Chp. 18 Welcome to Beacon

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At Beacon a large and unnerving ship passes by as descends upon a landing pad. Two Bullheads fly by as swarms of people make their way towards Beacon. Ozpin and Glynda can be seen through the window into Ozpin's office.

Glynda: Ironwood certainly loves bringing his work wherever he travels.

Ozpin: Well, running an academy and a military makes him a busy man. But yes, those are a bit of an eyesore.

A chirping beep sounds repeatedly. Ozpin turns to see a hollow-message "Access Requested" on his desk.

Ozpin: Come in.

Ironwood: Ozpin!

Ozpin: Hello, General.

Ironwood: Please, drop the formalities. It's been too long. And Glynda! It has certainly been too long since we last met.

Glynda: Oh, James! I'll be outside.

Glynda can be seen from behind Ozpin and Ironwood as she exits the room.

Ozpin: So, what in the world has brought you all the way down from Atlas?

He picks up a mug and a kettle, pouring as he speaks.

Ozpin: Headmasters don't typically travel with their students, for the Vytal Festival.

Ironwood: Well, you know how much I love Vale this time of year. Besides, with you hosting, I thought that this might be a good opportunity for us to catch up.

Ozpin: I can certainly appreciate the quality time between friends, however, a small fleet outside my window has me concerned.

Ironwood: Well, concern is what brought them here.

Ozpin: I understand that travel between kingdoms has become increasingly difficult.

Ironwood: Oz, you and I both know why I brought those men.

Ozpin: We are in a time of peace. Shows of power like this are just going to give off the wrong impression.

Ironwood: But if what Qrow said is true...

Ozpin: If what Qrow said is true, then we will handle it tactfully. It's the Vytal Festival. A time to celebrate unity and peace. So I suggest that you not scare people by transporting hundreds of soldiers halfway across the continent.

Ironwood: I'm just being cautious.

Ozpin: As am I. Which is why we will continue to train the best Huntsmen and Huntresses we can.

Ironwood: Believe me, I am.

Ironwood turns and walks away. He stops near the door and looks back at Ozpin.

Ironwood: Do you honestly believe your children can win a war?

Ozpin: I hope they never have to.
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Meanwhile in a the Beacon Library the girls of Team RWBY are playing Remnant: The Game.
Ben fiddling the Omnitrix paying no attention to his team. Ruby contemplating her next move.

Ruby: Hmmmmm.... All right... All right! Yang Xiao Long, prepare your kingdom for battle!

Yang: Bring it on!

Ruby: I deploy the Atlesian Air Fleet! Looks like I get to fly right over your Ursai and attack your walls directly! 

Yang: You Fiend!

Ruby: And since Atlas is part of Mantle, my repair time is only one turn. 

Yang: Pretty sneaky, sis, but you just activated my trap card! 

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