02x03 - A Minor Hiccup

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There's a point where it tips There's a point where it breaks

There's a point where it bends and the point we just can't take anymore

There's a line that we’ll cross And there’s no return

There's a time and a place No bridges left to burn

Anymore!

We can’t just wait with lives at stake

Until they think we’re ready

Our enemies are gathering

The storm is growing deadly

Now it's time to say goodbye

To the things we loved

And the innocence of youth

How the time seemed to fly

From our carefree lives

And the solitude and peace we always knew

[Indistinct blabbing from Professor Port]

So, Weiss... You know uh...

I-I was thinking after this... maybe we could go grab a bite to eat?

And uh...

You know I-I-I've got two tickets to that new Spruce Willis movie if you wanna make the trip to Vale.

I hear it's awesome.

And... then.

Maybe after that we could... study? Together?

I mean you're smart... and I'm uh...

You know.

[Timer beeps]

And then I-

Oh... uh...

Timed that one wrong I guess.

Well, the stunning conclusion to this story will have to wait.

Until... next time.

Weiss?

Did you hear me?

No.

No. No.

No. No. No.

No. No. No. Yes.

One day.

I thought that class would never end.

Alright, guys. Today is the day!

The investigation... begins!

I'm glad to see we're taking this so seriously.

Hey, we've got a plan!

That's...

...moderately serious.

Right!

Everyone remember their roles?

You and I will head to the CCT and check the Schnee records for any other Dust robberies or inconsistencies.

Seeing as I am in the family, it shouldn't be a problem.

The White Fang has regular faction meetings to hand out orders and recruit new members.

If I can get in, I could hopefully find out what they're planning.

I have an old friend on the shady side of town that typically knows everything going on in Vale.

Getting information out of him shouldn't be too hard.

Great! We'll meet up tonight near Yang and go over what we found.

Let's do this!

Sun: Yeah!

Blake: Sun?!

How did you get up there?

That's easy, I do it all the time!

You do what?!

I climb trees all the time!

So, are we finally getting back at that Torchwick guy?

We are going to investigate the situation.

...as a team.

Sorry, Sun. We don't wanna get friends involved if we don't have to.

That's dumb. You should always get friends involved.

That's why I brought Neptune.

'Sup?

How did you even get up here?

I have my ways.

Seriously, though, can I come in?

We're like...

Really high up right now.

Alright, I'll go with Weiss.

Sun, you can go with Blake.

And Neptune, you could go with Yang since she doesn't have a partner.

Everyone good?

Actually Ruby, why don't you go with Yang?

After all, she is your sister.

But...

Weiss, who would go with you then?

Well...

I guess Neptune could come with me.

[Epic cackling]

Nah.

But..! But!

Woooooooow!

I forget how big the Transmit tower looks up close!

You should see the one in Atlas.

That was the first one, right?

Correct!

Atlas developed the Cross-Continental Transmit System to allow the four kingdoms to communicate with one another.

It was their gift to the world after the great w*r.

"Oooh... look at me."

"My name is Weiss."

"I know facts."

"I'm rich."

[Ruby mockingly laughs]

Don't be a pest.

Besides...

The only reason we're here is because you like the tower so much.

We could have just as easily made a call from the library.

I know, but it's so coool!

Oh, I'm gonna take a picture!

Penny: Oh.

You dropped this.

Penny?!

Uhhhhhh...

Where have you been?!

We haven't seen you since the night at the docks!

S-Sorry.

I think you're confused.

[Penny hiccups]

Uh...

I've got to go!

What was that about?!

I don't know.

But I'm going to find out.

You go make your call! I'll meet up with you later!

Wait!

Penny!

Where have you been?!

It's been weeks!

There seems to be a... misunderstanding.

What?!

Penny!

Is everything okay?

Penny, please stop!

Look.

I don't know what's wrong...

...but you have to listen to me.

Those guys we fought at the docks,

we think they're up to something big.

Something bad!

I need you to tell me what happened to you that night!

Please...

As a friend.

[Penny sighs]

It isn't safe to talk here.

CCT AI: "Hello. Welcome to the CCT. How may I help you?

I'd like to go to the communications room, please.

CCT AI: Absolutely.

Could you please place your Scroll on the terminal to verify your identity?

Perfect!

Thank you Ms. Schnee!

Welcome to the Beacon Cross Continental Transmit center.

How may I help you?

I need to make a call to Schnee Company World Headquarters in Atlas.

Absolutely.

If you could head over to Terminal , I'll patch you through.

Thank you.

Student: Hi Mom! How are things back in Signal?

Thank you for calling the Atlas- Oh!

Miss Schnee!

Good afternoon!

Would you like me to patch you through to your father?

I think your sister Winter might be here as well.

No, thank you.

I was actually wondering if you could find some files for me.

I've compiled a short list.

I see.

If you don't mind...

...what may I ask is this for?

School project.

Umm...

There are some sensitive documents on this list, ma'am.

Well, then, I'll be sure to treat them with care.

Right...

Very well.

The data is being transferred to your Scroll now.

Wonderful!

That will be all, then.

A-Are you sure you wouldn't like me to patch you through to your father before you go?

...Yes.

I'm sure.

Well, then.

Have a nice day.

I wish I could help you, Ruby.

But I don't know anything about those men.

Well, what happened to you that night?

We were all together, and then you just disappeared! Were you kidnapped?

Oh, no! Nothing like that!

Then where did you go?

I've never been to another kingdom before.

My father asked me not to venture out too far, but...

Oh, you have to understand, my father loves me very much.

He just worries a lot.

Believe me, I know the feeling.

But.

Why not let us know you were okay?

I...

...was asked not to talk to you.

Or Weiss.

Or Blake.

Or Yang.

Anybody, really.

Was your dad that upset?

No.

It... wasn't my father.

James: The AK- has been a standard security norm of Remnant for several years.

and they have done a fine job. Wouldn't you agree? Wouldn't you agree?

But...

The Kingdom of Atlas is a kingdom of innovation, and 'fine'...

Well, that's just not good enough, is it?

Presenting...

The Atlasian Knight . !

Smarter.

Sleeker.

And admittedly...

A little less scary.

These models will become active later this year, but they won't be alone!

Now...

Now, the Atlasian m*llitary has always supported the idea of removing men from the dangers of the b*ttlefield.

However,

there are still many situations that will undoubtedly require...

A human touch.

Ruby?

So.

So, our kingdom's greatest minds, in cooperation with the Schnee Dust Company...

...are proud to introduce.

The Atlasian Paladin!

Now, we couldn't have him here for you today.

but these mechanized battle suits will be seen defending the borders of our kingdom within the year!

Whoaaaa...

Ruby?

Maybe we should go somewhere else.

Penny?

Wait! Where are you going?!

Down here! She went this way!

This way!

...Penny?

Are you okay?!

Uh-huh.

Umm...

Uhhh....

Chatter: Did you see that?

Do you think she's okay?

Penny, come back!

Chatter: Did she stop that with her bare hands?

Penny: Umm...

Penny!

Please.

What is going on?!

Why are you running?

How did you do that?!

I...

I can't.

Everything's fine. [Penny hiccups]

I-I don't want to talk about it! [Penny hiccups again]

Penny, if you can just tell me what's wrong, I can help you!

No...

No, no.

You wouldn't understand!

Let me try!

You can trust me!

You're my friend, right?!

You promise you're my friend?

I promise.

Ruby...

I'm not...

...a real girl.

Oh.

I will cling

I will clutch

I'll hold on to you

I won't turn away

I won't leave

I won't go

I will stay with you