[ honestly, he had been waiting for the response. jaune can be a bit reckless and foolish, but he is genuinely a good kid, and ozpin knew he would get around to calming down and contacting him eventually. and since that day, ozpin has found a place to stay, slept for approximately 16 hours, and feels recuperated. recharged, even.
he still has to sort through his head, the guilt and the pain of what had happened (to both him, his school, and his students), but for now, he feels relatively energized.
definitely more than capable of dodging another punch to the face, anyway.
but all of that goes to the wayside, and ozpin's voice sounds warm: ]
[ Salty Arc is still rude!!! But he definitely waits until Ozpin arrives at the place, in which he will immediately discover Jaune right outside the Welcome Centre, leaning against the building itself.
Jaune looks up at sees Ozpin, too, but... despite knowing what he wants to say to him, he still hesitates at first. Maybe it would be fair to let Ozpin speak first... ]
[ ozpin, to his credit, looks relatively okay. definitely with a lot more energy than he did the day before, and he's moving much more like he typically does. not slow, but smooth, and even, and with purpose. recharging his aura had been a good thing.
he stops a few feet away from jaune, placing his hands on top of his cane, and he offers jaune a genuine smile, eyes bright. ]
Are you alright?
[ jaune looks . . . well, awkward and sheepish, but. ozpin supposes that's to be expected. ]
[ Jaune gets almost frustrated that Ozpin isn't yelling at him, or... whatever Jaune imagined the repercussions would be. He still intends to apologize, though, but first it's time for some exposition!
With a sigh, Jaune's shoulders drop, and with it his guard. ]
... This is where we found each other again, right here. I was angry, confused, she was scared... lost...
It... wasn't the smoothest reunion.
[ Not unlike Jaune and Ozpin's. Not that there was any punching and yelling with Pyrrha, but it occurs to Jaune that Ozpin was likely in a similar state of mind upon arrival. It wasn't the best time for demanding answers and airing grievances. ]
[ he's quiet, allowing jaune to speak -- and ozpin looks understanding, allowing himself to exhale slowly at the picture jaune is painting. ]
I can imagine not.
[ tiredly enough, quietly. still watching jaune. and he considers that, for a long moment, before continuing to speak. ]
It seems, though, that you have all managed to craft a life for yourselves here, judging from the conversations I have had with your classmates and friends. Despite the burdens of war at home, you have all managed to thrive.
[ It's by no means a perfect life. Nobody still knows what tomorrow holds, most of all Pyrrha, Penny... and now Ozpin...
Jaune pauses, then swallows. ]
When you said you care about what happened to her, I was angry because it was already too late. Your pity wouldn't undo all the bad things that happened. ... Later, I realized the way I acted wouldn't rewrite history either. Nothing will ever change what happened.
... I'm sorry for taking it out on you. [ He looks away, feeling ashamed for acting like a dumb brute. (Look, nobody knows what it's like to take a punch better than Jaune Arc, IT SUCKS) ]
[ jaune gets there, eventually. and ozpin patiently waits, because admitting your wrongs is difficult, even for the best of them -- even if ozpin doesn't think jaune acted, strictly, in a wrong manner. if anything, jaune acted exactly how ozpin would expect a traumatized, frustrated, angry teenager to act.
he looks faintly amused at jaune's suggestion, though. that is an innovative one, and wryly, to himself, ozpin thinks, there is no beacon to expel you from, at the moment. but that, honestly, is beside the point -- and even if there were, ozpin would never.
instead, he considers jaune for a long moment before reaching out to place a hand on his shoulder, squeezing gently. ]
Consider it forgotten.
[ and ozpin removes his hand to place it back upon his cane, before he continues, a bit dryly: ]
On the contrary, I should give you the highest of awards. [ and ozpin tilts his head, his eyes bright, amused. ] It's been an incredibly long time since a student has managed to punch me in the face.
[ Jaune meant retroactively if anything. The school is gone, that's true, but not in Jaune's heart. Despite everything that happened, Jaune loves Beacon for the opportunities he was given, the friends he had made, the lessons he learned...
One bad day doesn't wash all the happy ones away. Having said that, Jaune still has some contempt for other aspects of it. The Maidens deal in particular makes him upset, and later when he finds out that the Spring Maiden ran away because she wasn't quite ready either... well, it'll likely reaffirm Jaune's opinion that there has to be a better way. ]
I'm... not sure if I can live up to that reputation, heh...
[ Also said a little dryly, before remembering that he's still supposed to be angry. ]
Thanks, Professor. I'm... not sure if I'm ready to forget anything yet. I don't think I can... But we're on the same side.
[ Although it goes without saying that Pyrrha's side will always come first. ]
[ in quiet agreement. salem is the true enemy, here, and in-fighting is not only pointless, but suicidal. particularly if she shows up here, with her full powers and capabilities.
which reminds him: ]
But keep in mind, Mr. Arc, that not everyone may be so forgiving of a quick temper.
[ it's said gently enough -- understanding, because ozpin does understand why jaune acted the way that he did, and honestly, ozpin does not fault him for it. ]
I contain a great deal of power, but I cannot be two places in once should our enemy arrive. And I won't have the same level of surprise, that I did before, if Cinder and her allies make her way here.
[ there's a slight tap of his cane, against the ground. ]
Rely on your friends, and your teammates, if that day comes. Together, we can win, should we have the same goal in mind. I will not make the same mistake twice.
[ Neither will Pyrrha - or so they promised together. He believes it. ]
Second chances like this don't come often, right? ... Will you be telling everyone the whole story now?
[ Not that Jaune ever shared what he knows with Weiss, Yang or Blake. Even Pyrrha was better off not knowing the stupid way Remnant was created, but that world's lore hardly matters to her anymore.
In some ways, Jaune is a hypocrite for keeping Qrow's secrets after all. ]
[ on both fronts, and he seems tired at the prospect of having to go through the entire story, but -- what is done is done, and there is little left to do except fill in the blanks. ]
Whether or not it will put anyone at ease remains to be seen, but soon enough, we will all be on the same page, more or less. But I'm afraid I cannot tell you all what Salem is planning, or what she may do next -- I am in the dark as well as the rest of you, until this world grants me more information, or until Qrow arrives.
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voice;
he still has to sort through his head, the guilt and the pain of what had happened (to both him, his school, and his students), but for now, he feels relatively energized.
definitely more than capable of dodging another punch to the face, anyway.
but all of that goes to the wayside, and ozpin's voice sounds warm: ]
Of course. When, and where?
voice;
[ It's the easiest place to find for a newcomer, plus maybe it's metaphorical... or something!! ]
...I'm already there.
voice;
[ ozpin is sure jaune won't, but all things considered!! ]
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[ Salty Arc is still rude!!! But he definitely waits until Ozpin arrives at the place, in which he will immediately discover Jaune right outside the Welcome Centre, leaning against the building itself.
Jaune looks up at sees Ozpin, too, but... despite knowing what he wants to say to him, he still hesitates at first. Maybe it would be fair to let Ozpin speak first... ]
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he stops a few feet away from jaune, placing his hands on top of his cane, and he offers jaune a genuine smile, eyes bright. ]
Are you alright?
[ jaune looks . . . well, awkward and sheepish, but. ozpin supposes that's to be expected. ]
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With a sigh, Jaune's shoulders drop, and with it his guard. ]
... This is where we found each other again, right here. I was angry, confused, she was scared... lost...
It... wasn't the smoothest reunion.
[ Not unlike Jaune and Ozpin's. Not that there was any punching and yelling with Pyrrha, but it occurs to Jaune that Ozpin was likely in a similar state of mind upon arrival. It wasn't the best time for demanding answers and airing grievances. ]
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I can imagine not.
[ tiredly enough, quietly. still watching jaune. and he considers that, for a long moment, before continuing to speak. ]
It seems, though, that you have all managed to craft a life for yourselves here, judging from the conversations I have had with your classmates and friends. Despite the burdens of war at home, you have all managed to thrive.
[ which is truly what ozpin wanted. ]
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[ It's by no means a perfect life. Nobody still knows what tomorrow holds, most of all Pyrrha, Penny... and now Ozpin...
Jaune pauses, then swallows. ]
When you said you care about what happened to her, I was angry because it was already too late. Your pity wouldn't undo all the bad things that happened. ... Later, I realized the way I acted wouldn't rewrite history either. Nothing will ever change what happened.
... I'm sorry for taking it out on you. [ He looks away, feeling ashamed for acting like a dumb brute. (Look, nobody knows what it's like to take a punch better than Jaune Arc, IT SUCKS) ]
You can expel me if you have to...
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he looks faintly amused at jaune's suggestion, though. that is an innovative one, and wryly, to himself, ozpin thinks, there is no beacon to expel you from, at the moment. but that, honestly, is beside the point -- and even if there were, ozpin would never.
instead, he considers jaune for a long moment before reaching out to place a hand on his shoulder, squeezing gently. ]
Consider it forgotten.
[ and ozpin removes his hand to place it back upon his cane, before he continues, a bit dryly: ]
On the contrary, I should give you the highest of awards. [ and ozpin tilts his head, his eyes bright, amused. ] It's been an incredibly long time since a student has managed to punch me in the face.
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One bad day doesn't wash all the happy ones away. Having said that, Jaune still has some contempt for other aspects of it. The Maidens deal in particular makes him upset, and later when he finds out that the Spring Maiden ran away because she wasn't quite ready either... well, it'll likely reaffirm Jaune's opinion that there has to be a better way. ]
I'm... not sure if I can live up to that reputation, heh...
[ Also said a little dryly, before remembering that he's still supposed to be angry. ]
Thanks, Professor. I'm... not sure if I'm ready to forget anything yet. I don't think I can... But we're on the same side.
[ Although it goes without saying that Pyrrha's side will always come first. ]
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[ in quiet agreement. salem is the true enemy, here, and in-fighting is not only pointless, but suicidal. particularly if she shows up here, with her full powers and capabilities.
which reminds him: ]
But keep in mind, Mr. Arc, that not everyone may be so forgiving of a quick temper.
[ it's said gently enough -- understanding, because ozpin does understand why jaune acted the way that he did, and honestly, ozpin does not fault him for it. ]
I contain a great deal of power, but I cannot be two places in once should our enemy arrive. And I won't have the same level of surprise, that I did before, if Cinder and her allies make her way here.
[ there's a slight tap of his cane, against the ground. ]
Rely on your friends, and your teammates, if that day comes. Together, we can win, should we have the same goal in mind. I will not make the same mistake twice.
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[ Neither will Pyrrha - or so they promised together. He believes it. ]
Second chances like this don't come often, right? ... Will you be telling everyone the whole story now?
[ Not that Jaune ever shared what he knows with Weiss, Yang or Blake. Even Pyrrha was better off not knowing the stupid way Remnant was created, but that world's lore hardly matters to her anymore.
In some ways, Jaune is a hypocrite for keeping Qrow's secrets after all. ]
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[ on both fronts, and he seems tired at the prospect of having to go through the entire story, but -- what is done is done, and there is little left to do except fill in the blanks. ]
Whether or not it will put anyone at ease remains to be seen, but soon enough, we will all be on the same page, more or less. But I'm afraid I cannot tell you all what Salem is planning, or what she may do next -- I am in the dark as well as the rest of you, until this world grants me more information, or until Qrow arrives.
[ that fucking bird smh!!! ]