Councilman Arc: Jaune begins to call out Atlas on its treatment of Mantle and the parasitic nature of the relationship as Atlas rarely shares anything that they can’t rip away in an instant. This forces Atlas to better their treatment of Mantle and leads to the Happy Huntresses wanting to show Jaune just how happy he’s made them.
One visit was all it took. His very first travel to Atlas, as part of diplomatic relations. All he wanted was to visit Mantle once, to see it. Some of the politician said that there was not much to see.
Jaune saw enough.
He realized just how dependent Atlas was of Mantle. They relied on the city below on just about anything. And how were they repaid? With scorn.
Scorn, ridicule and even more corruption.
Jaune forced their hand. He informed Ironwood that the ill treament of Mantle was attracting Grimm and would cause a catastrophe in the long run.
Hence, the support for Mantle was enforced. Ironwood gained some support among Mantle for the move, even if some Atlas dwellers accused the man of kowtowing to a youngling beginner in the great game of politics.
Ironwood was no politician, however, so he could give a fuck.
Added bonus for Jaune was that his efforts did not go unnoticed by a certain group within Mantle. The Happy Huntresses were a volunteer group that was thinning out Grimm beyond the walls of Mantle, thus supporting the sparse military presence up to the reforms allocating resources for it.
The blonde received...a gift basket.
Not what he thought, given the trend, but he’d gladly take it. Some ham, sweets, a few pieces of fruit and...
And there it was.
A piece of paper with a scroll number, which also read “Call me″. Although that could mean anything.
And hey, he had a lot to learn, and this woman could maybe teach him a thing or two.
Let’s be real here, Yang would be into that.
Pyrrha: Jaune’s sweet and all, but he can be kinda awkward when we’re intimate.
Pyrrha: For example one time I went down on him in the shower, and he, not knowing what to do with his hands, decided to wash my hair.
Yang: At least he’s thoughtful I guess?
Jaune’s and/or Yang’s auras adjusting based off ‘idiot isn’t gonna stop hugging the living bonfire’ or ‘he’s not even flinching anymore, just let him in’ is somehow the most in character dragonslayer metaphor I’ve seen in a bit.
I’d imagine Yang being low/mid-key clingy, she’d probably be touch-starved to hell and back.
And I’ve always liked the idea of Jaune calling Yang ‘Sunshine’, in this case he’d also call her ‘Sunburn’ when snark warrants it.
I know you were probably being figurative but I’m imagining them both in a literal Mom Class. Possibly run by either Kali or Mama Arc.
Hey hey, just thought of that but
We can all agree that after Jacques, Willow is gonna be suuuper wary of people approaching her, right ? Always wondering if they're interested in her for her or for her family name.
You know who she wouldn't have to wonder about that with ?
Raven "my semblance literally tells you if you're one of the select few I actually care about" Branwen.
Picture this : Raven comes to help with the kids, Willow gets her shit together and helps in the fight as well, then they both go to the "Being a Good Mom 101" classes together and help each other unlearn all that shit that got stuck in their brains over the years (Raven doesn't know how to care for her kid and show it, Willow used to know and can help her take the first few steps while Willow probably has super low self-esteem and doesn't believe she can make things better with her kids and Raven can encourage and support her and give her the kick in the ass she needs to start mending her relationship with the Schneeblings)
And then as they do all that they grow closer and start Feeling Things™ for each other, but Willow always has this little voice in her mind reminding her that it could all be a plot to take her company and family from her all over again and she can't make it stop UNTIL
One day
Willow is feeling distressed because Bad Day and maybe a panic attack or something ? I can see her having those when she first gets the SDC back and has to learn how to run it while trying to stay sober and she'll just feel so much pressure on her it'll make it hard to breathe. Anyway, panic attack when she's all alone and no one can help but SUDDENLY a portal opens and out comes Raven, all worried and stuff and Raven helps Willow calm down and then it hits Willow.
Raven has a portal to her.
They have a bond.
Something Raven can only develop with people she cares about deeply.
Which means she cares about Willow deeply.
She cares about Willow for who she is, not her family name.
And all of a sudden, Willow feels like a weight has been lifted off of her shoulders and she can breathe more easily.
And the future looks just a little bit brighter.
jaune's family found out about the date and decided to get to know his new gf. they might have sort of kidnapped her. but jaune showed up to bail her out of that situation. thing is ruby was embarrassed about being asked if she and jaune were planning on having children and refuses to speak about it. so the girls (with no evidence) decide it must be like something out of a spy movie where jaune saved ruby from his old enemies. how do they treat jaune now, and what's their plan to get more info?
Ruby: (tiny girl) i wanna go home
Jaune: guys you're making her nervous
This shot is somehow able to perfectly mix genuinely Menacing Future villainess and Pissed off Edgy teen Energy.
I seriously keep wanting to write a fic that starts with this, and they just end up landing within sight of each other.
Then they have to trek an indeterminate distance together to get to the evacuation point back at Beacon or back to Vale. Jaune wouldn’t have a clue who she is at this point in canon, I think?
Feels and bonding would happen, I have no idea what would happen once they were wherever they wanted to go though...
It’s not just that they both lost someone at Beacon. It’s that they couldn’t do anything to stop it.
Have you ever done Winter Knight headcanons? SFW and/or NSFW?
Send me a character/ship and I’ll tell you some headcanons
(please let me know if you want nsfw in is)
SFW
Ok, but like Jaune doing something clumsy, like accidentally tripping, or he gets lowkey humiliated in some way
And Winter chuckles at him
It’s more of a snort but Jaune still catches it
And he can’t help but go wide eye at how cute it was
And Winter is embarrassed as hell
But Jaune loves it so much and desperately tries to get her to do it again
Winter does fencing practice with Jaune
And she manages to pin him down
And Jaune’s heart is beating out of his chest
So he leans up to kiss her
And she is so flustered that she blasts him through a wall
NSFW
Winter wears heels and steps on Jaune
Jaune tied up and kneeling before her as she smirks down at him
Winter blushes at pda, but the moment they are behind closed doors, she is all about it
Mostly, because she’s in control of what goes on there and so can mentally prepare herself for it
Jaune doesn’t mind, he likes her being in control
They sometimes try to switch it up
Sometimes it works out well
Other times, she has to safeword out
It’s ok, they’ll just try again
She’s fine with blindfolds but cuffs can be too much
They use soft fabric, something she can tear out of
The fact that they’re all still tinted red in the edit just makes me laugh harder at this.
Salem: GIRLS! COME HERE!
Emerald & Yang: [DANGER]
salem holding emerald and yang like they’re just two disobedient children is exactly what i needed today
SO
I was doing some research. realized that a lot of the cities we see in Mistral around Vol. 4 are named after Japanese flowers. Do some digging, find out they are all a part of the Language of Flowers.
Now
I WONDER where we should meet Neo? Is there a name that might work well for someone hiding out, dealing with their grief alone while also slowly making her way to Mistral without any help?
Tsubaki, or the White Camellia, means “waiting” When I say I nearly screamed in symbolism and excitement….
Why do I imagine Jaune pulling out a perfectly forged fake fed id, like he just made one in case he needs it?
Officer Yang: You’re under arrest Vomit Boy!
Jaune, playing along: Oh, and why might that be officer?
Yang, winking: For being hella cute~
Jaune, flirtatiously: Oh no~ Surely there’s ‘something’ I can do to make this all go away…?
Yang, leaning in: Oh, I’m sure we could arrange something…
Jaune: Unfortunately I’m an undercover fed. You’re under arrest for misuse of government-granted authority.
Yang: Ah dammit.