Yo Peeps, GMG back with chapter 34 of PR. My whole family, save my sister *knocks on wood*, has gotten sick at some point in the last few weeks. I've had my time with it, but know I have returned to my chronic coughing. XD A return to no pain. Someone on the Discord was reading BCB... Why do people still read that? -_- I know that a writer is their own worst critic, but looking back on it, I really don't get how people enjoyed it...
Disclaimer: I do not own RWBY...
Ruby woke with a fuzzy brain and the dim sound of laughter tickling at her senses. The overwhelming scent that was quint-essentially Blake hung around her like a warm sweater and the weight of their various duvets and the feeling of familiar fingers pulling through her hair with the utmost care gave her a clue as to where she was; the dorm of Team RWBY.
As her consciousness returned, more sensations were becoming apparent. The bed shook slightly, corresponding with Blake's laughter, bringing a satisfied smile to Ruby's face. She loved the sound and was always happy to hear it. Opening her eyes, she noted that the dorm was only lit by the afternoon sunlight streaming through the window. The drawn back curtains fluttering as a slow breeze picked at them. Another voice reached her ears and she woke further, trying to figure out who it was.
Sitting up groggily and looking around, Blake's hand dropping from her hair and to her shoulder, Ruby noticed a mass of red and white and it clicked. May Zedong was sitting in one of the chair's that normally rested at the dubbed "study desk" according to Weiss. The chair was turned around so the back faced Blake, with May sitting backwards, folded legs pressed up against the back and crossed arms resting on the top rail.
Blake gave the just woken teen and quick kiss, smiling warmly at her. "Sleep okay?" When Ruby nodded, she gestured to their guest. "I invited her to talk after you dozed off at the fair. I hope you don't mind."
Ruby giggled and poked Blake's nose. "From the laughter, you two seem to be having fun. Of course it's fine, Blake."
"Blake has just been recommending some of the books she said you two had read recently," May quipped. She lifted one such novel, one that Ruby vaguely remembered. "Some of these look really good, especially the one about the man with two souls, both fighting for control of his body."
May took another glance at the book and a look of recognition crossed over her face. "Oh! I almost forgot," she started. "Word on the streets, or at least what my team has told me and a few book shops have confirmed is that some nomads are making a stop by Vale. I was wondering if you two would like to come along when I went to check out the shops?"
It made sense too. With the tournament, there was an expected jump in tourism and it was hardly anything to note that a group of merchants would divert their route for the chance at selling wares at such a large event. The bounty of consumables they had was also likely to be good. "Do you know what day they're to arrive," Blake asked. May nodded and a grin quirked at the Faunus' lips. "I'd like to see what sort of books they might have."
Ruby nodded beside her. "And they probably have some cool weapon parts from other kingdoms and villages. Maybe I'd find something to upgrade Crescent Rose with."
Blake snickered. "The chance is really small that you could make that weapon any more deadly than it is."
"So...?" May prompted.
Shrugging, Blake smiled. "I'm in."
"Me too!" Ruby cheered.
The dorm room door opened, Yang and Weiss stepping in; the blonde grinning wildly. "Hello~! What has you all so excited?"
It was Ruby who answered. "Some shop keepers that wander the kingdoms are visiting Vale soon and we're gonna go and check out what they're selling in a few days."
The blonde nodded, a thoughtful look on her face. Turning to Weiss, she spoke. "Maybe we should go too. It's been awhile since I've seen a group like them. They tend to have some pretty cool stuff from the few that have visited Patch.
Weiss mulled it over. "It seems like a good idea. Plus," the heiress averted her eyes. "I was actually going to mention it later today, since I have heard of it from the shop keeper at 'From Dust Till Dawn' when I was getting a refill for Myrtenaster."
Off to the side, Blake noticed the slightly downtrodden expression of May. Leaning over, so only the sniper could hear, she whispered, "Those two are likely to split off. They like their space and don't mind giving Ruby and me our own."
May considerably brightened. "I know you two won't just magically accept me, but I'd still like to be able to make friends with you without having to worry as many people." She chuckled nervously. "I'm not the best with talking to others."
"And Yang is a bit much, while Weiss is overbearing," Blake concluded. "They're not the best people to try and get you acclimated to speaking with others." She snorted in amusement. "Honestly, I feel a little bad for any nervous person having to speak to them."
Looking up to see Ruby conversing with her sister and Weiss flipping through a few sheets on the desk absentmindedly, Blake stood. "Would anyone care to play a board game or something?"
A certain brawler perked up. "How about Cards Against Remnant?! I just ordered a pack recently and-"
"No," Weiss cut her off. "We're not traumatizing our guest, if I have anything to say about it." She paused, trying to think of something before sighing and looking at Ruby. "Do we have anything for five people that doesn't involve scarring someone for life?"
The girl shrugged. "Only a few things, Weiss. I think Apples to Apples would work, since it's similar enough to Cards. A compromise?"
"And no foul language?" Weiss asked, wanting to clarify.
Ruby nodded. "Aside from the few blank cards that Yang got her hands on. We can remove them, though."
"Yang can, since she wrote them," Weiss retorted.
Yang slumped over. "No fun." Sighing melodramatically, she dragged herself over to the closest and started her search for the game. Her careless tossing of the contents of the closet was having a noticeable effect on Weiss, apparent to the other three.
Weiss tried to restrain herself from it, but her frustration was mounting. Finally, she cracked. "At this rate, the whole closet will be spread across the floor." Bustling over, she pushed Yang aside, sifted through a few things and handed the box to the blonde. "Now, get your stupid cards out."
The busty brawler grinned unabashedly and pecked Weiss' cheek. "Sure thing, Ice Queen."
Crossing her arms and appearing to look dignified, Weiss couldn't help the dusting of red that passed over her cheeks. "You dolt."
Yang's grinned just widened as she popped the lid off of the box and began searching for the cards. "You know you love me."
A muttered "whatever" caused the other's to snicker as Weiss picked up some of the contents of the closet and returned them back to their places.
Game Night was on!
End...
No matter who asks, I will not have them play Cards Against Humanity. I might love the game, but it is rather offensive and I'm not gonna take the fic there. Remember to check out the discord link on my profile, if you want to join the chat. PM me with questions, if you have any (or use reviews if you have an account) and I will reply ASAP. Adieu for now!