Weird. I mean back where I'm from Demon is just another word for Grimm but even Grimm have different ways hunting.
[It's scary whenever Ruby has more knowledge than other people.]
It's weird hearing that from you of all people, but I'm happy to share whatever I do know with you. If it can help you and Peter out I know it'll be worth it.
And yeah, It's a big work in progress. But I would like it to work out more than anything.
[Look. Sometimes you and your family are groomed by an ancient being to fight in a shadow war with his ancient ex-wife. It's complicated.]
Look it's the coolest thing ever! If I could show you I would. Thank you, you're the best~! You would love her if she did show up though. She's helped me out a lot.
Hm. Well I don't really know how to cover up my soul or whatever power he can see. Add that to do the to-do list of things to look into. I'm sure that could be useful to a few people around here.
Huh. I hadn't really thought about that. I guess if there are demons and other kinds of weird creatures around. There must be someone who knows something about gods and stuff, right?
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[ At the end of the day, she doesn't trust Neo. ]
It seems to be around the same time I made my deal with him, then. I was out for the count not long after.
[ July was... the Ultimate Stress. For both of them. ]
Well, according to my research he's kind of a djinn? A genie? He grants wishes to the people he serves. The books mentioned things like riches and armour and familiars? Only... those aren't things I want, or need.
But he's also kind of like a teacher? He's a demon of knowledge. He knows secret knowledge about things that humans don't know about. Which I suppose might come in handy?
[ Look, she's a nerd. This is fine. But she also realises how much Paimon... isn't like how the books make him seem. He seems almost... wrong. Like he barely knows himself. ]
I just hope he has enough patience with that. But maybe teaching him to be a little calmer and give him some focus will be good for him. He's been without purpose for some time, and that's no good for anyone -- let alone someone like him.
[ There's parts of what Ruby says that's worrying. But there's some reassurance, too. It's... just quite a complicated mess, isn't? ]
I'm grateful that you knocked him out. Even I've made him understand I would incapacitate him if need be, so I'm alright with that. And thank you for getting him home safe. I know he might have a demon inside of him, but Peter's still just a regular human.
[ There's a frailty to him that makes Luna fret sometimes, she has to be so careful with him. He doesn't have any powers like she and Ruby do. ]
He's... somewhat draw to things that a different. Like me with my magic. But he'll still get scared.
How... are you different? This isn't to do with your semblance, is it?
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[Ruby certainly doesn't blame anyone for not trusting Neo. Heck. This semblance of trust they had was still very new between the two of them was very new. It's a new and difficult experience for her to have an understanding of a person who had sworn revenge against her for so long.]
The math adds up there. That's probably when it happened.
And of course. I don't want anything to happen to Peter either, you're both my friends and I'd do anything to protect the both of you. I didn't want to hurt him but it seemed like the best way to stop him and keep an eye on him.
If he's went so long without a master or a purpose some ground rules might be the best for this thing. So good on you for laying down the law.
[The reading over what Luna's researched about this thing hits closer to home than Ruby had been expecting. Her knowledge of demons, gods and magical creatures were low. A Djinn or genie. That sounded a lot like something she had been carrying on her hip since before she arrived here. Or... She had a small break through January and February as it was laying on her bed waiting for her to actually arrive in Deerington proper.
Luna may have noticed that Ruby's always got a golden lamp hanging off a chain on her belt.]
That sounds like something from my world, actually. There's an object called the Relic of Knowledge. It's a lamp created by the God of Light. It houses a being who can answer three questions every one hundred years.
And I know I've said there isn't a lot of magic in my world but it's one of the traces that they left behind.
It's reassuring to hear that you're not after stuff like that. Maybe it knows something that could end up helping you and Peter with what's going on? Might be a long shot and it's probably not something it would want to admit either.
I guess we'll have to wait and see how it goes. Maybe there's a task or something you could give him to try out? If he doesn't end up calming down we can figure something else out. You're not in this alone, Luna.
[This is where things get complicated.]
It's possible I might have spooked him then if that's the case.
I don't think it's my Semblance no. They're not the most common thing in my world but in theory with training everyone could have one.
...It's my eyes. Silver eyes are a rare trait back where I'm from. I didn't think much about it growing up because there wasn't a lot of information about them outside of stories.
But it turns out there might be a connection to the same God of Light who made the lamp. I saw a vision with him in it and we had the same eyes and could do similar things.
I don't know much else about it. I know it has something to do with protecting creation or preserving life.
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Both he and Peter are aware I'll not hesitate to use magic on him. But I don't want it to have to come to that, so here's hoping. But it's very good to have an extra pair of hands for dealing with him, should we need to.
[ She knows fine well Ruby would be capable to fighting him. But hopefully they can... avoid fighting. She appreciates it all the same.
She... has noticed that golden lamp, actually. She just assumed it's part of Ruby's weaponry. Something to do with Dust, or her Scythe. Something along those lines, since she carries it around her so much. ]
How curious! We don't have anything like that back home. Have you used it at all? I imagine one should consider their questions rather carefully.
I'll have to think of something good for him to do. The books have advised not taking liberties. I can't just... ask him to get me a glass of water, or something like that.
He might be subservient, but he's not my slave, you know?
Not to mention he's technically... very old. He pre-dates modern religions. Beings of that kind of age demand a certain kind of respect.
[ Even if Paimon isn't... exactly himself. ]
Stories are often all that's left of very true things in the world. They're all more real than we all think.
So it's... like some kind of divine gift?
I think maybe he's... spooked by the power. If you have some kind of connection to the God of Light, maybe he recognises that. Like he does with my magic. He's old, and supposedly very powerful. He's... not human. Maybe the power you have is something more like him, but if he's not... completely himself right now, that might be something that scares him too.
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Let's work together to make sure Peter gets out of this alright. I'm sure between the two of us we can do it.
[It's awkward talking about the Relic here. It was a closely guarded secret back at home. It probably didn't need to be held so close to the chest here, but there was only one question left on it and she was sure that it would necessary to save her home.]
I used it once back at home. I think I learned a little more than I bargained for.
I accidentally became one of the leading experts on ancient history, why magic is rare in my world, how the Grimm came to be, and a handful of other things.
...I asked what an immortal being was hiding from us. Turns out it was a lot.
[Let the knowledge that Ruby carries all this around in her dumb little head sink in for a moment.]
Yeah. I understand that. You aren't the type to try and take advantage of someone like that.
But some direction could help him, like a code or a guideline. Take being a Huntress for example. It's my job to protect people who can't protect themselves.
But one of my teachers once told me that doesn't mean we all have to fight. He devoted himself to research and understanding our world better. So that we wouldn't repeat the mistakes that brought disaster.
A nudge to help people out might be what he needs.
And uh... Well. I don't disagree with you but my relationship with ancient beings isn't all that great.
[Ozpin is not a great ancient being to hang around with.]
So I've been learning over the last year.
I guess?? Still trying to figure it out but that seems like the most likely answer. All I know for sure is that I can blast Grimm with my eyeballs if I think about it right.
My mentor hates me when I say it like that. If she shows up don't tell her I said that.
That would make lot of sense. It's something worth asking him about if or when he makes an appearance again? It wasn't really my intention to spook him, but maybe now that I know I can try wearing sunglasses or something? Do you think that would work?
I wish I knew a bit more about how I'm connected to that God. It'd probably help all of us out a bit more here.
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[ Sometimes there's things that are best not being learned. But she'll always try to find some good in it. ]
That's... a good idea, actually. A demon code, of sorts. I think him not attacking others would be a rather good 'Rule Number One'. Him being... less aggressive would be a nice start.
I think that's a far better role for him. I mean, there's... a lot of... military? aspects to him? From what I've read about what he can do, but he's not actually a demon that fights.
[ A king commands, not fights, sort of speak. ]
You've certainly got a least a bit more experience than me, but that's... worrying. I suppose it's a work in progress?
[ That would be quite a new life goal: improve relationships with ancient beings. ]
That's... very impressive though. Not to worry, I won't tell her about the 'blasting with eyeballs'. :)
I think it would be, yes. I'm not sure if sunglasses would help? Something tells me it's not really a... physical thing. I don't think that's the part demons really care for, maybe it's... something on the inside? Maybe things like souls. That's what he can see? I'm not sure.
Maybe there's some way you can find out in Deerington. It holds a lot of secrets about us, why not something like your connection?
It's okay. I've honestly been bad too
It is. I don't regret my choice and I wouldn't take it back. I just have to tread carefully with getting the information out there. It's just a lot of responsibility to carry with it and I've already kind of flubbed up trying to get it there responsibly.
[She might be wanted for treason because of it.]
Every once in awhile I have one of those.
If that's the case it might be something he might take to pretty well? If he's not used to being in a host and he's prone to panicking it might be good to have that sense of familiarity?
Weird. I mean back where I'm from Demon is just another word for Grimm but even Grimm have different ways hunting.
[It's scary whenever Ruby has more knowledge than other people.]
It's weird hearing that from you of all people, but I'm happy to share whatever I do know with you. If it can help you and Peter out I know it'll be worth it.
And yeah, It's a big work in progress. But I would like it to work out more than anything.
[Look. Sometimes you and your family are groomed by an ancient being to fight in a shadow war with his ancient ex-wife. It's complicated.]
Look it's the coolest thing ever! If I could show you I would. Thank you, you're the best~! You would love her if she did show up though. She's helped me out a lot.
Hm. Well I don't really know how to cover up my soul or whatever power he can see. Add that to do the to-do list of things to look into. I'm sure that could be useful to a few people around here.
Huh. I hadn't really thought about that. I guess if there are demons and other kinds of weird creatures around. There must be someone who knows something about gods and stuff, right?