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[ ozpin has collected all the information he needs to feel relatively comfortable finally introducing himself. he knows there are enemies here, and he knows there could be more enemies to come. he knows the majority of his students have experienced quite a lot of trauma in recent weeks, and he knows that he seems to be the only actual adult here to deal with any of it.

worst of all, most of this is his fault, and ozpin seems to be delightfully absent for most of it.

so, after dwelling on that for a moment, the feed turns on to show ozpin in a chair, in a corner of a bookstore that seems to be mostly empty. his cane is leaning against the table and while he still looks somewhat tired and worn down, his eyes are bright and he has a warm smile in place. ozpin has always been horrendous at playing the game, especially when such things are at stake. perhaps peace has made him lazy -- or perhaps he just genuinely believes that everything will be overcome.

at any rate, his students (and the others here) need him to be the leader that he proclaimed to be before everything went to utter hell, and so when he speaks, ozpin sounds like a conversationalist, calm and at the ready. ]

Hello.

[ it's almost like today is a normal day, with yet another inspirational monologue from professor ozpin. ]

It seems that quite the collective of my students have taken root in this city, and transformed it into their own. [ weiss. ] I wish I could say that I could bring half of what they have to this place, but I'd rather not disappoint you all.

[ probably too late for that. ]

But as for introductions -- my name is Ozpin. I am the Headmaster of Beacon Academy, for those from Remnant who may not recognize me. [ which should be no one, but you can never be too sure. ] I've already spoken with several of my students, and it seems that our world has become rather popular in terms of new arrivals... but to the students I haven't yet had the opportunity to see, and the students that I don't have the pleasure of calling my own... I would very much like to speak with you. Privately.

[ the slightest hint of his teacher voice, but it's gone in an instant, and ozpin returns to his faint smile. he's not going to waste time concerning himself with roman torchwick or emerald or anyone else who happens to show up. they will come find him if they wish to speak more. ]

As for the rest of you, if you would indulge me with suggestions on where to locate a decent cup of coffee, I would be forever in your debt. In addition, I would also like to hear some of the positives of this place -- what do you like to do? What are your hobbies? Your work? You would be surprised how effective positivity can be in curing most problems.

{ ozpin inclines his head toward his cane (and the untouched cup), with a slightly knowing look. ]

I've had something of a rough week.

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[When Athrun opens the video feed on his end, his facial expression is all business. He's very interested in talking to an authority figure from Remnant.]

Hello. My name is Athrun Zala. I'm not from your world, but I've become friendly with several others my age from it. Though I'm also not a student, not any more -- I'm a soldier.

[Which might be surprising, because he doesn't look any older than any of Ozpin's students.]

Though I'm less of one here. I work for Aster Corporation in Nova City as a computer hardware engineer.

[ well, ozpin is literally training students to be soldiers, so the news doesn't really surprise him. but this boy carries himself more like he's from the james ironwood school of learning.

let him adopt you athrun. ]

Hello, Mr. Zala.

[ warmly enough, with half a smile ]

Who have you met, from my world? It sounds like they've conversed with quite a lot of people here.

[ which doesn't surprise him. the beacon kids are extraordinarily friendly for being little war machines. ]

[Yes, he is very much cut from a similar cloth as Ironwood. Though he's something of a pacifist at heart, as odd as it may sound. He listens until Ozpin asks him his question, then speaks.]

I've met...quite a few people. I've spent the most time talking to Weiss, Ruby, and Jaune, but I've also met Pyrrha and Nora.

Then you find yourself in wonderful company.

[ pleasantly -- nora is here, that is good to know. he files it away for later. ]

Though I'm certain you've already gathered that.

More or less. Ruby in particular was enthused by some of the, ah...military equipment from home.

[By which he means his Gundam.]

I imagine you must be proud to see one of your students make so much of herself here, too.

[ ... sigh. of course ruby was. ]

I am, exceedingly proud.

[ entirely genuine, with much warmth. ]

Though it is to be expected -- Weiss Schnee is one of my very best students.

[ in ozpin's opinion all of his students are the best but weiss doesn't need to know that ]

I'm not surprised to hear that. About how many students does your school accommodate?

[Might as well just make small talk.]

It would depend on the year, I'm afraid, and how many are fit to be accepted.

[ aka fuck if the mun knows ]

Only a certain amount of students make it past initiation.

If that's the case, then it must be very prestigious.

[Athrun is no stranger to entrance exams and similar practices. He thinks back to when he was admitted to the prep school he attended most of his schooling years.]

What kinds of things do they go off to do after graduation?

They become huntsmen and huntresses.

[ with no small amount of pride, and a faint smile ]

My students are trained to fight the Grimm, and to bring peace to Remnant. To protect those who cannot defend themselves, and bring balance to our world.

I heard a bit about that from Ruby. It sounds like your world has to maintain constant vigilance against these beasts.

I'm a soldier, myself. I know what it's like to have to remain on alert. But to do it as often as that, and with no end in sight... That must be difficult.

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