Nina and Reed entered the camp, trying to hide their nerves. Faunus in Grimm masks looked up, watching the two as they headed towards the main tent. Nobody attempted to stop them, but there was murmured discussion about whether they were supposed to be here.
Lizzie stormed out of the tent, marching straight towards Reed. "What the hell are you doing here?!"
Reed adjusted his glasses. "Nina and I need to talk to you and Kane."
"You shouldn't even know we're here. How did you find us?" She questioned.
Kane stepped out. "That's enough, Lizzie. We'll talk inside."
She scowled, before looking out at the rest of the camp. "They were never here."
The four stepped back in the tent, which appeared to be some kind of war room. Maps and reports were strewn across a large table, lit by small dust lamps at each corner.
"Nina, it's good to see you again." Kane said, pulling her into a hug. "Now...what was so important that the two of you had to march right in here?"
Nina took a deep breath. "I think...you and Lizzie should leave the White Fang."
Kane looked around, as if someone would be listening. "Nina, that's...a dangerous suggestion...especially now."
"Adam's group has been hunting deserters." Lizzie informed.
Kane nodded. "More than that...he's preparing for something big...he's not telling anyone what, but...he's been working with Human criminals, smuggling things from Vale's black market...and his attacks are only becoming more and more violent."
Reed frowned. "You're not with Adam Taurus."
"No." Lizzie stated. "We're trying to stop him."
"Our faction is still loyal to the ideals of Ghira Belladonna." Kane explained. "We respect the leadership of Sienna Khan, but at heart what we want is not to scare people. We're trying to achieve equality by exposing the cruel practices of corporations like the Schnee Dust Company and RedOwl industries."
Reed paused. "You really are just trying to help."
Kane nodded. "I've tried reaching out to Ghira, but none of my messages make it through."
"There's something else..." Nina stated. "Carl Strikz...he's the one that..."
"You're sure?" Kane asked. "With his public image, any attack on him would just support what the media already thinks of us."
"It was him." Reed reaffirmed. "He tortured Nina, kidnapped Crimson, and even Ozpin believes he's more sinister than he appears."
Lizzie sighed. "Makes sense. He's a veteran of the Faunus war, if anyone'd be a racist prick, it's him."
"Ozpin knows about you two." Nina said. "That's why we're here...he said we should warn you about the Fang."
Kane and Lizze exchanged a glance. They both removed their masks, looking at Reed and Lizzie.
Kane ran a hand through his hair. "Nina...we know the dangers...we're still here."
"We believe in what we're doing." Lizzie said. "That's what matters."
Reed nodded in acceptance. "In that case...we need to ask a favor."
"We need more evidence to convict Carl Strikz." Nina stated.
Kane gave a grin. "We might have a few leads."
Lizzie nodded. "We're more than happy to take him down a peg."
"Thank you." Nina said. "Just show me where to look."
