My leg's fine. I think it healed up with the whole... coming back thing. Got a scar, but I can live with it. Honestly what I wanted was not to go down that road again. But Deerington clearly doesn't care what I want.
It really wasn't cool. People got hurt. People could have died. I'm not doing that again if I can help it. I can't let myself do that again.
Are you sure? Do you want me to get someone to check on you?
[He's half tempted to drag himself out of bed again, but he really doesn't think he can manage another trip through town. ]
Is that how that works? Than I just feel like garbage. It's not the injuries. I should be okay. I'll call Yang or Uncle Qrow soon.
I know. I didn't want that for you either. The town is kind of absolutely rude. As I'm starting to realize.
I was just trying to lighten the mood. It kind of sucked. No one died that what counts. I will gladly support no giant robots being made anymore. I won't let you do it again. I promise.
I think so? That sounds weird. You definitely need to take that looked at. That's not normal. Please get that checked out.
I don't know if the town will give me the option. I'm really scared it'll happen again. It could get at me like it was nothing. And people came really close to dying. Way too close.
[Too close for his comfort. What if it happened again? What if he actually managed to kill someone if this went for a round two?]
[She feels bad beating around the bush about her dying. She was still reeling from it herself and just wasn't really sure she was ready to talk about it yet.
She wanted to make sure he was okay. Her problems could wait until after that.]
Good to know. I will, I promise. I just need to rest for a little.
I won't let you do it again. If the town does something to you then I'll step in. I'll protect them from you. I'll protect you from you. I promise.
[He's still worried about her. Something isn't sitting right and he can't figure out what it is. It takes a little while for another letter to come, Varian's been mulling it over. Normally his self-loathing will take over- his distrust in seeing those two little words I promise. But Ruby kept hers. Despite everything, she stopped him. ]
If anyone else had said that I don't know if I could believe them. But you managed it once before. So I'm holding you to that one. Thank you. I know it sucks but it means a lot.
[She didn't like having to promise to do something like this. It ripped at her heart to say that she'll hurt him if she has to. ...But now she's seen for herself what he can do. If it was assurance he needed than she was willing to do it for him.]
Thanks for believing in me. It does suck and I hate it. But I know it's something you might need. So until we figure it out I'll be there.
[He hates having to ask it of her. He knows how much it has hurt her, how much thinking about having to do it again does even more damage. It's selfish, to put this on her, and he knows it. But he also knows she can get it done now. If she has to. It gives him comfort, even if he feels guilty about it.]
Thank you. I'm sorry I had to ask you to do that. It's not fair. Just... so you know I am aware it's a big ask. You can ask some horrible thing of me too if you want. Make it fair.
[She does hate it. It tears her up inside in a way she can't describe. It's just such a twisted take on her duty that she can't help but agree to it. She doesn't want to see him hurt like that, she doesn't want him to hurt anyone. So she'll just take the burden and all the pain that comes with it on by herself. ...That's what a Huntress does, right?]
It's what needed to be done.
[No "You're Welcome." or "I forgive you." Or "It's okay." She's aware how much it hurt her to go through it the first time, she knows it's going to be just as bad if not worse to do it again.]
When you're up for it. Open up the cupboard beside your fridge. Promise me you'll record it when you do.
[Mr.Fluffers may be rigged to come launch himself right into his face. It didn't equal up to what he had asked of her, but she'll get her jollies.]
[He stares at that response for a very long time. He thinks he's likely always going to struggle. Understanding why people care about him regardless of what he's done. It might be because he really doesn't like himself all that much- fathoming why people would is always... tricky. Especially when they know how very much not easy being with him is.
At least he's smart enough not to argue with her on this one.]
Thank you. For literally everything. I'd like that. A lot. I've missed you.
[And there, sketched towards the bottom is a lil' drawing. Look, Ruby it's you!]
[Honestly. There is a whole lot going wrong in Ruby's life and she wasn't really making it easier on herself. This note takes a bit of that weight off her chest and makes her feel a little bit better. She's kind of blown away by her drawing talent. She had kind of made it a point to glance through his books when he wasn't looking or busy with an experiment, so she knew he had talent. It was just really touching to see one of her.]
You're welcome. Thank you too. I've missed you so much. So very very much. It's good to have you back.
That's pretty dorky looking girl you drew. She must feel pretty special to have you drawing her like that.
[There's a drawing of her own at the bottom of the page. It's done in crayon and is probably one of the best drawings she has ever done. Feel honored Varian ]
[He only saves it for special occasions. Rapunzel is the artist of the group, after all- he's happy to be the Science Guy and just... dabble and not show it off all that much.]
It's good to be back. Really hoping I don't go away again any time soon.
She is pretty dorky, but she's very special too. The best, in fact. Scientifically proven.
[Okay, she can't hear him, but that really did bring a proper laugh out of him. Oh my god, this is adorable.]
Same here. It just wasn't the same without YOU you around. Who else am I supposed to sneak into movie theaters?
She does her best. She kind of wings it most of the time but she makes it work. Good thing she's tight with the best science guy around to give her the facts like that. He's gonna get such a noogie when she sees him next.
They totally are! But in a good way! They make a nice triangle with your big goober eyes.
Sometimes you have to sneak into movie theaters or get weirdo carnies mad at you.
[There's a few dots littering the next few lines of the page. Along with some squiggles. She put in a solid effort to think of a way to respond to this without bringing to attention how much she thought she failed and died but the words just didn't come to her. So she abandons the attempt to argue with it.
Maybe it's just a sign she conceded?
Clearly more jokes will draw attention away from that.]
Wonderful~! You're very welcome! I guess I can move onto telling you that your scraggly arms really bring the whole look together. Or how you're super light and it makes lugging you around like a grape super easy.
[Those are a lot of squiggles and dots. He's not quite sure if they mean something or if she's trying to like... draw Ruddiger or something. It could be either or, with Ruby. ]
Full of the compliments today. First my buck teeth and my 'goober eyes' and now my scraggly arms. Feeling the love. Also a grape?
You just have to trust me that they all come together into a very adorable look. 10/10. Would definitely date. Yeah. You're super light. Just like a grape. Can you think of something lighter than a grape?
I'll take your word for it. I can list several hundred things lighter than a grape. Scientifically speaking, there are LOTS of things lighter than a grape.
Can't shut up over a letter :) Anyhow, gonna try and get a few hours sleep. Catch you later at some point? When I'm feeling a little less like death warmed up Literally
Last I heard this takes about a week or so Hopefully once that's done I'll feel less like I fell off a cliff But will do. You'll be the first to know - V
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Got a scar, but I can live with it.
Honestly what I wanted was not to go down that road again.
But Deerington clearly doesn't care what I want.
It really wasn't cool. People got hurt. People could have died.
I'm not doing that again if I can help it.
I can't let myself do that again.
Are you sure?
Do you want me to get someone to check on you?
[He's half tempted to drag himself out of bed again, but he really doesn't think he can manage another trip through town. ]
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Than I just feel like garbage.
It's not the injuries.
I should be okay. I'll call Yang or Uncle Qrow soon.
I know. I didn't want that for you either.
The town is kind of absolutely rude.
As I'm starting to realize.
I was just trying to lighten the mood.
It kind of sucked. No one died that what counts.
I will gladly support no giant robots being made anymore.
I won't let you do it again.
I promise.
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That sounds weird. You definitely need to take that looked at.
That's not normal.
Please get that checked out.
I don't know if the town will give me the option.
I'm really scared it'll happen again.
It could get at me like it was nothing.
And people came really close to dying.
Way too close.
[Too close for his comfort. What if it happened again? What if he actually managed to kill someone if this went for a round two?]
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She wanted to make sure he was okay. Her problems could wait until after that.]
Good to know.
I will, I promise.
I just need to rest for a little.
I won't let you do it again.
If the town does something to you then I'll step in.
I'll protect them from you.
I'll protect you from you.
I promise.
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If anyone else had said that I don't know if I could believe them.
But you managed it once before.
So I'm holding you to that one.
Thank you.
I know it sucks but it means a lot.
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Thanks for believing in me.
It does suck and I hate it.
But I know it's something you might need.
So until we figure it out I'll be there.
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Thank you.
I'm sorry I had to ask you to do that.
It's not fair.
Just... so you know I am aware it's a big ask.
You can ask some horrible thing of me too if you want.
Make it fair.
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It's what needed to be done.
[No "You're Welcome." or "I forgive you." Or "It's okay." She's aware how much it hurt her to go through it the first time, she knows it's going to be just as bad if not worse to do it again.]
When you're up for it.
Open up the cupboard beside your fridge.
Promise me you'll record it when you do.
[Mr.Fluffers may be rigged to come launch himself right into his face. It didn't equal up to what he had asked of her, but she'll get her jollies.]
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It doesn't make it any easier for you, though. It's still an awful thing to ask of anyone, much less the person you love.
Okay.
That's not ominous or anything but sure.
[He will S C R E A M.]
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No. But I didn't choose to be with you because I thought it would be easy. I did it because I cared. That hasn't changed.
You asked.
[She can't wait.]
Maybe when we're both feeling better we can get together.
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At least he's smart enough not to argue with her on this one.]
Thank you. For literally everything.
I'd like that. A lot.
I've missed you.
[And there, sketched towards the bottom is a lil' drawing. Look, Ruby it's you!]
I love you. I really, really love you.
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You're welcome.
Thank you too.
I've missed you so much.
So very very much.
It's good to have you back.
That's pretty dorky looking girl you drew.
She must feel pretty special to have you drawing her like that.
[There's a drawing of her own at the bottom of the page. It's done in crayon and is probably one of the best drawings she has ever done. Feel honored Varian ]
I love you too. A whole bunch.
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It's good to be back. Really hoping I don't go away again any time soon.
She is pretty dorky, but she's very special too. The best, in fact. Scientifically proven.
[Okay, she can't hear him, but that really did bring a proper laugh out of him. Oh my god, this is adorable.]
My teeth are not that big!
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Who else am I supposed to sneak into movie theaters?
She does her best. She kind of wings it most of the time but she makes it work.
Good thing she's tight with the best science guy around to give her the facts like that.
He's gonna get such a noogie when she sees him next.
They totally are! But in a good way! They make a nice triangle with your big goober eyes.
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Her best is more than she gives herself credit for.
He will accept the noogie with grace and humility.
Goober eyes?
You always know exactly what to say to make a guy blush.
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[She stares at that briefly. Her best really didn't feel like it was worth a whole lot at the moment. She didn't have much to show after last month.]
When it works out.
He wouldn't be able to escape the headlock either way.
Definitely goober eyes.
I'm a charmer, What can I say?
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Nope. All the time. Not just when it works out. That's not how "your best" works. Not every day is a winning day.
I'm charmed. Thanks for pointing out my giant teeth and goober eyes. So charmed. Swoon.
[Yes, he wrote the word 'swoon' whatchu gonna do about it?]
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[There's a few dots littering the next few lines of the page. Along with some squiggles. She put in a solid effort to think of a way to respond to this without bringing to attention how much she thought she failed and died but the words just didn't come to her. So she abandons the attempt to argue with it.
Maybe it's just a sign she conceded?
Clearly more jokes will draw attention away from that.]
Wonderful~! You're very welcome!
I guess I can move onto telling you that your scraggly arms really bring the whole look together.
Or how you're super light and it makes lugging you around like a grape super easy.
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[Those are a lot of squiggles and dots. He's not quite sure if they mean something or if she's trying to like... draw Ruddiger or something. It could be either or, with Ruby. ]
Full of the compliments today. First my buck teeth and my 'goober eyes' and now my scraggly arms. Feeling the love. Also a grape?
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You just have to trust me that they all come together into a very adorable look.
10/10. Would definitely date.
Yeah. You're super light. Just like a grape. Can you think of something lighter than a grape?
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I can list several hundred things lighter than a grape.
Scientifically speaking, there are LOTS of things lighter than a grape.
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Yeah well.
Shut up.
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Anyhow, gonna try and get a few hours sleep.
Catch you later at some point?
When I'm feeling a little less like death warmed up
Literally
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Sounds swell.
I might do the same thing.
That would be great.
Just let me know when you’re feeling better.
Rest up.
Your pal, RR.
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Hopefully once that's done I'll feel less like I fell off a cliff
But will do.
You'll be the first to know
- V