A Much Needed Talk

[arcward]

Who: Jaune Arc and Chrom
What: Jaune might maybe have feelings for Pyrrha?
Where: Chrom's room
When: February 1

[Jaune's been trying to sort this whole Pyrrha thing out, he really has, but he's getting nowhere. He always thought it was Weiss he really liked but Pyrrha.. it was different with her. He's completely stuck.

Which is why he's heading to Chrom's room.

Now, he's sure if Chrom is seeing anyone or anything like that, but look at the guy. He has to be popular with the ladies. Which means he has to have some sort of experience with this kind of thing, right? ...Right?

Well, he's the best Jaune's got in any case. Besides, Chrom always knows what to do. Still, he can't help but be nervous. This is kind of a potential life changing event for him, after all.

He takes a deep breath before knocking on the door.]

Chrom? Are you in there? Do you have a sec?

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[shepherd_prince]

I don't know.

[He shakes his head.]

You might have to see if her own file is unlocked, or ask to see hers to find out more.

[Chrom can see just how rattled Jaune is. It's difficult to know what to say in situations like these. He isn't about to punch him the way Sumia did when Chrom was shell-shocked after seeing his sister die right before his eyes, that's for sure.]

If you need more training, the hall is open, and I've some time available for a sparring session. It may help you focus your mind as well.

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[Jaune nods solemnly, looking at the floor. He's definitely not okay, but given the circumstances, he's pretty sure that's alright.]

Yeah... more training might help.

[He's silent for a moment. He doesn't really want to look at Pyrrha's file, not just because it's an invasion of privacy but also because he really doesn't want to read about how or when Pyrrha is going to die, but there's a good chance it would help him keep her alive. And that's suddenly become his number one priority. Still, he can't bring himself to look at the screen again.

His voice is soft when he speaks again; he's barely holding it together.]

Can you look at it and just tell me how soon? And who?

[He doesn't want the gritty details.]

[shepherd_prince]

[Chrom looks at Jaune's face, and nods once, solemnly.]

Of course. Kulevi, will you lend me your assistance?

[The moogle who's been relaxing in the corner suddenly perks up with a 'kupo' of surprise at hearing her name.]

'Sure!'

Wait here.

[Chrom turns to the computer, allowing Kulevi to pilot him through the motions. He's not the most tech-savvy person around, but he can follow directions.]

[OOC: Do you know if Pyrrha's player said the file was unlocked or locked?]

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[Jaune just stands quietly, trying not to break down in front of Chrom, but it's a battle he's going to lose, he knows it, he just doesn't know when.

This was not how this day was supposed to go. Chrom was supposed to give him big brotherly advice and they'd work together to solve Jaune's feelings and maybe get waffles afterwards.

He was not supposed to find out that the woman that he loves is going to die.]


((ooc: He was a little vague: "I think she probably would have locked it without looking herself. I mean, if you need it to not be locked I can roll with that too" so I think it's up to us if we want it to be accessible.))

[shepherd_prince]

[Kulevi's little white arms are a blur of motion that boggles Chrom where he stands, and his attention flicks back and forth from Kulevi to the screen. Try as he might to figure out how she's pulling up this information, it's just too fast and too complicated. At last the screen comes to a halt, Pyrrha's name emblazoned at the top left corner with her 3-D model slowly spinning in place on the right, a proud warrior in her gold trimmed armor, but wearing a gentle smile just as easily as she wears her shield and javelin.]

[Chrom reads slowly and carefully, trying to absorb the information as best he can. His brow furrows and both hands plant themselves on the console as he leans forward.]

The tournament is disrupted by someone named Cinder, Roman, Neo, and Adam. It says...she was about to have the abilities of the Fall Maiden transferred to her, to stop an invasion of creatures called Grimm. Those powers go to Cinder instead. They fight, but...

[Chrom looks back at Jaune, then shakes his head.]

Cinder will be the victor if her history continues along that path.

[arcward]

[Jaune swallows hard when Chrom mentions Pyrrha's death befor taking a deep breath, trying to focus on the facts rather than their meaning.]

Grimm are monsters on my world. My school trains hunters to protect the people from them.

Cinder... I know her. I haven't spoken to her, but I've seen her around. She's from another school but she came here to fight in the tournament. What's she doing with Torchwick though? He's a major player, and not on the good side.

[He shakes his head. He doesn't know enough on either of them, and he's not going to be able to find out anything on them while he's here. He turns his attention to the only part he might be able to find out some more intel on.]

I don't know what the Fall Maiden part means either, but maybe Pyrrha does? I guess I could ask her if it means anything to her, but then she'd want to know why I'm asking and I can't tell her that she's - that she'... I just can't.

[He's given up trying to hold back his feelings; it's just too hard. He looks at Chrom, tears running down his face and voice hitching as he speaks.]

I don't know what to do, Chrom. I can't lose her. I can't.