8:00 am

Entering Tukson's Book Trade, Mercury headed towards a shelf of books while Emerald went to the counter.

Slapping the top of the bell, "Be right there," came from the back of the store.

Two wooden doors swung by a man carry two stacks of books walked backwards.

"Welcome to Tukson's Book Trade," turning to his right, "We have every book under the sun," putting the stacks down, "How can I help you?"

"Just browsing," answered Mercury.

"Actually, I was wondering if you have a copy of The Thief and the Butcher."

"Yes, we do."

"Would you like a copy?"

"No, just wondering."

Thud with Mercury closing a book.

"What about Violet's Garden in paperback?" asked Emerald.

"He's got it," closing another book, "Hardback, too."

"Options are nice."

"No pictures," closing another book, "Hey. Got any comics?"

"Near the front," replied Tukson keeping his attention on Emerald.

"Oh wait," replied Emerald, "How about the biography of Richard III?"

"Not familiar with him."

"What was this place called again?" asked Mercury.

"Tukson's Book Trade," answered Tukson keeping his eyes on Emerald.

"And you're Tukson?" remarked Emerald.

"That's right."

"And you're the one who came with the catchphrase?"

"That's right."

"And what's it again?" asked Mercury.

"Welcome to Tukson's Book Trade. We have every book under the sun."

"Except for a biography on Richard III."

"Just a catchphrase."

"More like false advertising," closing another book.

"Speaking of which," said Emerald, "Richard III would kill his disloyal followers like those who can't keep promises, Tukson."

It went dim when Mercury pushed the switch near him.

"I hear you're planning on moving to Vacuo before telling Sienna Khan where your loyalties lay."

It went dim again when Mercury pushed the middle switch.

"That wouldn't make your brothers in the Red Claws of the White Fang not happy," leaning closer, "Neither are we. You do know who we are, don't you?"

Now it was dark because Mercury pressed the final button.

"Yes, lapdog."

Walking towards them, "So are you going to fight back?" asked Mercury.

"Yes!" popping out his claws.

Leaping onto the counter, he jumped swiping at Emerald only to miss then sailed into Mercury's left foot. Slamming against the counter, he stared down the barrel of Thief's Respite.

Smiling, "Don't break promise you can't keep," said Emerald pulling the trigger.

Exiting Tukson's Book Trade, Emerald stretched her shoulders.

Noticing the X-Ray and Vav comic in Mercury's hand, "Why did you take that?" asked Emerald.

"I like the pictures and not for a well written story."

9:00 am

"Why are we following Blake?" asked Weiss.

"Simple Blake knows where Tukson's Book Trade is," answered Ruby trying to contain her squealing.

"And why are we going to Tukson's?" asked Weiss.

"To check out some new books," answered Blake.

"Ain't that awesome!" watching Weiss roll her eyes, "Ying, why did you come to Beacon?"

"Ozpin asked me to."

"Why?"

"Cause I would be heading to Tartarus mines."

The girls stopped then stared at him.

"Why were you heading to the mines of Tartarus?" asked Blake.

"Broke the farmer's arm."

"Why did you break the farmer's arm?"

"He slapped his wife."

"Why did he slap her?" asked Weiss.

"Cause she was being nice to me."

"How was she being nice to you?"

"She let me touch the bumps on her chest."

"Let's get going," said Weiss.

Standing before B-52, Pyhrra sighed placing her hand against the door.

Entering B-52, Pyhrra walked past the line of hunters with their eyes covered.

"He's waiting for you," said Debbie Tiffany pointing to the stall door between the flashing lights.

Entering the stall, Bilko shook her hand.

"Hello, sitdown," said Bilko, "How can I help the pride of Mistral?"

Sitting down, "According to your flyer, you provide dates."

"Yes, in fact, according to my data I have the prefect man for you unless you got different options."

"I like a date with Jaune Arc."

"I believe I can help."

9:30 am

Arriving at the bookstore, Team STQR noticed the peacekeeper's cars and a healers' carrier. Reaching the barrier tape, they watched a white sheet covered gurney.

Noticing Team RWBY, "What to see a dead body, kids?" said the assistant healer flipping the sheet over.

Ruby and Weiss looked away.

"Is that what they look like after I hug them," said Ying.

"I know that face," thought Blake.