Chapter 11: Welcome to Beacon

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At the headmaster's office on top of the Beacon Tower, They could see a large and unnerving ship as it descends upon a landing pad. Two Bullheads fly by ant-like swarms of people on the paths around Beacon. At the top of a tower veiled behind clouds. Ozpin and Glynda can be seen through the window into Ozpin's office.

Glynda: Ironwood certainly loves bringing his work wherever he travels.

Ozpin: Well, running an academy and a military makes him a busy man. But yes, those are a bit of an eyesore. 

A chirping beep sounds repeatedly. Ozpin turns to see a hollow message "Access Requested" on his desk.

Ozpin: Come in.

Both of them then face the doors as they slide open to reveal Ironwood as Ozpin approaches to greet him.

Ironwood: Hello there.

Ozpin stands at attention.

Ozpin: General Ironwood.

Ironwood: Please, drop the formalities. 

Both approach and shake hands as Glynda also approaches.

Ironwood: It's been too long. And Glynda! It has certainly been too long since we last met.

Glynda: Oh, James! 

She gives a personable wave and then drops all pleasantries.

Glynda: I'll be outside. 

She walks away.

Ironwood: Well, she hasn't changed a bit.

As Ozpin speaks, Glynda can be seen from behind Ozpin and Ironwood as she exits the room. As he turns to his desk...

Ozpin: So, what in the world has brought you all the way down from Atlas? 

He picks up a mug and a kettle, pouring as he speaks.

Ozpin: Headmasters don't typically travel with their students, for the Vytal Festival. 

He turns and offers the cup to Ironwood.

Ironwood: Well, you know how much I love Vale this time of year.

Ironwood produces a canteen from his inside coat pocket and pours its contents into his mug.

Ironwood: Besides, with your hosting, I thought that this might be a good opportunity for us to catch up. 

Ozpin walks around to his desk, kettle and a new mug in hand. As Ozpin sits and pours himself some coffee.

Ozpin: I can certainly appreciate the quality time between friends, however, a small fleet outside my window has me concerned.

Ironwood: Well, the concern is what brought them here.

Ozpin: I understand that travel between kingdoms has become increasingly difficult.

Ironwood: Oz, you and I both know why I brought those men.

Ozpin then takes a drink and sets down his mug.

Ozpin:  We are in a time of peace. Shows of power like this are just going to give off the wrong impression. 

Ironwood: But if what Qrow said is true...

Ozpin: If what Qrow said is true, then we will handle it tactfully. 

Ozpin emphasizes this as he holds up an index finger.

Ozpin: It's the Vytal Festival. A time to celebrate unity and peace. So I suggest that you not scare people by transporting hundreds of soldiers halfway across the continent. And I hope that you didn't bring "Them" here too.

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