[Jaune pretends to struggle against the ice, his movements exaggerated and over the top. Having seven sisters who he could play pretend with gives him plenty of experience and he's glad the kids are having as much fun as he did when they would pretend to be heroes saving the day.
Weiss seems to be enjoying it too. He honestly hasn't seen her smile this much in a long time and he shoots her a quick grin before getting back in character.
He has a whole villain speech prepared and everything when the kid pulls off the cape and he...
For a few seconds, he's speechless and looks utterly astonished. All at once, he understands. Why Weiss knew what to do, why he had been crying. This kid looked up to him enough to choose to dress as him out of anyone or anything on Halloween. There were countless cooler costumes out there, but he had chosen his favorite Deputy. He hadn't even thought that... He feels something small and warm light up in his chest and he no longer bothers to hide a ghost of a smile. He doubts the he will ever understand how much this meant to him.
It's fine that way. He's been trying to fight, but he thinks maybe he can now.
Jaune nods wordlessly, kneeling down to the kid's height. Well, closer to his height, taking the apple slowly to try and make this as suspenseful as possible for everyone.
The ice crystals have begun to melt in his palm, and he ignores the strange texture and how cold the apple is, taking a bit. He closes his eyes as if conflicted about the internal good-vs-evil battle he's currently experiencing, when in reality, he's actually focusing on projecting his Aura just a little.]
I can't believe you used the Apple of Truth. I think it's working, I feel less evil. Maybe...maybe one more bite.
[He takes one more bite, and with some concentration, activates his Aura for a split second so that he briefly shines white in that magical, curse-breaking way to signify the apple worked. Hey, it probably looks cool. His eyes widen, and he looks around at his surroundings and everyone, understanding dawning on him. He smiles, addressing the kid again.]
You...you did it. You saved me! You saved me from the terrible curse, and now I'm good just like before. ...You know, I think you might be the bravest knight I've ever met. Thank you.
[For helping him remember and for believing in him. He kneels before him, much like a knight.]
It would be an honor to get to fight with you in our next battle for good! Along with all your brave warrior friends! [He stands up and gestures to the rest of the kids, beaming and meeting eyes with Weiss.]
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Weiss seems to be enjoying it too. He honestly hasn't seen her smile this much in a long time and he shoots her a quick grin before getting back in character.
He has a whole villain speech prepared and everything when the kid pulls off the cape and he...
For a few seconds, he's speechless and looks utterly astonished. All at once, he understands. Why Weiss knew what to do, why he had been crying. This kid looked up to him enough to choose to dress as him out of anyone or anything on Halloween. There were countless cooler costumes out there, but he had chosen his favorite Deputy. He hadn't even thought that... He feels something small and warm light up in his chest and he no longer bothers to hide a ghost of a smile. He doubts the he will ever understand how much this meant to him.
It's fine that way. He's been trying to fight, but he thinks maybe he can now.
Jaune nods wordlessly, kneeling down to the kid's height. Well, closer to his height, taking the apple slowly to try and make this as suspenseful as possible for everyone.
The ice crystals have begun to melt in his palm, and he ignores the strange texture and how cold the apple is, taking a bit. He closes his eyes as if conflicted about the internal good-vs-evil battle he's currently experiencing, when in reality, he's actually focusing on projecting his Aura just a little.]
I can't believe you used the Apple of Truth. I think it's working, I feel less evil. Maybe...maybe one more bite.
[He takes one more bite, and with some concentration, activates his Aura for a split second so that he briefly shines white in that magical, curse-breaking way to signify the apple worked. Hey, it probably looks cool. His eyes widen, and he looks around at his surroundings and everyone, understanding dawning on him. He smiles, addressing the kid again.]
You...you did it. You saved me! You saved me from the terrible curse, and now I'm good just like before. ...You know, I think you might be the bravest knight I've ever met. Thank you.
[For helping him remember and for believing in him. He kneels before him, much like a knight.]
It would be an honor to get to fight with you in our next battle for good! Along with all your brave warrior friends! [He stands up and gestures to the rest of the kids, beaming and meeting eyes with Weiss.]