And do you have proof, Mewtwo, that Dust is being handed out to anyone with money? Or that it has caused anyone harm?
[ ozpin's tone is suddenly sharp, dismissing the rest of what mewtwo has said for now, focused ]
Dust is utilized in my universe in order to fight the Grimm, and for our technology. It isn't something that can be tossed about without practice, and proper management. Huntsmen and huntresses utilize it for our gifts, and weaponry, in order to defend ourselve and the people. To anyone else, it is practically useless.
[ is it volatile, of course. it is dangerous in large doses, over long periods of time. naturally. what isn't? but ozpin -- while he has made many mistakes, and has caused something of a mess in his world -- will not have remnant painted as some world of despots who toss about a volatile substance without care or practice. he, and his students, are better than that. ]
There are those present within this world, both from Remnant and not, that pose a great threat. We require Dust to combat them properly, and trust me when I say that you cannot defeat what remains in this city alone. You may be responsible for the lives within Fayren, but I am responsible for the lives of those from Remnant, and I will not stand by and allow you to jump to a rash conclusion based on my own feelings of misgiving regarding how you are both handling this situation, and your particular gifts. I said I was willing to tell you the truth, but not in person; clearly, my own research regarding your activities here has put me on guard. You are the one refusing my side of the story, when no one else has.
[ he pauses ]
I am not a suspect to be interrogated; neither is General Ironwood, or any of my friends, or students. Should you want to work together on this specific issue, I am willing to do so. But the other Guardians have not held a proverbial gun to my head in order to get the other half of the truth; why do you?
And yet this is the first time anyone from your world has said anything regarding the purpose or power of the substance to anyone in charge of keeping the cities safe. Almost as if there was something to hide.
[Mewtwo was growing more and more agitated, requiring longer pauses to keep himself calm. After all, it wouldn't do to fly into a rage and have to replace his device. The Venusaur napping behind Mewtwo even opened one eye, shook the massive flower on its back, causing a pink dust to fill the air in an attempt to soothe his friend, but with the flick of a misshapen finger, the dust was wiped from the air. The Venusaur gives an annoyed grunt before standing and lumbering out of view.]
Because neither Satori nor myself have the luxury of simply taking a human on good faith. We have only survived this long by distrusting those who hide behind screens. If that is all you have to say, however, I am done speaking to you. If you truly had nothing to hide, you would have agreed to our terms, but as it stands, you have only made yourself more suspicious than anyone from your world.
I will speak with Guardian Schnee. In person. I will find my answers.
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[ ozpin's tone is suddenly sharp, dismissing the rest of what mewtwo has said for now, focused ]
Dust is utilized in my universe in order to fight the Grimm, and for our technology. It isn't something that can be tossed about without practice, and proper management. Huntsmen and huntresses utilize it for our gifts, and weaponry, in order to defend ourselve and the people. To anyone else, it is practically useless.
[ is it volatile, of course. it is dangerous in large doses, over long periods of time. naturally. what isn't? but ozpin -- while he has made many mistakes, and has caused something of a mess in his world -- will not have remnant painted as some world of despots who toss about a volatile substance without care or practice. he, and his students, are better than that. ]
There are those present within this world, both from Remnant and not, that pose a great threat. We require Dust to combat them properly, and trust me when I say that you cannot defeat what remains in this city alone. You may be responsible for the lives within Fayren, but I am responsible for the lives of those from Remnant, and I will not stand by and allow you to jump to a rash conclusion based on my own feelings of misgiving regarding how you are both handling this situation, and your particular gifts. I said I was willing to tell you the truth, but not in person; clearly, my own research regarding your activities here has put me on guard. You are the one refusing my side of the story, when no one else has.
[ he pauses ]
I am not a suspect to be interrogated; neither is General Ironwood, or any of my friends, or students. Should you want to work together on this specific issue, I am willing to do so. But the other Guardians have not held a proverbial gun to my head in order to get the other half of the truth; why do you?
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And yet this is the first time anyone from your world has said anything regarding the purpose or power of the substance to anyone in charge of keeping the cities safe. Almost as if there was something to hide.
[Mewtwo was growing more and more agitated, requiring longer pauses to keep himself calm. After all, it wouldn't do to fly into a rage and have to replace his device. The Venusaur napping behind Mewtwo even opened one eye, shook the massive flower on its back, causing a pink dust to fill the air in an attempt to soothe his friend, but with the flick of a misshapen finger, the dust was wiped from the air. The Venusaur gives an annoyed grunt before standing and lumbering out of view.]
Because neither Satori nor myself have the luxury of simply taking a human on good faith. We have only survived this long by distrusting those who hide behind screens. If that is all you have to say, however, I am done speaking to you. If you truly had nothing to hide, you would have agreed to our terms, but as it stands, you have only made yourself more suspicious than anyone from your world.
I will speak with Guardian Schnee. In person. I will find my answers.