A.N. I tried posting early, cause I was taking a Final today. However, the chapter announcement only works after around 24 hours, so I don't think anyone will notice if it updates. Just in case I'm re-uploading it. Tomorrow will be the usual time, but the site won't make an announcement for the chapter. Just letting you know.
Rory guided the Atlesian aircraft he was borrowing for the trip. He didn't ask Salem how she got an Atlesian aircraft when none of her subordinates had one, but Rory felt that it was better to leave that train of thought alone.
Last night was fun. Cinder and Rory spent the night watching a couple of action movies while cuddled up in a blanket on the couch.
He felt bad for the poor girl, being trained to be some merciless agent by Salem to fight against Ozpin. So whenever he was around, he tried to shower her with love and attention that she clearly wasn't receiving enough of.
A thump in the back of the ship brought Rory out of his thoughts. He set the controls on autopilot and stood to walk to the back.
Opening the door, he looked down in surprise.
"...this isn't what it looks like."
Cinder Fall, future manipulator and top agent of Salem, was on the ground eating what looks like preserved food with crumbs on her face.
"Cinder? Why are yo- wait?! Did you sneak on board?!"
"N-NO! Well, I did... b-but I had permission from her Majesty."
Rory was shocked. They were already close to Atlas, and the aircraft wasn't exactly good at circulating heat. She must have been freezing in the back for hours now. Cinder looked down, worried at how Rory would react.
"...Princess, look at me." She did. "I'm not mad at you. Let's move up, you must be freezing here."
Rory sighed as he wondered how he was going to do his job with Cinder around.