voice;

[whiteas]

Hello everyone. As some of you may have noticed, there have been a few... questions about the future of Schnee Company lately. Whitley, my brother, will be leading the company as CEO as part of a mutual agreement we both signed some time ago. My father, on the other hand, will be enjoying some form of retirement for the time being.

[ Her words are clearly carefully chosen as she speaks, but it doesn't make her intent any less clear. Jacques is a very different person than she is, which means her tone on certain words expresses a lot more than the words themselves at certain points, though enough that she's sure her father's not going to notice she's being a little rude. ]

I hope none of you choose to judge him too harshly for his initial reaction. He had elected to... attach himself to something familiar as many people here have in the past upon arrival. Some seek out their friends, others- even Guardians the people have elected in the past reacted violently until they realized they didn't need to, and others immediately open subarchways to give themselves a little taste of home. Father dedicated a significant portion of his life to the direction [ overtaking and dictatorship of ] of Schnee Dust Company [ her life and her family's lives and also the company and hundreds of people she doesn't know ] back in Atlas and as such, I don't think anyone can blame him for wanting a sense of normalcy after being kidnapped and forced into a strange world, nor should you hold him in contempt [ but please hold him accountable ] for some.. stress-induced communication mishaps [ asshole yelling outbursts ] that he may have expressed. [ Exploded into. ] We've maturely discussed [ screamed at each other ] his, my, and Schnee Company's future and while I appreciate the overwhelming amount of support everyone's offered me, I'm asking you to please not hold it against him.

[ That part certainly seems heartfelt. She cannot fight the war on crime if she is fighting everyone versus her father. ]

That said, I have been intending to announce Whitley's succession of Schnee Company for some time. Please offer my brother congratulations and treat him as well as you have me so I can focus my full attentions on protecting Nova City and its people. As a part of our agreement, my brother will still be funding the deputy project to help keep Nova City safer than it's ever been.

[ And then she forgets to lock the last part to its intended recipient. Listen, she's got a lot on her plate right now and while she's handling all of that expertly, her personal life is easily the part that she's learning to relax on and unfortunately she isn't used to needing to hide it. There's even the sound of a bit of shuffling, then her voice definitely goes from business-y to more casual, lighter. The smile in her voice is audible. ]

There's a snow cone vendor outside. I'm heading back soon, I could bring one over for us to split? They have cherry red, blue whatever a Hawaiian is, banana, purple grape, and green apple.

Comments

voice;

[tevinteraltus]

[ He sounds amused when he responds. ]

Oh, that's delightful. [ As to what, it's her guess. ]

I don't know that I've met your brother, but do pass on my congratulations to him regardless.

voice;

[whiteas]

He's got a good mind for business and I'm hoping that he'll experience the benefits of responsibility without severe oversight.

[ Another diplomatically-phrased statement, but she really does have good intentions with Whitley. It's her father she's still worried about. ]

I'll be sure to pass the sentiment on.

voice;

[tevinteraltus]

Yes, I'm certain he'll do just fine. Everyone has to grow up and take responsibility eventually, right?

[ And with that, he switches the feed to private. ]

Voice; Private

I spoke with your father, you know, when he arrived. Charming man, really. I do hope he enjoys his retirement.

[Video]

[kalmaleader]

I...did not hold anything against your father. Rather, I can understand the position he's in. The high position in his own world...although I'm not sure what kind...as well as the pride in his offspring for following in his footsteps. That was something I could relate to...as a...father...

[He chokes on his words a bit, as if it was something he regretted.]

...Back when I was a father...

[Video]

[whiteas]

I appreciate that.

[ Though they're not close, so that last part of his words makes Weiss feel more than a little awkward with the implication. ]

I'm.. sorry for your loss? [ That was a loss, right? ]

[Video]

[kalmaleader]

It...was indeed a loss.

[He lets out an exasperated sigh. While he doesn't want to dump everything on her, he still wants to get some things out of his chest.]

Yet, even now, I don't know what I could have done differently. Which is another sign that I was unfit to be a father.

[Although he can't help thinking that this should be a conversation to have with Jacques. At least he'd be able to relate as a fellow father...]

All that's left is to protect what remains.

[Which would soon be nothing if Erebus continues spreading his chaos...but that's another story entirely.]

[Video]

[generalgrievous]

So does this mean that you are concentrating all of your efforts into being a Guardian and no longer the face of the welcoming committee?

[Video]

[whiteas]

For the most part. I'll still be making sure the Genessia Scientific Research Foundation has funding, of course, but that's always been more stress-relieving than anything for me.

[ Organizing and planning events to help ensure that there are funds for researching this place and potentially working on a way to get home or make it possible for those who wish to stay do so? Weiss has gone in there more than once after something stressful has happened and completely reorganized their data just to give herself a chance to do something that makes sense so she can compose herself. No one opposes it, everyone has fun at events, there is no possible reason for it to stress her out. She's not giving that up even if she's made a decision about Schnee Company for both her and her brother's benefit. ]

But there was a reason I left home in the first place, and it was because I knew that running a business and following in my father's footsteps wasn't what I needed to do with my life. I've set up a great framework for a welcoming system and I was able to use the company in a way that benefits the people, via the company's services and by setting up the GSRF and the deputy program with profits from the company. Now I think it's time to move forward and find new ways to help others as City Guardian.

[Video]

[generalgrievous]

How very noble of you.

Of course I will aid you in this endeavor where and when I can.

[He's glad to hear he isn't out of a job just as soon as he starts it.]

[Video]

[aurabble]

[Oh. Hey. Remember the last time we talked? That was...that certainly wasn't their worst discussion.] Are we sending Jack to the nursing home?

Also, I feel a little awkward saying this but I'll take blue.

[Video]

[whiteas]

First of all, please call him Mr. Schnee. His name is Jacques and he is my father, so I really don't want to call him by his first name anyway and it's strange to me that you are trying poorly.

[ Just so they're clear on that. Thank god she doesn't have to be diplomatic with Jaune. WAit. ]

..Get your own snow cone, that was intended to be a private message and I won't split one with you.

[Video]

[aurabble]

Why? I call my dad by his first name. Besides, we're supposedly equals and he allows me to call him by his first name. [His left eye twitches a little while he says it, the internal screams still silent but probably visible in his body language.

stupidfuckingpretentiousmustachedick.] And he yelled at your boyfriend, I'm just...trying to defuse some of that tension. [SHRUGS.]

I'll get every flavor and I won't share any of them with you. It will be a rainbow of regret. Jaune's Arc.

video;

[orlokbutterfly]

[Unfortunately, Gale will hold everything against Jacques, 'cuz there sure wasn't any chance of salvaging that relationship after their conversation. Nnnot that she needs to know about all that.]

So does that mean we're gonna have a new hologram at the gate? It's gonna be real weird not associating all that welcome business with you.

[He'll be silently hoping that her brother at least shows her more respect than her old man. Not that he had a good first impression with Winter either, but she at least did seem to have good intentions.]

The blue stuff is prolly some kinda pineapple thing. I keep seein' that "Hawaiian" word thrown around when that gets involved, like when those mutants put pineapple on pizza.

[... not that she was talking to him, but hey. She made it public.]

video;

[whiteas]

Given the number of people who specifically target me because they don't listen to the hologram and decide that I'm their enemy, I might suggest to him that he keep me as the face, though if he wants me to re-record it I'll oblige.

[ She doesn't care but Whitley might, so it's up to him. Whitley... doesn't yell at her at least, but he certainly sides with his father. At least Whitley's better at pretending. ]

Pineapple is the best pizza ingredient, why would you specify mutants? Sun and I invented the "Sunshine Pizza" at Geraldi's. [ When she worked there, years and years ago, but she leaves that part out. They're stupid fruit nuts. ] And that.. was intended to be private.

video;

[orlokbutterfly]

[Looking out for the sibling, huh? That's sure something Gale can respect her for.]

At least chargin' for you makes those numbskulls easier to arrest. They're practically doin' your Guardian job for you.

[With those next few words, Gale's face briefly falls into an expression of shock. He's not entirely sure who Sun is, but Weiss no!]

It's. Uh. It's a dessert pizza, right?

not here!

[primulas]

[....minatsuki doesn't know this girl very well at all, but she can tell when someone is overcompensating, or lying. she used to be an expert on it, after all. so when she hears this she can't help but feel incredibly irritated.

she would have to keep a lookout on this situation, just because it all felt... too strained. not like she really gave that much of a fuck, though. it wasn't actually any of her business, it just made her feel... odd.

good luck, miss snow white.]

[Audio]

[infinitejustice]

...It sounds like I missed some drama.

[He can tell just from listening that Weiss isn't on favorable terms with her father. It's a situation he can sympathize with; after all, his own father shot him in the shoulder once.]

I'm glad it all passed over, though.

And, er...dare I ask who the last part of that message was intended for?

[Audio]

[whiteas]

[ She doesn't bother commenting on the drama. It's something he can go back and look at if he wants to go find Jacques's post, but the fact that she publicly posted her desire to share a snowcone with her boyfriend just means her response is her putting her hand over her face for a moment before pushing it up so her bangs are slightly lifted. ]

I'm doomed. This is it. It was a pleasure knowing you, Athrun.

[infinitejustice]

[That response causes no small amount of confusion in Athrun's voice. He has no idea how he's supposed to interpret that.]

That's...oddly melodramatic as a response. I'm missing something, aren't I?

Video

[monkeystowaway]

I mean, it's gotta be banana, right? [He'll save any comments that he has about her Dad for when he and Weiss are speaking in person.] Or see if they can do a mix with like, banana and cherry.

Re: Video

[whiteas]

Okay, but I'm asking for one little area of blue Hawaiian too just because I want to know what it is.

[ you can't stop weiss from learning even when she asks what you want. ]

video;

[truesmiles]

[Considering Fai hadn't exactly been sure how business worked anyway, he didn't really hold anything or anyone in contempt. He was tapping his foot as he sat there.]

I still don't get the need to be attached to anything. Or at least in this world I don't get it considering what happens. [But really he felt like that extremely rare exception. Sure at the first year he'd been hopeful but after a while he just hopes more that they don't come. It makes it hurt a lot less.]

But not holding it against the Coronal. I mean Mr Schnee.

video;

[whiteas]

Just because I know better doesn't mean it's easy to avoid doing it. Though in his case he's new and hasn't quite learned his lesson yet.

[ Getting attached hurts. She knows it. And yet it keeps happening. ]

Though I don't think most people have. Even I forget sometimes. [ Sun's practically the only person she doesn't partially believe won't be in this world when she wakes up in the morning. ] Winter's contact disappeared from my phone a few days ago, so.. sharp reminder.

Private Video

[thedaddyissue]

[ Jacques makes sure to send his video privately. Look at him, learning to adapt to Genessia already. ]

That was very well said. You certainly have the tongue for politics. No wonder you were elected guardian. [ Yes, he is legitimately complimenting her for how well she phrased their argument to sound like an amicable agreement. ] You'll go far with that skill.

I am concerned about your choice to step down, though, if it's going to make us have to split a snow cone. [ There's a note of distaste in his voice at the mere idea of having to share. ] Perhaps you could negotiate for a raise. I'm sure the city could afford to pay its Guardian a comfortable salary.

Private Video

[whiteas]

Well I wasn't going to tell them what actually happened...

[ Moving right along. She doesn't like talking like that, or faking things like that. It may be a skill she has, but it's not one she wants to need.

She's outside already when she responds to him, waiting in line at the vendor. SO when he mentions the snow cone, it isn't hard to swivel the camera over to the person walking away from the cart with this monster. ]

I have no desire to eat that much shaved ice on my own, Father. The.. person I had intended to ask and I probably won't finish the whole thing.

[ It turns back to Weiss, and she's wearing a more casual dress than normal. She changed into it after getting a little dirty doing her job, but honestly she was.. planning on changing into it anyway. She can manage a social life just fine, thanks. ]

The city pays me more than a huntress would make back home.