"Qrow, I need to talk to you in private," Jaune said tapping the older man on the shoulder. Qrow and Jaune went into the other room away from the others.
"What's up kid?" Qrow opened his flask, taking a few swigs of his drink.
"It's about Ruby. We had a private discussion and-" Jaune began, he got off.
"Thank you Jaune, but I'll let my uncle now myself," Ruby stood in the doorway. She clenched her hands at her side, taking a deep breath.
"I've noticed that I've been developing the signs of PTSD. My nights have become restless, thinking about this negativity. I don't know what is going to happen next, and I'm terrified. I lost two important friends to me. I'm starting to wish that I never had the desire to become a huntress, wanting it to end. Suicide has crossed my mind a few times uncle Qrow," Ruby confessed looking up at her uncle in front of her. She watched as terror and worry fell upon her uncle's face. Ruby's vision became blurry as she looked at her feet.
"Ruby, I-" Qrow said, unknowingly. He set his flask down and approached his niece. Ruby feel to her knees, wrapping her arms around her body, crying for the second time today. Qrow knelt in front of her, putting a hand on her shoulder pushing her up to face him.
"Ruby Rose, please look at me." Ruby sat up, resting her hands on her knees in front of her. She wiped her eyes to see her uncle, flinging her arms around his shoulders. Ruby buried her face into his shoulder. Jaune rubbed her back.
"Jaune has a point. It's such a selfish act to commit. I need everyone by my side Uncle Qrow. I can't do this alone, I really need help," Ruby said, her voice muffled. Qrow tightened his hold around Ruby, stroking her hair trying to comfort her.
"Don't worry Ruby. We'll all stay here by your side no matter what."
Nora and Ren appeared in the doorway to check what was going on. They noticed Ruby was holding onto her uncle whimpering while Jaune was rubbing her back. It dawned on them; this must be dealing with what Ruby told them earlier. Ren and Nora joined them, kneeling around Ruby. Now it was just their group and her uncle, showing her that she in fact does have the support from her friends and family.
"Ruby thank you for telling me." Qrow said pulling away. Ruby nodded. Jaune got up, grabbing tissues off the dresser. He held them in front of Ruby, with a comforting smile. Ruby smiled at him weakly taking a couple tissues wiping her tears away.
"I knew I had to tell someone. I couldn't bring myself to tell my teammates, not while we're separated. I promise next time we're together I'll tell my current condition," Ruby got up throwing out the tissues.
"Remember you'll never be alone my girl. You hear me?"
"Yes, uncle Qrow. Thank you." Ruby left the room, heading upstairs to her room. She flopped onto her bed, sighing. She grabbed her scroll that lay on the nightstand and distracted her mind by playing some video games. She jumped when she heard knocking on her door.
"Yeah?"
"Ren made lunch. Eat it while it's hot!" Nora reported.
"I'll be there in a few minutes. I got to finish this round."
"Okie, dokie!"