[Video] Intro from the Bay

[thedaddyissue]

[Jacques isn’t sure what he’s doing here or how he even got here, but he is pleasantly surprised to see Weiss has opened up a branch of his company over here. Perhaps the girl had more of a mind for business than he had first imagined. Of course, it also could have been because of him; he’d given her ample time to think about things when he imprisoned her in her room.

With a few adept strokes, a video of him is being broadcast, glorious mustache and all.]

Good Evening. My name is Jacques Schnee, proud father of Weiss Schnee who you all seem to know. I trust that she’s been doing an honorable job of starting up a branch of the Schnee Company here in… Genessia, was it? However now that I’m here I’ll of course be stepping up to run my company just as soon as I get settled in. If you have any business with Schnee, be sure to send them my way and I’m sure we can work something out.

[He’s laying the charm on thick – it’s all about appearances, after all.]

Weiss, darling, be sure to call me and let me know where you are staying so we can have a little chat, just the two of us. I’m glad to see you doing so well.

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[whiteas]

[ It takes her some time to reply. This isn't what she wants. There are a few people she told about Jacques, but most people don't know who he is.. it's probably better, but she also doesn't want to let him just step in and ruin everything. ]

With.. all due respect, Father, Schnee Company here is independent from the Schnee Dust Company in Remnant.

[ Does he not remember? The broken window, being locked in his office, Weiss running.. Maybe his memories don't go that far. She's not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. It's entirely possible that he just doesn't care. For a brief moment she wonders if he'll even notice that she's older here. ]

I'd be happy to meet you in my office at the Guardian Skyrise in Nova City, though.

[ Not home. She wants him to know that she isn't just SDC property, even if it's clear that she's holding herself back and playing the public niceties game he taught all of them so well. ]

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[thedaddyissue]

[Oh, he hasn't forgotten. There's a slight twitch of Jacques eye before covers it with a laugh.]

Nonsense, my dear! Schnee is Schnee! Besides, running a company is far too stressful for one so young and inexperienced. You should be out enjoying your youth and having fun. I'll take over until you're ready. You're of course welcome to sit in on meetings and learn how to properly run a business.

But let's discuss the family business in private! I'm happy to meet you at your office. I can't tell you how glad I am to see you taking your work so seriously. You are your father's daughter!

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[aurabble]

[Are you

Fucking

Kidding.

Of all the people to arrive at Genessia, it had to be him. It takes all of Jaune's self-restraint based on a promise not to go to the Bay and maybe give him a taste of his own medicine with an emotional blast of water Dust. He could. Weiss would never speak to him again and if her father was the way she described he'd inevitably find a way to work it to his favor and blame her, but he could. Instead he clenches his jaw, forcing his anger away for the moment, his reply extra bitter despite his attempts. He doesn't even pretend to be respectful.]

Hey, Jack? It doesn't work that way.

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[thedaddyissue]

[Jacques barely hides the flash of anger of being challenged by a commoner.]

You don't know what you're talking about. Leave the business to the adults, boy.

[He recovers with a smile.]

Surely there's some nice girl you'd rather spend your time with than an old man like me. Run along, now.

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[shelteringwings]

[Have a very confused looking guy with feathers on the sides of his head. This guy's related to Weiss? Well, uh... okay...]

Wait. You mean I just join on the company as security and I've already got a new boss?

[SO CONFUSED WHAT EVEN.]

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[thedaddyissue]

[Jacques frowns in distaste at the man's odd appearance before quickly covering it with a fals smile. At least somebody understands what's going on here.

Though he hopes he doesn't have a faunus on his personal security team; clearly and oversight on Weiss’ part. Perhaps a glance over his resume is required – he’s sure he can find some reason to rid himself of the scum.]

Yes, well, these things happen. However I'm sure it won't be much different working security under me. Just make sure me and my company stay safe and you'll be fine, Mr...?


((ooc: Jacques is kinda racist to non-humans. It'll mostly be kept to reactions (I don't see him saying anything blatant to anyone's face unless super provoked) but if it gets to be too much for you please let me know and I'll reel it in.))

[kingslight]

You're Ms. Schnee's father?

[Regis cannot help but arch his brow some at this unlikely announcement. It seems that Weiss been blessed with the sudden arrival of her family. That's a good thing, no? Of course it is! Why shouldn't it be? Regis is completely oblivious here about the Schnees and their history with others. He's just grateful that Weiss won't be without her family. That's why this humble king decides to welcome this man amongst all the disbelief.]

Greetings, good sir. Your daughter has done much for Genessia ovr the past few years. I can imagine she's overjoyed to see you again.

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[thedaddyissue]

[Finally, some respect around here. He was starting to think everyone here was going to challenge him immediately.]

Yes, I am very eager to see her again as well. Weiss has always been a special child, very near and dear to my heart. I am unsurprised to hear how much she's accomplished. Though perhaps you could fill me in, Mr....?

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[swordprincess]

[Well, this is easy enough to recognize.]

Ah, so you're Weiss's father. Running businesses must run in the family, I see. What kind of company will you run?

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[thedaddyissue]

[Jacques gives a nod with a smile.]

Yes, I run the largest company back where I'm from, the Schnee Dust Company. However I'll be taking over the company that Weiss has established here; it's using my name, after all. I'll take a look at the mission statement and then I'll make any adjustments I see fit. Weiss has done her best, I'm sure, but she's rather inexperienced in the ways of business. I'll mentor her in the ways of a successful company so that it can be hers once she's ready and of a proper age to run it - she's still just a girl, after all.

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[monkeystowaway]

The Schnee Company is Weiss's company, not yours. It has nothing to do with yours other than your last name and she built it from nothing at all. So maybe don't just show up and try to stake your claim on something just because it happens to share the same last name as you.

Not to mention from the looks of it, you just arrived. I bet all you actually even know about the company is that it exists.

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[thedaddyissue]

[How dare this insolent faunus boy speak to him in such a manner. And without a shirt on, no less! Kids these days had no respect for their elders.]

The Schnee name is a trademark, meaning that the Schnee Company here belongs to me.

[Why was everyone here so god damn protective of Weiss? Time to play the doting father card again. He took a deep breath, trying to remain calm, and put on his charming facade.]

Besides, you have to understand, Weiss is much too young to have so much responsibility thrusted on her. She needs someone to help her bear the burden so she can have time for a social life, and I can do that; I only want what's best for my daughter. She's hardly versed in the workings of a business. I can mentor her and show her how to run a successful company just as I do back home.

It hardly matters what the actual area of focus of the business is; a business is a business. They all run the same. I'll look over the actual mission statement once I get there and I can revise and make adjustments then, teaching Weiss in the process if she so desires. You see, I'm doing this for Weiss. Doesn't every parent want what's best for their children?

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[scarlet_devil]

[ Count Remilia as another that has no idea who this guy is other than being the Guardian of Nova City's father.

Remilia, of course, has a few inhuman traits despite looking like a ten year old, namely the red eyes, predatory gaze and bat-wings. ]

You must be proud of her.

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[thedaddyissue]

[Jacques visibly flinches when Remilia pops up on his screen. He has no idea what the hell kind of faunus that is, and he doesn't want to find out. He shakes his head slightly, forcing himself to relax before smiling at the... thing.]

Yes, it fills my heart with joy to see how well she has done here, both professionally and personally. She seems to have made many friends and become quite successful. I'm worried that the poor dear is overworking herself, though.

((ooc: Jacques is kinda racist to non-humans. It'll mostly be kept to reactions (I don't see him saying anything blatant to anyone's face unless super provoked) but if it gets to be too much for you please let me know and I'll reel it in.))

[discomilf]

Ah, it is a pleasure to meet you Mister Schnee. My name is Ragyo Kiryuin, CEO of Revocs. While the business is little more than a textile company at the moment in this place, I was the leader of the largest clothing corporation in my world, and I have considerable resources in Genessia.

Should you require anything, please do not hesitate to let me know.

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[thedaddyissue]

[He's barely here an hour and already he's making connections. This is going much better than he thought.]

The pleasure is mine, Ms. Kiryuin. I'm glad to see I'm not the only businessman in town; I was beginning to doubt the caliber of humans here; some of them have no manners.

I could definitely use some assistance setting up here if the Schnee Company is to flourish just as it does back home - I run the largest corporation there. Perhaps we could meet to discuss some business once I settle in?

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[notquitedracula]

[Having taken a few minutes to observe the various reactions, Soma's got a fair idea of what's going on here... and it stinks to high heaven.]

If you know anything whatsoever of international law, you will know that a trademark is only viable within the polity it's registered in. Given that whatever world you registered yours in certainly isn't this one, I think you'll find your claim to be spurious at best, dismissed with derision at worst.

Your daughter has powerful friends and allies. Don't push it. You look like the kind of person who can build his own empire from the ground up - I suggest you put your efforts into that, rather than pursue this rank folly.

[Video] | I know jack about international law oops

[thedaddyissue]

[Who are all of these people even, and why do they care so much about Weiss?]

I certainly could, but why should I when the company is mine? Weiss took the company and expanded here. Sounds like it's a subsidiary of my company, making it legally mine under international law. Weiss has done an admirable job, but now that I'm here I'd like to take the back the reigns.

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[tevinteraltus]

[ There are so many things he could say, and he hasn't even heard that much about her father. That being said, when someone was treated as poorly at their father's hand as he was, he's immediately on their side. ]

Good day, ser. I am Dorian, of House Pavus. [ He's moving on, because he's really not expecting anyone from Weiss' world to know what that means. ]

Weiss has done quite well for herself, hasn't she? And without any ties to your admittedly ample resources as well.

[ He looks thoughtful for a moment, stroking the small tuft of a goatee below his lip. ]

Wouldn't that, then, suggest her company was her company, not a placeholder? It's rather large, though, from what I've seen. I'm sure she could find a position for you somewhere within its structure.

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[thedaddyissue]

[Jacques considers this for a moment. Or at least pretends to.]

No, she still used the Schnee name, and it's in my contract that any subsidiaries of my company belong to me. I am of course impressed with her initiative, forming several branches here, and of course she is welcome to remain a member of the Board, but it's only fair that I should resume control.

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[orlokbutterfly]

[There's a man concealing half of his face with a purple butterfly mask on the screen, cupping his chin in his hand with a broad smile- to hide how livid he actually is.]

Oohhh, look at daddy, steppin' in to try to take credit for what a lady did on her own. Because clearly she can't handle that big bad scary business on her own, right?

News flash, bucko! That ain't your call to make! Thanks for playing, I'm sure you can get a job at the local grocer.

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[thedaddyissue]

Excuse me? That is no way to speak to me! Do you have any idea who I am?

[He takes a deep breath. He's getting tired of all of this disrespect. Don't these people know how powerful he is? No, he supposes they wouldn't. Weiss might have started the company here, but she's weak. She doesn't flaunt wield her power as she should.]

Did you listen to a single thing I said? Weiss has done an excellent job starting a branch over here, but since it is my company she's expanded, I have the right to take my seat back from her. I am more than willing to keep her on by my side if she so desires.

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[fade_to_black]

It's not your company. That may have been so back in Atlas, but Weiss started this company in Genessia: it's hers. [Blake has never met the man whose Dust shipments she used to aid in disrupting, but she already gets the feeling that her dislike of him is going to intensify. He's smarmy.]

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[thedaddyissue]

[Jacques' beginning to feel like a broken record here. Just how many friends had Weiss made here? He clucks his tongue. And it’s another faunus, at that. They certainly were coming out in droves.]

Weiss branched out the company here. There's a difference. It's still a Schnee company, making it still mine.

((ooc: As you probably know, Jacques is a racist shit. If I ever cross any line with you or make you uncomfortable please let me know and I'll reel it in.))

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[moviemagic]

You sound very much like my mother.

[And yet peoples seem to be arguing back around it. To her that seemed odd. She was use to her mother taking over for things when she tried to do them herself like wanting to expand out of certain types of movies.

It was something she felt like was normal and had never been told otherwise. It really was something to ponder over.]

And she was also super serious like you. Is it just old people who are like this or what?

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[thedaddyissue]

[Great. Another teenager. This is seriously the last thing he needs right now.]

Perhaps you just live your life too impolitely.

[Two of his kids might have rebelled, but at least they had manners.]

Have you considered attending a boarding school and taking some etiquette classes?

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[truesmiles]

[Fai was pretty sure that was not how a company works. Pretty sure was the word of the day. However, Fai is just going to give the most convincing fake smile he has ever had to put on. Only one man would be able to tell the difference... and they weren't here.]

Hi there, Colonel Sanders. [And yes, he knows your name, but he just wanted to say that.]

Weiss has done a terrific job in the years she has been here and from what I've seen personally during my years here. I'm sure she will do what she wants with her company she built from the ground up, so if she wants to give it to you, that would be her choice.

[He paused for a moment.]

But if she doesn't, then you would have no right to just force your way in and it seems like a lot of people agree on that one.

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[thedaddyissue]

[Why does everyone think he's forcing himself in? Granted, he is, but he's already explained a dozen times:]

Weiss used the Schnee name and created a subsidiary of my company. I'm not "forcing my way in," I'm taking back my seat and offering her the one next to me, if she wishes for it. I've heard from many people what a wonderful job she's done; I'm not about to kick her out.

And I believe you misheard me. My name is Jacques Schnee, not Colonel Sanders.

[They don't even sound similar. What's wrong with this man?]

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[redcinemareel]

[Well, well, well! After watching that very public conversation earlier with Weiss and her father, things are suddenly making sense. Grell is smiling, relishing the thought that this man is going to give Weiss hell.]

It's so lovely to see a father concerned about his daughter! You must be very proud of her accomplishments, despite all the trouble that's happened!

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[thedaddyissue]

[The doting father card. He can play this well.]

Yes, I have heard nothing but good things about her here. I am overjoyed to see how many friends she's made here!

But you're right, I was of course worried about her, especially when you mentioned trouble. What do you mean by that?

[It's the first he's hearing of it.]

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[heartboop]

[WOW IT"S HIM AND SHE SEES WHY WEISS MADE HER KEEP A PROMISE TO NOT BREAK HIS LEGS]

I'm under oath not to harm you, unless necessary, or if I feel that you deserve it.

[Just making it clear!]

Welcome to Genessia.

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[thedaddyissue]

E-Excuse me?

[Jacques is visibly taken aback. Who is this girl and how dare she speak to him in such a manner?]

I'm sorry, you must have me confused with someone else. I'm sure we haven't met before. I couldn't possibly wronged you in a way to illicit such a strong reaction.

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[poshture]

[ This timing is... strange. Suspicious, even. He's barely been placed in charge of the Schnee Company, with the caveat that his father not be permitted to touch the business, and now here he is. Out of nowhere.

Hm.

Something to mull over - for now he sets the feed to private, putting on his best well-practiced smile. ]

Hello, father.

[ And that's all - it's not his place to steer the conversation. ]

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[thedaddyissue]

[Thank fucking god. Here's a face Jacques is more than happy to see, one that will never defy him. He gives the boy a once over. It looks like Weiss was right when she said he was doing quite well.]

Whitley, my boy! You're looking well. Life on Genessia suits you, it would seem.

[His smile remains, but his gaze hardens a little.]

I hear congratulations are in order.

[Congratulations that had best be met with a bow and a 'Don't worry father the company is of course yours. I aim to please.']

[captain_by_the_book]

[ Interesting.

Depending on whether in the Schnee family's world it is normal for a patriarch to take over, this could lead to upheaval. He won't know till he gets a chance to speak to Emerald. For now it's best to play it safe and hope that whatever this does, it won't keep him from doing his job - or from getting paid. ]

Welcome, Mr Schnee. I'm one of your daughter's employees. Am I right to assume that business will continue as normal?

[thedaddyissue]

[Jacques nods affirmatively. Finally, someone who gets it. This guy might be in his top three people here just because he didn't start shouting at him.]

Yes, I have no plans to implement any major changes right away. I need to review everything thoroughly before making any decisions. What is it that you do her, Mr...?

[He can't make any guarantees that his position will remain without knowing what it is he actually does.]

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[shy_mage]

I-I don't know her very good, but she d-does a lot of stuff in one of the other cities.

I-I bet she'll be happy to see you!

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[thedaddyissue]

Yes, from what I understand she has made quite the mark in Nova City. I'm looking forward to seeing her again myself.

[He considers the man in front of him for a moment. His grammar may be atrocious and his social standing lower than his (who isn't, though?), but he seems nice and naive enough.]

You should get to know her better. You seem like a fine young man, and Weiss could always do with more human friends. Perhaps I could introduce you! What did you say your name was?

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[icyheart]

Hello there.

[Icy is mostly doing this because prison is boring as hell. But hey someone just wanting to step in and take over something was something she is okay with.]

I'm sure you'd be a great business owner here. Sound like you know what your doing.

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[thedaddyissue]

[Jacques nods. There's the respect he deserves.]

Well, I do run the largest company on my world. I'm sure I can raise the Schnee Company here up to those standards as well.

[kalmaleader]

[Here's a face that ought to shock Jacques more than anything - the masked face of a 20-foot-tall dragon, who's not even half human like the faunus.]

Well, I can certainly see the resemblance, in more ways than one. You do very well to be proud of your daughter. Her work in easing newcomers into this world has been most helpful.

[thedaddyissue]

[Jacques startles and doesn't reply right away because seriously what the fuck is that? After a minute he puts on a smile - shaky at best - and answers with a waver to his voice.]

Y-yes, so I've heard. I am immensely proud of the woman she's become.

[Geez that was terrifying. He'd probably agree with anything the dragon says.]

[Action Hijack!] yes I know I'm late to the party.

[koishi_komeiji]

And then there was the bay's... other greeter. Koishi had been lounging in a tree near the bay like usual when she felt her phone buzz. A quick check revealed the face of a newcomer and she was off in a flash. A new person! To greet! And meet! How wonderful!

She wouldn't be visible at first, her presence heavily obscured to Jacques' more rational adult mind. But it wouldn't be long before he would notice the tugging on his sleeve and the pair of big glowing green eyes and attached girl floating in his personal bubble.

"Hello there! Can you see me now Mister? Can you hear me? Hey!"

Action | It's okay I'm super late to respond

[thedaddyissue]

Jacques had been focusing on his numerous irritated conversations when he began to feel a tug on his sleeve. He glances down and does a double take, spotting the girl. He's not sure how to react to the sudden appearance of the child. Normally he'd tell them to get their dirty hands off his white and worth more than your house suit, but he's a little worried that he might publically stream that again after his last outburst, so he decides to show a more 'caring father' side.

"Are you lost?" he asks, crouching down so that they're eye level. "Where is your mother?"