It's been weeks ever since he was at Junior's bar. But knowing that more than likely he's not welcome there. Even if they're afraid of him, He wasn't going back. Not for a while at least, It's been a while since he's seen destruction like that. He doesn't like to think about what happened. He already has a reminder of his past deep within the pocket of his coat. He was walking down the street when he sensed something was amiss. He looked down an Alleyway to notice Someone with a black Bowler hat. A white coat, Orange hair, And a black cane with some Red accents. He also noticed the men with him worked at Junior's bar. He kept walking. Not even giving them any attention other than a simple glance. He didn't care if they noticed him or not.
He saw them walk into a store of some sorts and what looked like were starting to rob it. He knew he could stop them. But he wasn't, Why should he. As long as they weren't bothering him and stayed out of his way. He could care less. So he kept walking... That was until He heard the sound of glass shattering behind him. He turned around to see a familiar face. The girl who was outside the club. The one with the red hood to be specific. His first reaction was to hide in an alleyway and watch. Not wanting to get involved... But he was conflicted. She reminded him... Too much of something that he has lost long ago.
"God Dammit." He whispered to himself as he started walking torwards the fight.
Ruby was doing well, She was pretty much kicking ass to everyone that tried to stop her. Using Crescent Rose to it's fullest. Laying waste to everyone while everyone else was using red swords that looked similar to Machetes. After Ruby dealt with all of them. Roman then proceeded to point a cane at her. Firing a shot at her causing her to take cover. But before he could run, the man grabbed him by the throat and proceeded to throw him towards the roof of a nearby building. Which allowed Roman to grab hold of a ladder.
"Son of a bitch." He said, Clearly annoyed, as he started to follow him, With Ruby using Crescent Rose to her advantage and beating him to the roof as the man used the ladder. Roman then threw a Fire dust Crystal and shot it as The man and an older woman in her early thirties arrived. Using a riding crop as it was wand, wearing a white blouse, a black corset over it with high heels and pants of the same color, Completed with a purple and black cape that appeared to be ripped up a bit.
He saw there was a vent. He didn't even bother asking about insurance as he picked it up and threw it at the Bullhead. only for it to get blocked by a fireball. This annoyed him even more as he charged at the ship. Only to miss and fall off the side into the alleyway. Landing on top of a dumpster breaking his back. It didn't hurt... But what did hurt was struggling to control the beast inside him from coming out... Claws begging to come out of his hands, Forming at the tips of his fingers, Eyes turning into a lizard like Yellow once again. Breathing Heavily as he was struggling to control his breathing. His teeth now becoming Sharpened. Eventually Groaning in pain as he started to slowly go back to normal.. THe claws retracting as his hand returned to normal. His eyes... With several Blinks eventually turned back to normal... the last one showed the older woman approaching him as he passed out.
He woke up later... In the hallway of a precinct of sorts. He looked at his wrist and noticed he wasn't even handcuffed. He felt like leaving but he needed to check his pockets first. He noticed his item was still there. with a sigh of relief, he started to control his breathing. Eventually he saw the girl in red walk out of an interrogation room. He didn't even need to be told as he got up and walked inside. He noticed the woman from earlier. This time with a a man seemingnly in his fifties with White hair and sunglasses. Wearing a green scarf, a green shirt with a suit jacket, All the while holding a coffee mug and a tablet.
"You certainly are an interesting Gentlemen, aren't you?" Ozpin asked him as the man sat down across from him. "Tell me something I don't know." The man said. Looking at Ozpin, Almost as he was subtly studying him. "My name is Professor Ozpin, And you are?" Ozpin asked looking at him as he held his hand out to him. The man gently pushed his hand out the way "Doesn't matter." He said as he remained his calm and neutral look. "I see," Ozpin said as he started to pull up a video on his tablet. The video in question was one that was about a month ago at Junior's Club. Specifically someone recording him beating up the thugs. Including the moment where his hand healed Right in front of everyone. Which earned a gasp from Glynda that didn't go unnoticed.
"I take it she hasn't seen that video before." The man said, gesturing towards Glynda as she looked at him in slight shock. "I haven't had the time to show her." Ozpin answered like he already planned this encounter. "Why not. I would think that would be an important information to know." He said. Hiding any emotion in his face as he studied Ozpin. "To be quite honest. I've never seen anything like that in my life." Ozpin stated as he took a sip from his coffee. "I used to keep that a secret. That was until the world stopped giving a damn about me. So I stopped giving a damn what people see." He replied, No change of facial expression. "How does one gain such an ability?" Ozpin asked. The man thought about the question, specifically on how to answer it.
He eventually sighed and lifted up his shirt to reveal three large scars in the form of a scratch. "The thing that gave me this," He said gesturing towards the scars. "Also gave me this." He said as he held up his right hand. Surprising both Ozpin and Glynda. Both Ozpin and Glynda tried their best to remain their composure. The man put his shirt down. "That's all I'm gonna say, Now what about you?" The man said as he puts down his shirt. "What do you mean?" Ozpin asked. "I can tell from looking at you that you're a lot like me, You're constantly hiding something. And I told you a big piece of information about me. You should do the same." The man stated as he leaned a bit closer towards Ozpin. Ozpin then beckoned Glynda to leave the room. To which she hesitantly complied.
Yeah I'm gonna be a bit of a dick and not reveal the conversation between the two just yet... That'll have to wait. But I did leave a few teasers and this chapter wasn't easy to write. Mainly because I really had to keep thinking what would happen. But I'm gonna disappoint you guys and still keep things secret. Still, I hope you all enjoyed the chapter.
