The next morning Liam awoke with a hangover to kill. He placed his hand on his head and gritted his teeth. He pulled the covers off of him and got a bottle of water he found in the fridge. "Morning, Sunshine," Winter said with a toothbrush in her mouth. He waved. "Saw you went to the bar last night." Liam nodded. He inhaled as he discarded the empty plastic container. "Qrow also came by this morning. He said he wanted to talk to you." She said as she dressed. Liam lit a cigarette to ease the pain in his head. Winter strapped on her saber and put on her overcoat. "He said for us to meet him at the bar, sounds like he doesn't it?" Liam nodded.
"Yes, it does." He said as he began to armor up. He put on his boots and shin guards followed by his pistol holster. After putting on his kevlar vest, came the white cloak. When he was finished he stood armed to the teeth. He sheathed the bowie knife on his thigh and his sword on his back next to his rifle. He placed the Grimm mask on his face, leaving off the lower part. He and Winter walked in silence, mostly due to Liam's ever present hangover, to the bar where they found Qrow with four teenagers. One of which he recognized as the Jaune boy he found in the woods. Upon entering, one of the teens, a girl younger than the rest with red highlights in her black hair pointed in their direction. "Is it them?" She asked Qrow in a high voice.
"Yes, it is," Qrow said looking in their direction. He narrowed his eyes at Winter. "It appears he's also brought Ice Queen with him." Winter scowled.
"Nice to see you too, drunkard." She said as they locked eyes. Liam cleared his voice getting both their attention.
"Qrow, Winter tells me you stopped by this morning?" Liam said getting straight to business.
"Winter?!" The girl in red exclaimed. "What are you doing here?" Winter plainly ignored her. The young girl made a face.
"Liam," Qrow began. "I have a favor to ask." He took a deep breath. "I've been with this group of kids for a while, as kind of an escort." Liam nodded as he and Winter took a seat at the bar. Qrow gestured to the teens. "This is Jaune, Nora, Ruby, and Ren."
"I believe Jaune and I have already met," Liam said removing the top part of his mask.
"Hey, Liam!" Jaune exclaimed. "This is the guy that found me in the woods." He told his friends.
"Back to business," Qrow said. "I'm hardly in any condition to protect them on my own. If you and Ice Queen over there would be up for it, we could use some people like you to travel with."
Liam was caught a bit off guard by this. "Never thought in a million years I'd have Qrow Branwen asking for my help." He made himself chuckle. "I'd be willing to help because I do owe you a favor, but I told you, finding my daughter is my top priority."
"I thought you'd say that," Qrow said. "That's why if you agree to help me I can promise you I will give you her location." He finished with a smirk. Liam reached into his vest, tightly gripping his sidearm.
"You piece of shit," Liam seethed. "You knew all this time." Qrow nodded.
"Yes I did, and I've wanted to tell you. I've talked to her and trust me when I say you are ready, but she isn't." Qrow stood slowly, clutching his abdomen where the bandages were. "I'm desperate for help, Liam, and I know I can count on you, I don't trust Schnee at all, but if you accept my terms I'll accept yours." Qrow stuck out his hand. Liam sighed.
"What do you think, Winter?" Liam asked.
"Whatever you choose, I'll be right behind you." She said as she crossed her arms. Liam stood as well.
"That's a low blow, Branwen," Liam said putting on his mask. "But for your sake and my daughter's, then I'll help you in any way I can." He took Qrow's hand and shook it.
"Deal." They both said.
Hello again.
Apologies for the shorter chapter, but I hope this satisfies.
As always with the constructive critisism, and enjoy.