[ at that, ozpin finally offers a genuine smile. he's still tired, and half beat-down, and needs a solid day of sleep, but he's alive. that is more than most can say, after what he encountered, and more than he honestly deserves, after what he caused. but he's here, and he's wanted, and he needs to return, to do what needs to be done.

he just doesn't want his friends to sacrifice himself in that process. ]

You overvalue my importance, James.

[ chiding, mildly, but he still looks happy enough. ]

The world will keep turning, as it always has, with or without me. But I will make every effort to ensure that my life and the world turning coincide for as long as possible.