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[onlyburnhotter]

"Hey, it's Yang! Sorry I missed you, but leave me a message and I'll get back to you ASAP. Catch ya later!"

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[fedupwithyourbull]

It's Blake.

Pyrrha and Penny are both here, and... It sounds like something bad happens in the future. I think we should meet up in private with them and get the story. Call me back soon.

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[onlyburnhotter]

[Yang had a feeling this was coming. She lets out a deep sigh before recording her own response to send to Blake. Though it's unmistakable in her voice, she's not overly fond of this idea. Not that it has anything to do with Penny or Pyrraha. Just that this whole, playing with the future thing rubbed her the wrong way.]

Yeah, sure. Sounds like a plan.

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[fedupwithyourbull]

[Blake knows her partner, and she knows what that kind of voice means, so...]

... You don't like the idea?

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[onlyburnhotter]

[Yang switches the video feed on, letting Blake see her. She had figured Blake would undoubtedly pick up on how she was feeling, so it was pointless to continue and try and hide it. This is one of those rare moments, where Yang's usual happy, energetic demeanor gives way to a more serious side of her. And Blake is one of the special few people Yang is comfortable seeing this side of her. The side that is not always confident, even scared.]

I'll be honest... this whole, knowing the future thing? It just doesn't feel right. I mean, I get that if it's something awful, maybe we can prevent it somehow. But, on the other hand... I don't like feeling of being locked into something. The idea that my fate is pre-determined. Like, I don't have a choice, or that I don't really have free will... and I'm not okay with that.

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[fedupwithyourbull]

[In the privacy of her room, on a video call with Yang, Blake doesn't feel the need to hide much of anything. She's still not taking her bow off, but there's enough movement under it to make her feelings kind of obvious. Case in point, the bow is now pulled back, as her ears go low against her head.]

... I understand what you're saying. If you'd rather not be there, I can make up an excuse for you.

[She's trying to make it very clear that she does understand and respect Yang's stance on it, but... She has to go, herself. She has to know. Yang thrives on not knowing what the future may bring, and she said as much back at Mountain Glenn, but Blake? Blake knows better than anyone what kind of problems- injuries or worse- can come from not knowing. She's seen too many White Fang missions gone wrong to not understand. And she wants to do anything she can to protect her team from that.]

[onlyburnhotter]

[Yang gives a knowing little, half smile. Blake is clearly keeping Yang's feelings on the matter in mind, and she appreciates that. She can also understand why Blake feels differently on the matter, and she can respect that, too. In the end, they are partners though, and that's a commitment that Yang takes seriously.]

No, it's okay. I may not be overly fond of the idea, but I'm willing to be there with you to hear things out.

Just, do me a favor?

[fedupwithyourbull]

[And that's all it takes to get the bow to stand back up to attention.]

Of course. Anything.

[onlyburnhotter]

[Yang takes a deep breath, and lets it out before continuing. When she speaks, she still sounds serious, like before, but now there's a slight hint of something akin to pleading.]

Promise me that, no matter what we hear, we won't take it as a final answer. Just because Penny or Pyrrha say it will happen, doesn't it mean it has to. We can always change things. Okay?

[fedupwithyourbull]

I understand. We'll get that information so we can change things. We can help whatever's causing them such a problem.

[onlyburnhotter]

[Yang smiles, hearing Blake agree was all that she needed to feel better about this whole thing. She looks visibly more relieved, nodding her head in response.]

Yeah.

[After a slight pause, Yang adds:]

Thanks, Blake.

[fedupwithyourbull]

Of course. Besides, I should be the one thanking you.

[this is going to suck, but she'll be a lot more okay with it with her partner there.

Until she updates, anyway.]

[onlyburnhotter]

Huh? Why's that?

[fedupwithyourbull]

For agreeing to go, even if you know you won't like what you hear.

[onlyburnhotter]

[Yang's expression and tone turn more reassuring.]

Hey, what are partners for, right?

[fedupwithyourbull]

[Well, her last partner would have never done something like this with her, but... That's not something she particularly wants to talk about, or Yang will ever want to hear. Besides, it's not like Adam will ever be relevant to Yang, anyway.]

Of course. You're right.