She claimed age was just a number yet she was too young. He fought because of that number despite the way his eyes followed her. He hated it. She was too young, a student. He was too old, a liar, a person of power. She claimed true love and he held onto his denial. It was violent and he wished he was younger. That she was older. That it might've been possible in some world
Ruby: Age is just a number, if I was older I'd marry you.
Ozpin: It's a very important number that we have to respect.
Ruby: I'm not some child
Ozpin: You're not an adult either
Clockrose is filled with angst, impossibilities, and many AUs













