To say the atmosphere in the briefing room was frosty would be an understatement. Standing in front of the rest of her team, General Ironwood, Oscar and Glynda Goodwitch was the summer maiden. The identities of the maidens was secret and to the team's knowledge, Dierdre was ment to be in hiding. Yet standing in front of them without a care in the world was one of the maidens and not just any of them, it was their sworn duty to protect her.

A few more silent and tense moments followed with Dierdre gradually looking more bored by the second. Eventually the summer maiden couldn't take the quiet no longer, "Whilst I wasn't expecting a triumphant welcome, I wasn't expecting the silent treatment either", she commented, pushing herself off the doorframe.

"What are you doing here?" Oscar asked, "shouldn't you be still in the safe house like we agreed".

Dierdre clutched her hand against her chest, a look of mock offence flashing across her face, "Ouch Ozpin, now my feelings are hurt", but it was clear from her tone that she was anything but offended. The apparent new member of the team brushed between Nora and Ren and handed a scroll over to Jaune, "Your orders, courtesy of General Ironwood", she added.

Jaune scanned his eyes over the tablet before switching his glance to Dierdre. The dark haired woman smirked at the bemused expression on the Former team JNPR leader face and beckoned with her eyes for him to read again. Jaune sighed, he placed the scroll onto the desk, "She's our new team leader", he said with a flat tone.

"What that's it?" Nora said in shock, "Jaune has lead us is far and now your just giving the leadership to someone else".

"Not just someone else, I'm a summer maiden", Dierdre snorted. Nora's mouth flapped open at the her new team mate had used before curling into her classic lets break his legs face, "look General Ironwood, Oscar i dont understand " Ren said

Diedre shrugged, "not saying anything that isn't true". Before any of team JNR could fire off another comment, Dierdre turned sharply on her heel to indicate that she was finished with that particular conversation. Her attention instead returned to Ironwood and Oscar " So what is the team currently working on at the moment?" she asked in a professional tone that was completely contrary to anything anyone had heard come out of her mouth so far today.

The General shared an uneasy look with Oscar. "You came on a good day its team bonding", Oscar began, "the only long term assignment you and the others have is defend Remnant from the Grimm"

"Not a problem with me around", Dierdre sniffed arrogantly, "might need a few days to get them up to speed but nothing more".

"Hey talk about my friends that way", Ren snapped.

Dierdre glanced over her shoulder and shot a dismissive look towards Ren, "Wow, someone's wearing their big boy pants today". Ren seethed but was prevented from snapping back by a gentle touch on the arm from Nora. Ren's shoulders relaxed but his temper was still bubbling under the surface, "Now isn't that cute", Dierdre continued, her eyes flicking between Ren and Nora, "Got yourself a girlfriend".

That final comment broke all control that Ren had over his temper. Rage flashed across his eyes as his rage boiled to the surface, "I've had just about enough of your attitude", Ren said and Nora took a couple of aggressive steps towards Dierdre.

"Valkyrie, Ren !" Ironwood roared, "that enough from the pair of you". Ren took a couple of deep breathes to regain control over his emotions. That was especially difficult as Dierdre continued to look unrepentant, in fact she almost looked amused by the confrontation. "This is a far from ideal situation but orders are orders", the General continued. "Dierdre Rosevyi and you three will bond as a team. Once we've assessed your current skill level, we will discuss further assignments".

"Fine with me", Dierdre shrugged, "We haven't lost that much of a step in the last few months" Jaune said.

"Good cause you have a month, you have been entered on the AtlasSlam tournament", Gylnda added, "Oobleck , Port, Oscar and I will monitor your progress remotely".

Dierdre looked slightly amused, "A tournament?, really?"

"What's the matter, too early for you?" Jaune teased.

"Not in the slightest", Dierdre replied " Since you did so well agaisnt team CRDL "

" We were a man down " Ren pointed out.

"Now I suggest you go and get some rest, it's been a long day", Ironwood added with a fatherly tone. The Jaune and Nora saluted General Ironwood with Ren's salute being a middle finger to Ironwood before leaving the room, getting a snigger out of Dierdre. It didn't take much to recognise that the team were still unhappy with the orders, they were barely a few metres away before they began complaining loudly to each other.

" Guys we can make this work ok?" Jaune said " Even if I'm not leading i can still be the strategist of the team " He added, Dierdre walked along in front of them listening to them, she quickly spun around causing Jaune, Nora and Ren to jump back.

" Lets get some rest ok " Dierdre said before walking off " See you tomorrow " she called out.