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@goldipunch  /  security breach part two!!

❅ : every time she turns around there are more and more enemies. truly, it seems that an endless flood of grimm and shades and who-knows-what-else has been unleashed, and all weiss can do is attempt to stem the tides. if she’d only had time to spare, she might have messaged one of her teammates and sought them out for back-up, but her every waking moment has been consumed by fighting.

as she conjures a blade of ice to slice away at a barrage of sabyr and shade, weiss feels a sudden wave of exhaustion roll over her. it’s not as if she’s never fought intensive battles before, but this has been a long assault, and it just never quite seems to end. she’s never been the one with the most stamina, and it’s starting to show. as she fights off a yawn, her attention slips for just a moment, and one of the sabyr leaps in —

only to be knocked away flying by a single punch. it takes weiss a second to realize just who’s come to her rescue.

‘…yang? …yang!’ she’s tired, certainly, but seeing one of her friends reignites her willpower — if only for a moment. the hug she wants to give will have to wait. ‘we need to get out of here. they just keep coming… and no one can fight forever, not even you.’

   Yang’s priorities were very clear the minute shit hit the fan in perhaps the worst way possible: help every person she came across, keep whatever enemies down and back, and check in on her teammates and friends. the other two were an ever constant as the enemies seemed to be a relentless flood. Grimm and Shade and gods only know what else that laid waste to anything and anyone that tried to stop them. it certainly did seem like a hopeless situation as the time kept passing on, but the Huntress had no plans to give up anytime soon.

         especially not when she saw Weiss running from a Sabyr from her perch on a ruined rooftop. 

it takes a second for her to spring into action, using the recoil from Ember Celica to give the momentum needed to knock the Grimm back and through what remained of a shop. this really wasn’t how the woman was looking forward to reuniting with the last of her friends-- she also doesn’t like the fact that this is reminding her very much of Mantle and Beacon -- but nothing could be done about that.

        one glance at her friend and her eyebrows furrow immediately in concern-- she could tell that Weiss was exhausted. how long had she been dealing with these creatures? whatever the length, it was too long in Yang’s eyes. “ Yeah, I know. As much as I’d like to knock them around, it’s too dangerous. Are you okay? Can you walk? I can carry you if need be. “

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wiltingbeast.

         “I see… As I expected.“ The tail end of his blindfold shifted as he slightly turned his head back, though still not far enough to even see the blonde. His breathing remains steady, calm… a sharp contrast to the chaos in his mind. The choices before him were scrambling for dominance, for one of them to come out as the “true path” for him to walk on. The silence lasted a while longer, but eventually the bull’s voice cut through once more, echoing against the walls around them.

         ”I am… weighing my options, you could say.” It would be so easy to cut down these cables…. It would be simple for him to turn around and eliminate the new arrival. She was surely powerless right now… One swift strike– that’s all it would take. What matters most right now is where that strike is aimed.

         ”… Allow me to present you with the question that’s been on my mind since I came here.” At least, the Faunus turned to face Blake’s partner… the woman whose hands were drenched in his blood. “This life we live here… do you truly call this freedom? We may have flexibility here, the choices of how we choose to live in this city… But if you ask me? This is just another cage to be trapped in. And right now, we are presented with a chance to shatter that cage… even if it means we all fall into the jaws of death. So tell me… Is this false freedom truly worth defending? Would you rather not take a risk for true freedom, even if it means risking death?”

         ”I’ve… grown tired of cages, Yang Xiao Long. There is no future behind these bars… This second life feels more like a hollow existence to me.”

    ......huh. that wasn’t what Yang was expecting. he moves and she shifts ever so slightly, body poised to move if needed. and yet, all he throws at her is questions. questions about if any of this was really worth fighting for. and for a moment, the Huntress wonders why. was he struggling that much with a choice that he asked her opinion, of all people? to her, it was simple: fight to protect and save. there was no other choice to make or path to take in her eyes. 

                      but the same cannot be said for him.

   Yang gives only silence to his question at first. her gaze drifts from the blindfold to the mess that was Fibonacci. debris riddled the area, the gravity flux having done its fair share of damages. she remembers hearing the panicked voices of those not like them -- outsiders -- who were just living their lives as fear gripped their hearts. she remembers seeing those like her trying to save this place, struggling against the NULL’s threat, pushing back against the very people who were promising some sort of salvation to those who helped-- a salvation that would only end in death. 

  another minute passes and the blonde finally speaks, determination in her voice. “ Yeah, I think it’s worth defending. You talk about true freedom, even if it means death. Well, I don’t want that-- not if it means I have to hurt people and go against what I’ve been fighting for all along. Whatever NULL offers? It’s not worth it. “ it’d be just like helping Salem and that thought alone leaves a bitter taste in her mouth. there’s no way she would do that there, so why would she even consider doing it here?

     “ Yeah, this is just another cage. After all, it’s not like we can leave when we want. Same could be said for life in general if ya wanna go about it that way, too. But....so what? “

             yes, she hates it. she absolutely hates that her and others she cares for were ripped away from Remnant when they were needed most to be placed in this place for some unknown reason. she hates that there was very little she could do against it either. she would much rather be back home. but  raging against the Stars...it’d do nothing in the long run. Yang knows she’s at a disadvantage-- weak compared to so many here. but of there was one thing Yang knew how to do, it was to keep going. to keep putting up a fight. to never give up in when everything was stacked against her.

               sure, she may stumble and fall. but never again was she going to let herself to stay down. 

        “  So what if we’re trapped here? Sure, it pisses me off, but ya think I’m just gonna sit around and mope about it? As far as I’m concerned, this is my life, my home now. Ruby’s here and happy. People I care about are here and happy and THAT is what matters to me in the end. I believe in them, so I’m gonna fight for this false freedom ‘til my knuckles are raw and bloody and even if it almost kills me. I still have things to do and people to look out for. It’s as plain ‘n simple as that. “

  how that influnces his choice, she doesn’t know. Yang wasn’t even going to try to understand whatever Adam decides. if he ultimately cuts the wires? good-- one less hole and person to worry about. if he doesn’t and turns his blade on her, then she’ll deal with it if that comes.

          “ If you want to risk dying again, then that’s your choice. If your life here feels hollow, then that’s all on you, Adam. In a cage or not,ultimately no one can control our lives but us."

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wiltingbeast

    // @goldipunch​​  |  Security Breach: Part I

    So, the holes have once again torn the ground apart… All leading to the highly sought after cables that run under the city. To cut them all down is, allegedly, a necessary task given by “the Stars” in order to turn the tables against these invaders. But not only was the trek down here already treacherous… this ward had the added trouble of  gravity itself becoming unreliable. At times, one would feel as if they were being crushed under their own weight– at other times, nothing could keep one firmly planted on the ground. For now, it seems the gravity has calmed down, if only momentarily…

    Before Adam, one of the sets of massive cables that needed to be disposed of… Yet he made no motion to slice them apart. One stroke was all he needed to give… But instead, the Faunus stands there, pondering over what must be done. The silence had gone unbroken for quite some time… That is, until the sound of approaching footsteps finally ended that. A hurried rush of stomping boots, slowing down to a careful walk once the new arrival spots him. He doesn’t even need to offer a glance back to see who it was…

         “… Yang Xiao Long. You’ve come to destroy these cables, I assume.”

    Yang wasn’t very fond of the entire city deciding to go to shit because one group of people were having problems with another. too many innocent people were getting caught in the crossfire and she absolutely hated the reminders of Beacon and Haven and, most recent of all, Atlas that it gave her. it may not be Salem declaring war on this place, but that didn’t matter to her. what mattered was that her team, her friends were here-- her family was here.

              and she would be damned if she sat back and didn’t do anything simply because she was missing a few abilities and Ember Celica. 

    Fibonacci was closest and as such, her first target. she was hoping she’d run into Ruby or any of her other teammates-- she was worried. but instead....instead she got the back of a man that once haunted her nightmares ( and still do) and altered her life in a way she never could have expected. of course. of fucking course this would happen. fate sure had a sick sense of humor for her to run into HIM of all people and of all places. violet eyes narrow, fingers curling into fists as Adam spoke. what was he doing here? was he guarding the wires? did he decide to play along with the NULL? or was he just standing there for the hell of it? 

        now, Yang heard most of what’s gone on from Blake and Ruby-- that he’s been acting differently. but as much as she trusts them, Yang doesn’t trust him. not one bit. so as always, she airs on the side of caution-- as easy as it would be to take whatever anger she felt as the mere sight of him and use it to taunt or annoy, now was not the time.

                   there were more important things at stake than her hatred for him.

    “ I have.” a moment of silence and a step forward. “ And you? “

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I really need to finish iconing so I can do more things on here but for now?? gonna throw out a springtide starter call, uncapped!! they’ll be short ‘n sweet likeme

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    “All of you are COMPLETELY missing the whole point here. The sun obviously tastes like honey. “

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spiritgates.

               ❛   Thanks !  ❜

         SHE   doesn’t hesitate to turn on her heel and bend down, grabbing a good amount — a bit in each hand. It’s a little nostalgic, really; when Mom was still feeling strong enough to walk around the estate, there were quite a few occasions when they’d sit by the pond and feed the ducks and geese that liked to stop by through the seasons. The surge of memory, combined with the familiar quacking sounds, are quick to bring a warm smile to her face.

               ❛  Yeah, I think it’s the noises… I don’t really get it. It just makes me think of good times… Hey — don’t take this the wrong way, but you seem way more mellow than the last time I saw you. You doing okay ?  ❜

   ah. she was thinking that maybe that would be brought up. thinking back on that time, she feels some embarrassment for the way she was acting. irritable, pissed off and more than willing to punch first and ask questions later. a reflection of how a part of her had been in the past. but, that wasn’t Yang now. 

     exhaling softly, she shifts to sit on the ground, legs crossing as she sprinkled some seed on the grass for the smaller ones that couldn’t quite reach her hand.

       “ Yeah...sorry about that. I’m fine, but that day I just-- I dunno. Whatever the hell was in that Devoline stuff was making me act weird. And half the island so I heard. Who knew chocolate could cause so many problems? “ she chuckles, shaking her head. “ Everything that day was just pissing me off but I’m not really like that now-- I promise. And hey, thanks for the drink. I’ll be sure to pay you back sometime for it. “

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hybridsalvation.

         “– Ya don’t have to be a smartass about it, I’m not that pessimistic!“

      “ Really? Mister ‘ Expect Everything To Go Wrong’ isn’t that pessimistic? Ya coulda fooled me. “

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spiritgates.

               ❛   Oh — they’re so cute… ! ❜

         MAN   , it’s been a while since she fed some ducks. Granted, she usually fed them bread… Or whatever food Natsu or Gray left at her place, having passed out and totally forgotten it existed. A rarity — but still a problem !

               ❛   Hey, mind if I borrow some of that ?  It just looks so relaxing…   ❜

      “ Sure! The bag’s right there behind you-- gotta keep it far away so they don’t get into it.”

  Yang was never one to turn down a familiar face or company and plus, an extra hand feeding these little guys would go a long way. she just hopes they don’t try to follow either of them home at some point....she won’t know how to explain to her roommates if they ask why a duck was on the couch again.

                   “ It really is. Not a whole lot come out here or some just think the ducks are annoying. A shame, really. “

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hybridsalvation.

         “I have a very strict ‘things can always get worse’ policy. Half the time, I’m convinced things get worse because people didn’t think they would.“

    “ Does the policy apply to everyday things? Like, say, oh you just tripped and kissed the concrete and so you expect someone to run you over with their bike or something? “

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      kinda just kneels down to the ground as she extends her robotic arm, palm unfurling to reveal some birdseed which quite a few ducks were enjoying. 

              yes, she was feeding the ducks. someone had to.

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hybridsalvation.

          “Maybe we shouldn’t jinx ourselves by talking about how calm everything is now.“

        “ This entire island is a giant jinx and you’re worried about words making it even worse? “

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SPIRITGATES.

                    ❛   Hey, uh… You can have the next one on me !   ❜

           SHE   rests her arms on the tabletop, as if she totally isn’t unnerved by this girl’s mere presence. Lucy has no idea who she is or why she’s so worked up, but she’s about ninety percent sure she’ll deck that guy if he keeps it up — and while she’s… Y’know, pretty used to property damage by now… It would really damper her day. She’s practically got a tab here thanks to all this Hearts Wake stuff, these chocolates are the best !

           … Also, she’s not sure if these drinks are alcoholic or not — and at this point it’d be way too embarrassing to ask. Might as well pay it forward !

                    ❛   People say the strawberry one’s the best — it’s got a splash of chocolate at the bottom, I’ve heard.   ❜

@goldipunch​ : CUPID SHUFFLE !

       it’s a good thing the other spoke up when they did because Yang was 90% sure she was about to fling this guy over the bar counter. 

  with a dismissive wave aimed at the annoying....annoyance, the huntress turns her attention to the blonde, an eyebrow raising as her hand rests on her hip. she’s been given such offers before, sure and usually would turn them down-- but just as ready as she was to throw a fist, a drink was more than welcome at the moment. alcoholic or not, maybe it will help ease whatever the hell has been up with her since this festival started. 

         “ Thanks. “ is spoken quickly as she takes a seat next to the girl, placing an order for the exact drink she mentioned. Yang always did like the strawberries one. 

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     there is....a plethora of questions running through her mind right now-- the most prominent one being how in the hell was he here like this? Ozpin was dead-- physically, at least. but Yang learned that for people like him, people who have been cursed or blessed by the gods, killing the soul is so much harder and maybe even impossible. aside from a very noticeable eye-patch, he looks almost like how she remembered him. but there isn’t much happiness in seeing him; Yang hasn’t exactly been on good terms with the former headmaster ever since returning from her mother’s bandit camp. 

               and there is a far more pressing issue at hand, one that her problems with him will always take a backseat to. 

  Ozpin was here, but as far as she could see, Oscar wasn’t anywhere around him which only flared her worry that has been sitting in her ever since Atlas. weren’t they tied together? wasn’t his soul inhabiting Oscar’s body? if so, then why were they separated? she knew he was here-- Ruby had mentioned it briefly to her in passing -- but that was the extent of it. she didn’t know anything else.

  but if anyone had to know, it’d be him.

         “ Where’s Oscar? Is he okay? “

@headmastering​​ -- starter call

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punch me Yang Xiao Long

   are the people on this island on something….? first marriage and now wanting to be punched. what a crowd.

       “Yeah, not going to happen.”