07x05 - Sparks

[bunniefuu]

Keep dreaming bout a better world. You keep wishing for some clarity.

Always hoping. You know it's going to save you from this gravity.

You're holding out for some romantic.

But inside your mind. You're gonna just.

When you don't know where to turn to.

And you sure all hope is gone when the.

Come. Dark will yield to dark trust.

Ain't no better.

Sal. You tiedjens.

Good morning, Team Ruby. Penny, what time is it?

Even time to.. Be huntresses, of course.

Eyes up, Huntsman. Time to get used

to the new normal in Atlas,

which is your top priority is Amity Tower.

That means protecting supply runs from Grimm and bandits.

Protecting the site itself.

Diverting all construction

resources to Amity Tower means there are going

to be gaps in Mantle's defenses against Grimm.

I'll need help on the perimeter.

Hey, have you two ever thought about branching out a little?

You always pair up, but I don't know if your style is.

But nothing's wrong. Really, really good stuff. Keep it up. Single file.

But there's still plenty to do unto itself. Oh.

Another casserole. I think you'll..

Find everyone appreciates.

You're of course, free to enjoy your time off as you see fit.

Whatever helps you take the edge off. Like.

You might not hear us any more,

Oscar, but that doesn't mean we can't try to jog him loose.

What did you have in mind?

The Huntsman around you could be an invaluable resource..

If you're willing to pay attention.

What are they?

Have you ever thought about extending your aura?

But make no mistake. School's over. You get

to choose what type of huntsman or.. Huntress you are.

Cannot.

Inside a little.

So. What's it going to be?

Excuse me.

Lightning bolt. Are you supposed to be fast?

Wow. Your boyfriend's actually holding his own.

Where's all that energy when he's around you?

Mm.

Wow. Oh. That was.

Amazing. You guys have really improved since the final tournament,

and that cute Farmboy had a few surprises for us too.

Uh. Well, you really had us on our toes.

Thought you had us there for a second.

Oh, come on, it was way more than a second.

You guys busy? You want to grab some lunch? Do we?

I could eat a sandwich the size of cobalt.

Oh, man. We'd love to, but duty calls.

Maybe some other time. No worries. The next time you're free,

just let us know. Yeah. Next time.

Hey, if you're going to go get Froyo, can I?

Oh, come on, there's still.. Time for sandwiches, right?

Not that I'm bored,

but why can't we just use an airship? To empty.

The components for Amity Tower's construction are far too heavy.

All that weight would require precious dust.

We should be saving for the launch

itself and the Grimm that will come

after. It just makes for long.

Very long supply runs. At least the tundra is scenic.

Totally.

Ruby, I just wanted to say how excited I am to be working

with you in a professional capacity.

As friends. Huh? Me too. Penny. Relationships are so interesting and varied.

Speaking of friends, have you been able to make any new ones?

Since, you know now that I'm the official protector of mantle.

I don't really have a team anymore.

General Ironwood says I don't have time for friends. Oh.

How do you feel about that? I feel

like I wish I could do both

the things I need to do and the things

I want to do. Is that normal?

That's about as normal as it gets. Penny.

Everything going all right up there? Just fine, Uncle Crow.

I win again? Maybe we should call it quits. Shut up and deal.

Your niece sure is one of a kind, huh?

They all are. Been through a lot together.

That's a good thing. They had someone

to look up to and get them

through it. Not everyone is so lucky.

I don't know about all that.

Thanks, by the way,

for looking out for him. You and your team.

What good is saving the world without

another generation waiting in the wings?

Hopefully they'll leave remnant better than we left it for them.

Huh? Once upon a time, I had a drink, too. That.

You shouldn't do that, you know. Don't worry. I gave that up.

I meant to deflect a compliment. Those kids

wouldn't be where they are without you

if had more of an effect on them than you realize.

Uh, Uncle Crow. What's going on? Grim.

No worse. You two with me. Penny,

stay put and keep an eye on our six.

You may need an element of surprise. Affirmative.

I will plan for six possible outcomes.

All right, ladies, time to show them our teeth.

Robin. Well, if it isn't Mansell's hometown hero.

Is there a reason you're blocking an official m*llitary transport?

Clover. I'm so glad you're here. Maybe

you can help me understand why this truck

that's supposed to be taking construction materials

to fix Mantle's outer wall is on its

way to the middle of nowhere. Are you lost?

It's pretty easy to get turned around out here in the tundra.

Everything looks the same. Thanks for checking up on us, though.

We'll be on our way now.

I was hoping you'd play it straight with me.

What's Ironwood doing with Amity at the old mine?

Oh, that just giving her an annual checkup?

The next Vytal festival isn't any time soon.

Only automated drones in a few select

Atlas scientists are allowed out here and Amity's

getting invaluable resources we need in mantle to protect against grim.

Seems like more than just a checkup.

You've been scoping it out. We can't

fix the wall without the supplies on these trucks.

I think mantel deserves to know what they're being used for.

It doesn't have to be difficult. Just. Tell me.

I'm going to have to pass on that.

Hmm? How about you, pipsqueak? : shadow.

Either of you want to tell me why

Mantel's being put at risk for Ironwood's

pet project? We're trying to help. Mantel.

That's enough. Robin. As a potential councilwoman,

you should probably focus on the election instead of harassing Huntsman.

Now. It's time to let us pass.

I think you've misjudged the situation one way or another.

These supplies are going to get where they're supposed to go. Mantle.

Then I suggest you do that through the proper legal channels.

As a councilwoman, if you get elected.

Now where's the fun in that?

Robin Hill. I would like to politely ask that you

call off the huntresses approaching the rear of the truck.

All right. Joanna may.

The protector of

mantle. Huh? Let us through, please.

Robin.

Good luck at the election.

That was a close one. You're telling me.

What now? I want to know why

Amity Colosseum is suddenly so important. Whatever it takes.

Mm hm.

Your technique still has those maddening, sloppy touches,

but you've learned how to make them work for you.

You've made them your own. Wow. That

was very close to a compliment. I didn't intend it that way.

We all make mistakes, I guess.

You've grown up a bit, haven't you?

You're not the little girl clinging to the family name anymore.

Since beacon, I haven't really had a choice.

Father's view of the world no longer matches with mine.

Whatever the case, I am glad to see you've moved on.

Distancing myself from the Schnee name is

the most beneficial thing I've ever done.

We can move forward without him together.

I know General Ironwood would have a place for you.

I would be grateful to him if he did,

Really, it's just.. Our kingdom

isn't supposed to be like this.

Fearful and withdrawn. We should be opening

our borders to help the world, not closing them down.

We will though, once we've weathered the storm, we will.

I know the general hasn't done everything perfectly,

but he's doing what he thinks is right.

Everybody thinks what they're doing is right.

But usually they're just looking out for themselves and their secrets.

Ironwood isn't keeping secrets. Not from me.

Can you be sure?

Come with me. There's something I want to show you.

Good afternoon. Feeling better today? Good morning.

Would you care for some?

We like hot and cold.

Oh.

That's the winter maiden.

She could pass any day now.

Until that happens, I'm the only person is allowed to see.

Ironwood's chosen you to be the next when? When she dies.

How long have you known? Since beacon fell.

Doesn't it bother you? He practically groomed your whole m*llitary career.

It did at first when the general first proposed it to me.

But the more I thought about it,

the more I saw it as a privilege.

A chance to do some real good for Atlas. For remnant.

But your destiny was chosen for you. Without your input, perhaps.

But I'm choosing it now. I've made

it my own and I take great pride in it.

That has nothing to do with father

or the general. That belongs to me.

I guess we've both had to do a little

bit of that. Carving out our own way.

I suppose we have.

Speaking of the family name.

What is he doing? If I'm elected councilman,

I've made it no secret that I will be opposing

General Ironwood and his senseless embargo that is crippling all of Atlas.

It is my belief that these measures

are not only reckless, but criminal.

With no shipments allowed to enter or leave the kingdom.

I know many are suffering, and my family

has been weathering the same storm as many of you.

Effective immediately, I'm forced to shut down all..

Non-essential SDC operations.

If elected to office, I will make the..

Changes necessary to fix what Ironwood has broken.

I hope you ask yourself before the vote, can you trust..

Anyone else to stop Ironwood? Will Robin Hill be able..

To get your jobs back and expand on what you just said?

I think. I think father May. Have just provided

the spark that's going to set this kingdom on fire.