Writing Prompt : Qrow and Winter go undercover in Mistral as newly-weds on their honeymoon.


Lily knew that in the grand scheme of things, she didn't have all that important a job. She wasn't a huntress out in the desert badlands living day to day as she tracked down in Wyrms and sand crawlers. She didn't mine for dust worrying about cave ins, explosions or both. She wasn't even a politicians, pouring over legislation proposals and trying to squeeze the budget to expand the protection and defence of the outer rim settlements.

No Lily just worked the front desk of a hotel. It wasn't particularly a glamorous role despite the hotels prestige but she met a lot of fascinating people travelling to Vacou. sometimes on a particularly long day, she would sigh over the monotony but then she would realise she was being ridiculous and laugh. If boredom was the worst she dealt with, then her life was probably okay.

Still sometimes the people she had to check in could be a little... different and none stood out more the Schwarz's.

From the moment Lily saw them, she knew this was going to be an interesting encounter. For one, they were some of the most striking people she had ever seen. The man was wearing a dark charcoal suit that despite looking new still hung on him rather scruffily. In the time it took to walk from the front doors to the desk, his came loose four times. Still it was tailored and form fitting and well... damn.

The woman, in contrast looked far more causal and yet somehow looked even more uncomfortable than he did. Her black hair hung loose around her shoulders and she was constantly pushing it out of her face like she wasn't used to it. She wore a much lighter white sun dress that stopped above her knees, a fact she seemed very conscious of as she every now and then tried to pull it lower. Still it showed off what it should and left the rest to the imagination and well... damn.

The couple were muttering to each other as they approached but stopped as they approached, greeting her with large and rather forced smiles. That wasn't all that uncommon though. Depending on where they had come from it could have been a long flight and that was always stressful. Perhaps this was the first time travelling together, which was always straining on any new relationship. It occurred to Lily she should really stop making up history of couples before meeting them.

"Good evening," the woman said. "We have a booking under Schwarz."

Lily nodded deciding to skip her usual cheery greeting. From the woman's tone and lack of pleasantries she clearly wouldn't appreciate it. Best to just get through it as quickly as possible. Her husband however, just snorted at the way she spoke.

"Wow."

"What?"

"Oh nothing," he said with a cheeky grin. "Just kinda formal that's all."

"Do you have a problem with that?"

"No no, just though that you..." The man hesitated, his eyes flickering to Lily for a second. "That you agreed to try and relax a little more. You know, now you aren't working, you don't have to be the Ice Queen."

The womans eyes blazed with fire for a moment as the couple stared at each other but then, some sort of understanding seemed to dawn on her as her eyes too glanced at Lily. For a moment, she sighed and then let out an apologetic smile her tone suddenly much softer.

"I apolo- I'm sorry about that." Her teeth were brilliantly white. "I shouldn't take it out on you. I'm just a little tired from the flight."

"You don't need to apologise mam. I'm sorry your flight wasn't more comfortable."

"Oh the flight was fine," the man said with a grin. "It's just my wife is a bit scardy cat when it comes to flying. Isn't that right, honey?"

Lily decided not to respond to that although the temperature seemed to drop several degrees.

"Well we can't all be as comfortable as you in the air," she said through gritted teeth but then smiled genuinely for the first time turning to Lily. "Perhaps a little too comfortable though. He fell asleep, I say sleep. He passed out and snored our half the cabin."

"I don't snore."

"Oh sweetie..."

Lily giggled despite herself and the man shot her a look of betrayal he frowned at his wife. She just looked back at him smugly but there tiff didn't seem to be over.

"I'm surprised you were able to hear anything hurling into that bag, Jaqueline?"

The woman rounded on her husband, fury on her face.

"My name is Jaqueline?" She paused remembering they were in public before clearing her throat and nonchalantly repeating. "My name is Jaqueline..."

"It's nice to meet you..."

"And I'm Artie Schwarz," the husband said, extending his hand with a cheeky grin. "At pleasure to meet you."

Is he flirting with me right in front of his wife?

"Only a few more years till you'll be Artie Grau."

"Hey!"

"So anyway," Lily said quickly. "Oh you have our honeymoon suite. Congratulations. You'll love it. It has wonderful views of the oasis, complimentary champagne and we offer a wide selection of leisure activities with the other guests." Lily went a little pink leaning forward to make a sure no one else would hear them. "It's also quite a bit away from the other rooms so you don't know to worry about things getting-um... physical."

The newlyweds stared at her incredulously, glanced at each other and then back at her.

"Things will likely get physical," Jaqueline said dryly. "But probably not in the way you're thinking."

Artie laughed at that and Lily blushed brightly. What weird things were these too into?

"Anyway," she hurried on, desperate to finish now. "Here's your room keys. If you have any problems, please just phone."

The strange pair nodded and walked towards the lift. As they did, Artie wrapped his arm and Jaquelines waist and despite flinching, she seemed to accept it assuming it didn't go any lower. Shaking her head, Lily went back to some paperwork, glad the strange experience was over.

A few moment later though, Artie reappeared.

"Oh I forgot to mention. I got a work appointment tomorrow pretty early tomorrow and I would hate for Jackie to miss out because of me. Can you just put her down for all those leisure activities you were telling us about?"

Lily sighed but complied.

"The first one is a hike to watch the sunrise..."

"Is the guide motivating and infectiously happy?"

"...Yes."

"That sounds perfect." Artie grinned. "She'll just love it."

"Okay, Ill book her in." As she typed on the system, Lily noticed another activity that might be help. "Oh and sir, just so you know. There's a couples counselling seminar that has a few open slots..."