Project ARC remake 20
Qrow: *rolling his eyes* This is getting ridiculous, Ozpin. Glynda is a complete mess and Jaune regressed mentally to a 10 year old?
Ozpin: *sigh* From what i understood, speaking with him, it's less that he has the mental faculties of a 10 year old and more that he has the memories of one. He's also slowly getting his memory from Beacon back, so he should be able to reintegrate-
Qrow: Oz! *Slamming his hand on the table* We both know he can't go back soon. *Looking pissed* The kid is having phantom pains from- *shaking his head* urgh, just thinking about it makes me sick.
Ozpin: *sigh* So you want me to go against Glynda's wish and warn Atlas that we found him?
Qrow: ... Can't believe myself for saying that, but yes. *Drink from his flask* It's either that, or the kid might remember something he really shouldn't.
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Glynda: *looking at her little brother with pain in her heart* Jaune...
Jaune: *wearing an eye patch* W-well, the pain disappears when i'm blocking my vision. So with that, i should be fine, ok? *Smile* You don't need to worry too much about me, right?
Glynda: ...
Jaune: *scratching the back of his neck* Look, i won't be long. I'm just gonna get some eggs and prepare some Vale toast.
Glynda: *panicking* J-Jaune, wait i-
Jaune: *putting his hand on her shoulder* Sis, you can't be with me all the time. *Calming smile* I won't disappear or anything. Just... Sit and relax. Think of today as a vacation day, ok?
Glynda: ... *Looking at the ground* Ok...
Jaune: *nod* Good. I'll be back in a jiffy! *Leave*
Glynda: *closing her eyes* It's gonna be fine, he's gonna be fine...
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Cinder: Tsk, nothing to eat. *Closing the fridge door, taking a look at the rest of the little studio she took for herself with a sigh* At least, i'm not living with that psychopath... And it's comfier than Evernight. *As she said those words, her stomach grumbled* Urgh, fine, i'll go buy something to eat. *She puts casual clothes on herself before leaving the apartment*
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Cinder: *panicking, as the man who fought her in Mistral is now smiling at her with a dumb look* I-i-i-i-
Jaune: *looking apologetically at her* Sorry to have startled you, but could you take a step to the left? *Point behind her* i'm trying to get some milk and-
Cinder: *trying to protect herself from what she is assuming is going to be round two of her getting almost killed* I-i know how to defend myself and-
Jaune: *perplexed* What? *Realising he's completely in her personal space* O-oh, sorry! I didn't mean to frighten you! *Sheepish laugh* I lost a lot of memories and i keep forgetting i'm not just a kid anymore.
Cinder: *blinking* U-uh!?
Jaune: So uh... *Point, again, behind her* Can i get the milk?
Cinder: ... *Shaking her head, stepping aside* You can take it! I-i don't need it.
Jaune: *smile* Thank you.
Cinder: *still completely terrified* S-sure, no problem!
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Cashier: Sorry, but your credit card was declined.
Cinder: *slumping* But i only took some bread...
Jaune: *who just finished packing up his food* Would you like to eat with me and my sister?
Cinder: *startled* WHAH! S-STOP APPEARING FROM NOWHERE!
Jaune: *wince* S-sorry, i just wanted to make up for the fright i caused you...
Cinder: *looking at the loaf of bread in her hand then at the mountain of food Jaune is bringing back to "his" apartment* I... *Her hunger won over her fear* Fine. B-but just a quick bite.
Jaune: *smiling* Of course!
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Cinder: *sitting at the table of the second in command of Ozpin and the thing that tried to kill her* ...
Glynda: *sigh* Jaune, you really should stop trying to help everyone you see. It's a bad habit.
Jaune: *who just finished making breakfast* But you always told me to be the best i can be. Isn't helping those who can't feed themselves a part of being the best i can?
Glynda: *wince* I-i know i said that, b-but people can be dangerous and i don't want you to get hurt.
Cinder: ... *Internally screaming* I-i d-didn't know she was y-your s-s-sister.
Glynda : *Eyes widening* J-Jaune!? I told you to keep people from knowing!
Jaune: *wince* I totally forgot, my bad... *Placing the "French" toast on the table, along with bacon and eggs* Can you forgive me with a little bit of bribery?
Glynda: ... *Sigh with a smile* Sure, you may buy your way out of it... For now.
Cinder: *stomach growling at the sight of the food* ...
Jaune: *smiling at the (unknown) criminal* You can pick what you want, i don't eat much anyway.
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Cinder: *now back at her apartment* ... *Looking at the nicely packed food Jaune gave to her* ... *Then thinking back on the "conversation" she had with Tyrian two days ago* ... That's so unfair...
[Now, for everyone that thinks Cinder is out of character, remember that A) she doesn't have any power from the maiden, so her confidence is actually low and B) she stole a part of Jaune's soul in their fight. Basically the soul of an angel which is slowly but noticeably having an impact on her own.]