There's a lot to think about. I can't say I know them the best, but I know them better than just about anyone here.
[She definitely appreciates the sentiment because let's be real. She doesn't always come across as someone to put this much thought into something.
She listens to Ange and gives a shrug.]
Yeah, and that's part of the problem. Back home I am fighting against Ironwood because of really similar issues. I want to think I can stop him but I don't know how possible that's going to be.
Oz... Well we have our issues back at home but I think he could be talked to if something went wrong. So I do trust him more in this case.
[ Well, it's at least good that Ruby trusts the one in whose house they are literally living more, since otherwise that might turn into a concern real quick.
But it's true that - generally speaking - what Ruby is saying doesn't inspire too much confidence in Ange. ]
Do you think he could stop Ironwood then? If it would go that far?
[ It feels like the logical next step. That, and Ange would like to remove as much responsibility from falling squarely on Ruby's own shoulders, considering just how much the other girl already puts on there. ]
[If it were a few months ago Ruby definitely wouldn't be staying under the same roof as Ozpin. If Deerington had done one thing it had at least mended their relationship for the time being.
The next question does get her thinking though.]
I think that depends...
I think Ozpin is one of the few people Ironwood would listen to if it came down to it. And Ozpin does have a much more peaceful approach to things.
I think a lot of what happened in my world could have been avoided if they had the chance to talk.
...But. I don't know. Oz can also be very passive to things. I think we have to keep him on his toes to keep Ironwood on his.
Well.. If there's anything you're good at, it's keeping people on their toes.
[ Or, at the very least, Ange doesn't think Ruby would just let things go down the way they might without her intervention. Surely she would talk to Ozpin if things got to a point that was that bad.
And from the sound of it, Ruby does seem to think talking may do a lot here.
Ange pauses, but then grabs Ruby's hand, giving it a tiny squeeze before releasing it again. ]
Let me know if there's anything I can do as well at any point. We're in this together.
[ It's so hard to feel actually worried about anything when Ruby hugs her. It's like time stops for a moment, and all the nasty and bad things right along with it. Like it's just them, for a moment.
Ange knows it's a feeling that will fade quickly after the hug, but for the moment she lingers in it.
Even though she lets out a very dry laugh. ]
I think we might have to narrow down the definition of 'not being sure of something', or I'll be constantly letting you know about everything I see them doing. [ What's up with all these constantly shady adults. ]
You are aware that 'posturing randomly' and 'not telling the full truth' are pretty much the only two activities adults know, right?
[ But Ange still just sounds amused. Especially since.. well, it's really hard to feel annoyed, or even all that worried, when she's just laying there on the bed together with Ruby.
Especially since she's definitely using this opportunity to snuggle up more with Ruby, shifting so she can rest her forehead against the other girl's.
NO ONE WALK IN NOW, SHE WILL RESORT TO MURDER. ]
But don't worry, I'll keep an eye out. I can't let you deal with all these problems from your world all by yourself, after all.
Oh yeah, I'm aware. But those two do it to the extreme. The extreme of the extreme. I've uh... seen them both at their worst.
[She doesn't keep the tone dark for too long because she appreciates the snuggling too. She leans in and presses her forward against Ange's, letting one arm wrap around her shoulders.]
I'd appreciate it. Glad to know that my super cool girlfriend has my back in situations like this.
[ Look at them, getting all cozy. It makes even heavy topics like this one feel a lot lighter - or maybe it's just that it's very hard to feel worried when she's this close to Ruby, like the other girl is some sort of magic spell. ]
Well, I just know you'd do the same for me. [ If anything, she figures she might have to be worried about keeping Ruby away from the witches if they'd ever show up here.. ] And a bunch of old men don't exactly scare me.
[It was said that Ruby was a spark who could inspire people even in the darkest of times. Maybe it was true. Or maybe she just really liked to cuddle.]
Of course you would. It's one of the many reasons I like you. [She grins and nudges at Ange's arm.] We'll just beat 'em up if they cause any trouble. It's worked in the past, right?
[ She laughs a little. It's a soft sound, but it's definitely a laugh. It's just such a Ruby suggestion to the problem - but that's not to say Ange doesn't like it.
It's just that it's also pretty funny at the same time. ]
I don't think that sounds like too bad of a plan. Surely the two of us can handle an old man when we're working together.
[ Now this scenario is definitely getting amusing. Only Ruby would suggest defeating some people by making them argue with each other - like it's some sort of cartoon.
Ange is totally up for joking around like this though when they're all nicely cuddled up together. ]
Sounds like a plan. What could we say to make them argue? You're the expert.
[She thinks back to all the times Oz and Ironwood had spats. It seemed most of the time they couldn't agree over anything.]
There was a huge deal when we were trying to host a tournament back home. Over who would run security. The both of them kept trying to undermine the other.
[ But she still sounds amused more than annoyed about it. It's such a silly idea, after all, those two not even being able to agree on something so small and basic.. And it's hard to not feel amused more than anything else when Ruby's grin is so nearby, anyway. ]
It was the same for me back home. [ Ange adds, a moment later. It's a little painful to think about, considering they're all dead, but considering the levity of the current topic.. She can bear it. ] My parents and my aunts and uncles all kept arguing over my grandfather's inheritance. It's like adults just can't ever work together and have the hardest thing agreeing on anything at all.
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[She definitely appreciates the sentiment because let's be real. She doesn't always come across as someone to put this much thought into something.
She listens to Ange and gives a shrug.]
Yeah, and that's part of the problem. Back home I am fighting against Ironwood because of really similar issues. I want to think I can stop him but I don't know how possible that's going to be.
Oz... Well we have our issues back at home but I think he could be talked to if something went wrong. So I do trust him more in this case.
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But it's true that - generally speaking - what Ruby is saying doesn't inspire too much confidence in Ange. ]
Do you think he could stop Ironwood then? If it would go that far?
[ It feels like the logical next step. That, and Ange would like to remove as much responsibility from falling squarely on Ruby's own shoulders, considering just how much the other girl already puts on there. ]
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The next question does get her thinking though.]
I think that depends...
I think Ozpin is one of the few people Ironwood would listen to if it came down to it. And Ozpin does have a much more peaceful approach to things.
I think a lot of what happened in my world could have been avoided if they had the chance to talk.
...But. I don't know. Oz can also be very passive to things. I think we have to keep him on his toes to keep Ironwood on his.
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[ Or, at the very least, Ange doesn't think Ruby would just let things go down the way they might without her intervention. Surely she would talk to Ozpin if things got to a point that was that bad.
And from the sound of it, Ruby does seem to think talking may do a lot here.
Ange pauses, but then grabs Ruby's hand, giving it a tiny squeeze before releasing it again. ]
Let me know if there's anything I can do as well at any point. We're in this together.
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Yeah, I like to think so too. I'm a little chaotic like that. Or at least I don't like to let people get away with messing things up for people.
[She returns that squeeze then slides in a little closer to give Ange a hug.]
Will do. Honestly the best we can do right now is keep our eyes peeled for anything shady.
Just let me know if you see either of them up to something you're not sure of.
We'll figure out what to do from there.
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Ange knows it's a feeling that will fade quickly after the hug, but for the moment she lingers in it.
Even though she lets out a very dry laugh. ]
I think we might have to narrow down the definition of 'not being sure of something', or I'll be constantly letting you know about everything I see them doing. [ What's up with all these constantly shady adults. ]
Hope you like ancient tags.
You noticed that, huh? Okay. Uh- I'm going to have to work on that because there's a whole lot to cover there.
But if Ironwood's doing any posturing like he did on that network post. Let me know about that.
And Oz... If he's being vague or if you don't think he's telling you the full truth let me know.
They both kind of have a history of those things back on my world.
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[ But Ange still just sounds amused. Especially since.. well, it's really hard to feel annoyed, or even all that worried, when she's just laying there on the bed together with Ruby.
Especially since she's definitely using this opportunity to snuggle up more with Ruby, shifting so she can rest her forehead against the other girl's.
NO ONE WALK IN NOW, SHE WILL RESORT TO MURDER. ]
But don't worry, I'll keep an eye out. I can't let you deal with all these problems from your world all by yourself, after all.
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Oh yeah, I'm aware. But those two do it to the extreme. The extreme of the extreme. I've uh... seen them both at their worst.
[She doesn't keep the tone dark for too long because she appreciates the snuggling too. She leans in and presses her forward against Ange's, letting one arm wrap around her shoulders.]
I'd appreciate it. Glad to know that my super cool girlfriend has my back in situations like this.
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Well, I just know you'd do the same for me. [ If anything, she figures she might have to be worried about keeping Ruby away from the witches if they'd ever show up here.. ] And a bunch of old men don't exactly scare me.
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Of course you would. It's one of the many reasons I like you. [She grins and nudges at Ange's arm.] We'll just beat 'em up if they cause any trouble. It's worked in the past, right?
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[ She laughs a little. It's a soft sound, but it's definitely a laugh. It's just such a Ruby suggestion to the problem - but that's not to say Ange doesn't like it.
It's just that it's also pretty funny at the same time. ]
I don't think that sounds like too bad of a plan. Surely the two of us can handle an old man when we're working together.
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Plus we get along and I bet we can get those two to argue about something and take advantage of the situation.
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Ange is totally up for joking around like this though when they're all nicely cuddled up together. ]
Sounds like a plan. What could we say to make them argue? You're the expert.
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Oooh~! Good question.
We could say we're going to have a picnic and need someone to organize I'm sure they'll fight over who gets to do that.
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[ Ange's quiet for a moment. Because she's surprised, yes. Though it's in the sort of way that easily melts into amusement a moment later. ]
Is that all it'd take? [ Do they argue over that little? Are adults in Remnant all like that?
.. Well, thinking about her own parents and her aunts and uncles.. Yes, maybe all adults everywhere are just like that. ]
They can't even relinquish control over a simple picnic?
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I'm pretty sure yes.
[She thinks back to all the times Oz and Ironwood had spats. It seemed most of the time they couldn't agree over anything.]
There was a huge deal when we were trying to host a tournament back home. Over who would run security. The both of them kept trying to undermine the other.
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[ But she still sounds amused more than annoyed about it. It's such a silly idea, after all, those two not even being able to agree on something so small and basic.. And it's hard to not feel amused more than anything else when Ruby's grin is so nearby, anyway. ]
It was the same for me back home. [ Ange adds, a moment later. It's a little painful to think about, considering they're all dead, but considering the levity of the current topic.. She can bear it. ] My parents and my aunts and uncles all kept arguing over my grandfather's inheritance. It's like adults just can't ever work together and have the hardest thing agreeing on anything at all.