"You what?" Ruby cried, Yang slightly wincing at the volume.

"Ruby, they couldn't even land a hit on me."

As soon as she'd gotten home, at a very late time to boot, she had woken Ruby up from her window sill perch, engaging in a long and detailed description of her night. She really didn't get that far when Ruby had pounced on her for getting in a fight.

In an attempt to save herself, Yang held up a fistful of cash, waving it in her sister's face. "But look! I got three hundred for pounding a whole bunch of guys into the dirt!"

Ruby's eyes narrowed. "Yang, I can help you get money too. I just don't want you getting hurt for it."

Yang wrapped her arms around Ruby's waist, lifting her in the air. "Oh, Ruby, you're so cute! Oh, wait! That reminds me! I met this super cute girl in the bar. Like, lemme tell you, my panties hit the floor-"

"Yang!"

She dropped Ruby, the person in question rubbing her now sore sides. "I don't care about your personal life. The point is, we have money now. Are we moving onto the road again or what?"

Yang looked around the room nervously, leaning on her toes. "Weeeeeelll..."

"...Yang?"

"I might've booked a date with that girl I just told you about."

Ruby resisted the urge to punch her sibling in the chest. "Yang! We don't have time for you to grind on other people's business. We have to go before...y'know? We're caught?"

Yang nudged the shoes off her feet with her heel, reclining on the bed. "I'm sure we're okay for a few days. I spray painted the plate, right?"

Ruby sniffed. "It still looks suspicious as hell."

"Ugh, Ruby, your inner nagging mom is showing."

"It's not uncommon that I have to be the mature one, Yang. Just screwing with the license plate isn't going to fool anyone. They probably know what we look like right now, and...and what our car looks like...and..."

"Ruby, Ruby, Ruby." Yang dragged her unsuspecting sister onto the bed with one hand, wrapping herself around her. "There's tons of people who drive Cherokees."

Ruby mumbled over Yang's arm, turning her head. "If you're going on a date, does that mean you're leaving me here alone again?"

Yang sighed. "No, I'll bring you along. I feel kinda guilty about last night, but a resturant or a movie I can bring you to."

Ruby perked up. "Movie theaters have candy, right?"

"Ugh."

Pushing her sister off her body, Ruby swung her legs onto the bed, sitting cross legged. "So, who's the girl?"

"Her name's Blake, Blake Belladonna. And get this, apparently she's bi." Yang winked, reaching over to the table set beside the bed. Snatching her phone off the surface and turning it on, she flashed it to Ruby, showing her the most recent messages.

"Ooh...you even got her number."

"Right? I'm physced, I haven't had a girlfriend in like...uh..."

"Yang...you've never had a girlfriend."

Yang's smile turned into a frown. "Actually, you're right. In fact, I've never even dated. Like, sure, I flirt, but..."

Ruby's lips twitched as Yang went from happy, to anxious. "Ruby, how do I...how do I do a date? How much money do I need?"

Ruby raised her hands in mock confusion. "How should I know? I'm only fifteen."

Yang grabbed her by the shoulders, shaking her. "Ruuuuuby! I'm serious! I know you had a boyfriend in seventh grade!"

Ruby hissed. "I thought I told you not to mention that!"

"Ruby!"

"Oh my - fine. Just...just like, buy her popcorn and a soda, or...buy her meal for her, y'know? I think it goes like...'just be yourself.'?"

Yang's head dropped. "That's so cliche, Ruby."

"Well then don't ask me for advice!"

"Alright, alright, I'll roll with it." Yang took in a deep breath, relaxing her tense muscles.

Ruby dropped onto the floor, digging her toes into the carpet. "Speaking of the date, when is it?"

Yang checked her phone, immediately paling. "Uh...in thirty minutes."

Ruby yelped, slapping the phone out of Yang's grip and shoving her towards the shower. "Get your butt in gear, Yang! Take a shower, I'll pick out your clothes!"
Yang nodded and hurried into the bathroom, slamming the door on Ruby to undress.

Ruby flipped through Yang's small pile of belongings, settling for a pair of jeans, yellow shirt, and a waist-long brown vest she seemed to favor.

Confirming that her own red and black wear was casual enough, she unlocked the door, stepping into the cool breeze for the first time in hours.

"In some ways, I think I'd be the better bigger sister." She giggled to herself, leaning against the wall next to the room entrance.

Hearing a door lock click somewhere nearby, she looked to her left, half expecting to find Yang dressed and ready - even though she showered like a sloth. Instead, a tall man dressed in a green jacket approached her, putting her on high alert.

Remember stranger danger, Ruby. Don't accept any candy and don't get into any vans.

"Uh, sorry to bother you, but have you seen an orange haired girl anywhere? Kinda...this tall, skinny?"

Ruby shook her head.

The man sighed, bowing gratefully to her. "Thank you anywow! Nora!"

The girl that looked like the one he'd been explaining tackled the man, hanging from his neck. "Ren! It's hide and seek, you can't cheat by asking other people if they saw me!"
Ren grabbed the girl's legs and pulled her above his shoulders, sighing. "That was a one sided game, Nora."

Ruby gave them a very confused look. "Um...are you guys the neighbors or something?"

Stranger. Danger...Eh, whatever, they don't seem bad.

The girl, 'Nora' piped up, leaning over Ren's head, obscuring his vision. "Yep! Sorry if we're loud, Ren likes to get rowdy."

"You've got it the wrong way around."
"Hush, manservant! We've got places to be! People to see!"

"Well, maybe if you didn't hide from me-"

"Places! People!"

Ren muttered an apology to Ruby, stepping off the curb and heading off to wherever...they were going.

"Ruuuby! Are you outside?" The room door opened, revealing Yang in Ruby's chosen clothes. "Aren't you cold?"

Knowing Yang would've disapproved of the strangers, she just shrugged. "I like the cold."

Yang huffed in disagreement, preferring the heat herself. "Well, we've gotta go pick Blake up now, we're going to be officially late in like, ten minutes."
"Doesn't she have a car?"
Yang tapped her sister on the nose. "Wasn't it you who said I should exaggerate the kindness?"

Ruby bit her tongue. "...Get in the car."

Blake watched a red car roll up to where she stood, just in front of the bar. She thoughtfully resisted the urge to laugh at the way Yang rolled down the window, giving her a large grin, reaching for the door to open it. "Your limo awaits."

Blake got into the passenger seat, closing the door after her and fastening her seat belt. Acknowledging the third presence in the car, Blake turned to the back. "You must be Ruby."

Ruby gave her a shy wave. "And you're Blake."

Blake smiled, giving the small girl something from her purse. "Yang told me you like sweets, so I got you a little something as an apology for stealing your sister."

Ruby graciously accepted the small chocolate bar, drooling. "Oh, you can steal her anytime you want if you keep this up."

Yang shook her head, pulling Blake's attention back to the front as Yang stopped at a light. "She's chocolate crazy, you're gonna wish you hadn't done that. I might actually have to duck tape her mouth through the movie."

Blake snickered, focusing on the car in front of them. "I don't mind. I don't usually talk to people much, so having a more...energetic person nearby might just be good for me."

Yang gave her new friend a side glance, silently admiring her getup. "So, what restaurant were you thinking of?"

Blake rolled her eyes in thought, tapping her fingers against her leg. "I was thinking the White Fang, they've got killer steaks."

Yang's mouth watered. "Oh, I can do steaks."
Turning into the left lane, it didn't take long for the building to come into view. "This is actually a pretty small area, huh?" She remarked, pulling into the lot.

Blake unfastened her seat belt. "Well, it usually depends on where you're living. If you're lucky, you can book a place near all the important stores."

Killing the engine, Yang turned to the woman. "You're pretty knowledgeable, huh? How long have you lived here?"

Blake shrugged. "Around two years, give or take."
Ruby intercepted the two. "Can we please go inside now? I want a milkshake!"
Yang pushed her sisters head away, opening her door. "Yeah, yeah, we're moving."

Following the blonde out of the car and to the doors of the restaurant, Yang held the door open, gesturing to Blake to enter. "M'lady."

Blake rolled her eyes, entering the building with Ruby in tow.

"You're gonna need to try harder then that, my dear sister."
Yang growled. "I'm doing my best."

Being the last one in, Yang caught up to Blake talking to the cashier.

"Table for three, please."
The lady wrote something in her book, nodding. "Alright, follow me."

They ended up in the very back in a booth, as every other place was packed full of burly looking men or women.

"I'll come by in a few minutes to take your order." With that, the waitress left them to themselves.

Yang glanced around at the people near them. "So...you usually come here?"
Blake nodded, scanning the menu. "Yeah, usually it's less packed, though."

Yang raised her eyebrows, but decided against pushing further, instead following Blake's lead and reading through the choices.

"Yang, I want a steak." She looked across from her, where Ruby sat alone, pointing to a picture on the menu.

"Alright, I'll probably get the same."

Blake looked amused. "Like two peas in a pod."
Yang sighed. "Oh, you have no idea. Sometimes, our roles get pretty reversed."

Ruby unraveled her silverware. "Sometimes?"

Blake laughed. "I could maybe get used to this."

Yang's face looked strained, probably trying to hide her excitement. Covering for her battle wounded comrade, Ruby pulled Blake's attention to her. "So, you work at the bar, right?"

Blake nodded. "Yep, I work night shifts."
"Do you live in a house or an apartment?"

Blake looked at her hands. "Uh, It's a little...complicated."
"Don't worry, you don't have to tell us! My little sister is just...very curious." Yang shot Ruby a glare, which was easily returned.

Blake waved her off. "It's fine, I'm not embarrassed about it or anything."
Now it was Yang's turn to be curious. "...Wait, then where do you live?"

Blake looked at the ceiling. "Uh...I guess you could say I live at the bar."

Yang blinked. "You live in the bar? Like...behind the counter? Bla-"

"No, no, no. There's a room upstairs that the manager lets me rent. It means I get payed much less than the others, but as long as I have a place to stay, I don't mind much."

Yang didn't look convinced.

The waitress chose that particular moment to return, flashing her pen. "Have you all decided?"

Ruby raised her hand. "I want a steak!"

The lady blinked. "Uh..."
"Eight ounce, for both of us. Fries on the side. Just fries. Oh, and a chocolate milkshake." She added, noticing Ruby's intense stare. "I'll take a Pepsi."

The lady nodded, writing down their orders with trained speed. "And you, miss Belladonna?"
Yang looked surprised, then remembered that Blake frequented the place.

"Y'know what, I'll take something different today. How about a fish fillet? Just water with that."

"Alright, It'll be ready soon."

Yang watched the woman's retreating back, while Ruby inched closer to the table's edge. "So even the employees are familiar with you? That's so cool!"

Blake coughed. "It's nothing, I only know maybe three or four of them anyway."

Yang tapped her fingers on the table. "Reminds me a little of home, when Ruby had a close friend back in Utah. She'd always get free desserts."
Blake was interested. "You two came from Utah?"

Yang thumped her chest with a fist. "Born and raised."
Blake hummed. "I'm actually from Wyoming, myself. Country girl."
Yang rested her elbows on the table. "Oh? What's a girl like you doing in a city like this, then?"

"I could ask you the same."
Ruby watched her sister's expression, but it didn't change.

"Oh, y'know, just wanted to travel. Old man was being an ass, so I snatched my cute little sister and came down here."

Blake looked sympathetic, much to Yang's obvious discomfort. "I'm sorry to hear about your family troubles. You should've seen mine, though. Way out of wack."

"Where are they now?"

"Dead." Blake deadpanned.

"...Hoh."

Blake smiled. "Don't worry, they weren't much. I never really saw them, and when I did they weren't...particularly nice, so, sure, it's sad, but I won't miss them."

Yang clicked her tongue. "Harsh."

"You're the one who just called your old man an ass."
Yang grinned. "Hey, I have valid reason."

"I'm sure you do, Yang."

While the two shot sarcastic comments back and forth to each other, Ruby sat fumbling with her silverware, sticking her knife in between the fork's prongs and creating a makeshift scythe, waving it in front of her in mock battle.

Ruby Rose, leader of the...the...Scythe Battle Masters, has come to...uhm...bring your evil soul to justice!

She stabbed at her spoon, making some very convincing noises as she did.

It wasn't long before she was knocked out of her trance, a steaming plate of steak pushed in front of her nose.

"Ma'am, please don't play with the silverware, you could hurt yourself."
Yang shook her head disapprovingly, while Ruby stuck her tongue out.

Blakes eyes practically shot up at the sight of her fish dinner, licking her lips. "Thanks, Violet."
The waitress nodded, depositing straws on the table and offering a parting smile. "I'll be back to check on you."

Yang didn't waste a second, digging into her meal. "Oh, you weren't kidding, this is great."

Blake nodded eagerly, devouring her own meal.

With the bow on her head, Ruby thought she looked a lot like a cat.

Stifling a giggle, she ate a small chunk of her own steak.

...And somehow, that escalated into an eating contest not too long after with Yang.

Blake cheered her on, much to her sisters jealousy.

They probably weren't going to make it to the movie after all.