[And Vera's brow furrowed as well, but for a very different reason.]
Wow. Really? Yang and Weiss had each other's backs before anything else, but I'm not even on the top of your list? It shouldn't matter how much I fucking practice.
[ that surprised Jen, but she just fired right back. ] It matters a lot because I'm not going to drag you into fights when I don't even know if I can protect you!
I don't need you to protect me! Why does everyone think I fucking need protection? Just because I'm rich doesn't mean I can't kick someone's ass without lifting a finger.
[ Jen rolls her eyes. ] Okay, sure, boardroom experience is totally the same as having lightning reflexes on the court, anticipating opponent movements, and communicating changes in tactics with teammates on the fly.
Uh, yeah, and part of those boardroom meetings is understanding that everyone has strengths and have their own roles to play. You can't win just by charging headlong at everything you see.
[Yeah, and when Jen loses her other arm, maybe they can start talking strategy. Vera stands up, pinching the bridge of her nose between her fingers with a frustrated sigh.]
You know what? Fine. We're not Team RWBY and you clearly don't need me. So when the world is fucking ending, don't call me, because I won't be waiting.
[ Jen gets to her feet quickly, too. ] No, we're not them and we may never be them, but I need to at least know that you're capable of pulling off half of the formation.
Freezerburn. It's name was Freezerburn. It was the first thing out of your mouth when we unlocked your Aura, but clearly it didn't matter enough to memorize.
See? All the more reason I think we should practice.
[ a pause, then a frown. ] Of course, I don't have - whatever Yang's weapons are - and even for my arm I don't have any energy source for it. So that exact move is off the table already.
Yeah. Just so that, you know, what we can both do won't be a surprise to either of us. Like me finding out you can get hit by a car, and me being able to shatter a giant sawblade with my bare hands.
[ Jen gestured with her hands, to highlight her point was proven. then she sat back down and leaned her head back to stare at the ceiling. ]
Hmm, there's the swordplay, obviously. Less like fencing from what I saw and more like ballet. Or anime. [ since when does she watch anime? ] There's the glyphs, too. I remember seeing you speeding up or slowing down movement, uh, accelerating shots fired I think? There was a lot of ice and crystals...
I mean, you're not wrong. You have that straightforward power, but mine strength is a lot more... elegant? It's a skillset that requires you think on your feet.
...Not that I don't have some heavy-hitters of my own.
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[She won't let herself lose anyone else lying down.]
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[ she furrowed her brow. ] Besides, the only time I've seen you fight is in memories. How much of that have you put into practice?
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Wow. Really? Yang and Weiss had each other's backs before anything else, but I'm not even on the top of your list? It shouldn't matter how much I fucking practice.
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You know what? Fine. We're not Team RWBY and you clearly don't need me. So when the world is fucking ending, don't call me, because I won't be waiting.
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Ugh, what was it called again...?
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[ a pause, then a frown. ] Of course, I don't have - whatever Yang's weapons are - and even for my arm I don't have any energy source for it. So that exact move is off the table already.
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[She crosses her arms, leaning back against the couch.]
So, what, you want to start practicing?
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Look, how about you tell me what you do know about my powers and I can fill in the rest.
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Hmm, there's the swordplay, obviously. Less like fencing from what I saw and more like ballet. Or anime. [ since when does she watch anime? ] There's the glyphs, too. I remember seeing you speeding up or slowing down movement, uh, accelerating shots fired I think? There was a lot of ice and crystals...
This is harder to explain than I thought.
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...Not that I don't have some heavy-hitters of my own.
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