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[aurabble]

"Hi,  Jaune Arc here!  ...Except that, I'm actually not here right now.  Or  maybe I am and I just re-discovered decent comic books but I mean, I'm  probably not ignoring you.  So leave me a message.  Unless you were  trying to call someone else.  Then you should call them.  Smiley face."

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[auricmercy]

Hey, this is Edward here with your mission, should you choose to accept it. I'll need exactly [some unholy amount of] iron in any form except blood thanks, [a good amount of] leather, and throw some brass in there for style.

Are you sure you want the armor to look the same as what you got? cuz I can give you a way cooler design

[aurabble]

That's...that's a lot of iron. Blood has iron?

[okay you've piqued his interest.] How much cooler? Can I ask you another question?

[auricmercy]

About 70% of your body's iron is in your blood.

Ask away. But for the record, it'd be 100% cooler. [Ed that's not helpful] Horns, skulls and/or spikes, flames, maybe some dragon decals. You know, awesome stuff.

[aurabble]

Why is there iron in my blood and where's the other 30%.

Wouldn't that be intimidating? [then again, maybe he needs to be intimidating.] Do it.

Have you ever made prosthetics?

[auricmercy]

Reasons and it's in your muscles, tissue, and bone marrow.

Excellent. [you are going to regret this, Jaune. and if you don't, Coco's eyes will]

No, that's more my mechanic's speed. I mean I could try, but it'd be nothing like my automail. More like . . . a cold unmoving sculpture for an arm. If she ever drops by though, I'll let you know.

[aurabble]

Bone...oh. I doubt even blood would have that much iron.

[BUT ED LOOKS SO COOL how could he regret it.]

Yeah, I figured something like that would be a different study and skillset. Thanks.

[auricmercy]

[wellll, when you say it like that... /preens]

No problem. Hope your friend finds something soon either way. [and thankfully SHE SHALL] I'll get back to you when the armor's done.

JUST DROPS THIS HERE. ACTION AHAHAHA

[possibles]

[ Whatever Jaune was doing, he'll notice there's a red streak and suddenly a dude in a costume in front of him. ]

Are you Jaune Arc?

[ His voice is vibrating, disguising it from sounding like himself. He also already knows the answer, but if he said as much, it could lead to 'obvious knowledge' issues for secret identities. Either way, he's got to talk to Jaune. ]

\o/

[aurabble]

Aww darn, there goes my high score.

[Jaune drops his videophone, but he doesn't bother picking it up when he glances at the costumed man. He asked him a question. Words. He opens his mouth but he only seems to be capable of weird surprised noises. This guy looks way cooler than X-Ray and Vav and that's saying something. When he finally recovers he's not much better, taking a few steps back and clasping his hands together.]

Ohh okay. This is real. You're actually talking to me right now. This is...completely normal! [In a delayed attempt to salvage his pride, he pauses and nods.] Yeah, my name is Jaune Arc. That's the name I was born with. It's my official name. I use it to sign stuff and everything.

[possibles]

[ Barry laughs, looking to the side. He'll never get over the awe some people get into when they see a real live superhero. He puts up his hand in a dismissive gesture. ]

Relax, kid. I'm The Flash. I need to talk to you.

[aurabble]

The Flash... [Jaune repeats, much more in awe.] Wait, was that red streak just now you? Wow! You're really fast. I get it now.

Is this about directions? I'm not so good at directions. What am I saying? No superhero's going to ask for directions. Unless that's your weakness...

[possibles]

Fastest man alive, and I'm not here for directions. [ Okay, more serious note though. The cheerful expression fades a little and he looks at Jaune. ]

I need you to tell me about what happened with Diabolo. Everything you know.

[aurabble]

You should race a friend of mine. [There's a flicker of disgust when he mentions Diablo. That, along with fear. It's fleeting, and he scoffs.]

What, that overly dramatic walking burning reptile? He likes to be called Lord of Terror, just so you know. In case he threatens to burn any houses because you blinked at him wrong. Uhm...when I saw him, he was in some room with creepy symbols done in blood. He was hiding in Attleton, but he probably isn't anymore. He said he was hiding with a volunteer. I'm not sure if that meant they knew or he was just using them.

[possibles]

How fast are they? [ He's not against racing, that's for sure.

It isn't a laughing matter, but Barry can't help but laugh at the description a little, if dryly. ]

That's the guy. Anything else you can tell me about the room? [ The volunteer might be another good lead, but it sounds like Jaune doesn't know much about that anyway. He saw the room, that might mean there are clues. ]

[aurabble]

She's pretty fast. She can use her speed to throw people against walls. That part's not fun.

I think it was a cellar or some kind of basement. I could show you where! Or point to where I think it was on the map. [at least he looks a little embarrassed.] I don't remember the street because I was more focused on the fire and it was really hot. I mean I know fire's hot but this was--it was different. It felt wrong. But it shouldn't be too hard to find the location, there can't be that many burned houses in Attleton.

[he pauses as if he's trying to think of a way to phrase his question subtly.] Kind of an obvious question with the outfit and everything but are you thinking about stopping him?

[possibles]

That.. doesn't sound like something she should be doing to anyone other than bad guys.

[ Either way 0.02 seconds later, there's a flash of lightning and a burst of wind and then he's back again, this time with a map. ]

Here, and I plan on trying.

[aurabble]

Nah it's okay, I threw a melon at them.

Whoa. That is...so cool! [The stars in his eyes eventually fade so he can clearly read the map.] I think it was here. [He points at a location.] Or was it here...no, it was here! No, wait...okay, I found it! This is definitely the spot.

[And just to show how serious he is that it's the right location, he points in determination.] I remember because of the houses nearby.

text that probably took her 4 hours to write and another 2 to send

[whiteas]

Considering you haven't texted me yet, I'm going to take a wild guess and assume you're blaming yourself for this somehow.
It's not your fault.
It's no one's fault but his.
That's as far as I'm willing to talk about what happened, but I wanted you to know that.

hours after reading it, re-reading it multiple times, holding his phone like its his lifeline

[aurabble]

I have Frost.

[It's the first thing he says to her. Of all the things he could say after nothing, it's he has her dog.

But she's right and they both know she is. Her saying that doesn't change it, but he owes her and he can never make it up to her. What he can do is respect her wishes.

There's another delay on his end, this time for about twenty minutes.]

Thank you.

[whiteas]

[ Weiss doesn't take as long to respond, her text coming in about the same time that Jaune's "Thank you" is sent. ]

Thanks for taking Frost.
Will you take care of him a little longer?
I can't go back yet. I'm trying.

[aurabble]

I can take care of him as long as you need.
I'm not asking where you are. But are you in a secure place?

[Or as secure as possible.]

[whiteas]

Not particularly secure.
But I feel safer here anyway.
Sun is the only one who's found me so far, so if nothing else? No one knows to look for me here.

[aurabble]

Okay.
If you feel safer that's important.
Right now it's probably better only you two know.

[whiteas]

Are you at the house?
Have you seen Ruby or Flynt?

[aurabble]

[...So they really--]

No to both of those questions.
Do you need me to contact them?