And then there was Yang

[solar_flare]

Sweet! Boy, you don't waste any time, do you? Can't say I'm complaining, I like to hit the ground runnin'.

[She fist pumps.]

You can figure out what tags to use later. Get some rest, sleepyhead. Tomorrow I'll surprise Ruby and Jaune. Blake already kinda knows I'm coming!

Just make sure I can take Bumblebee with me. We've been through too much together to be separated now!

[Yang is in for a sad surprise, then.]

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[ruby_roses]

Surprise how? ...Bumblebee?

[Confused Ruby is confused.]

[solar_flare]

Blake's mun mentioned wanting me around, so my mun stepped up to the plate.

[She grins, her hands on her hips.]

'Bumblebee' is my motorcycle.

[ruby_roses]

Oh, that Bumblebee. My mun thought you were talking about a giant robot and... well, he's kinda dumb at times, don't mind him.

[Though the image of Yang riding a giant robot into battle is still pretty badass...]

Where you off to? My own mun is sending me off to a place called Ruby City in a week or so. Said it was just "logical" or something.

[solar_flare]

[You know she'd do it too, if the opportunity presented itself.]

Don't worry about it! I think that's what most people think of when they hear the name.

[Yang turns and points.]

I'm heading over to genessia. But hey, my mun has three characters over where you're going, so you're sure to make friends. One's even your age! She's a lot like Weiss actually, so you'll probably get along great.

[ruby_roses]

Ooh? Your mun has people there too?

I'll be the fourth person my mun sends. What are the people's names?

[After all, if Yang vouches for 'em, they can't be bad, right?]

[solar_flare]

Chie was the first, then Orihime showed up, and finally Raye. That's the one who reminds me of Weiss.

How about you? Who's your mun got over there?

[ruby_roses]

[She just grins big at some of those names.]

I've heard of them! They sound really cool!

Mine's got a guy that runs around half-naked named Akihiko... [She pauses for a moment to allow Yang her obligatory purr/growl noise.] ...as well as some mutant thing called Mewtwo, and then there's Dracula. So... at least I don't have to worry about dealing with Dracula, right?

[solar_flare]

Oh hey, cool! I didn't know those were all run by the same person. Talk about variety!

[She's definitely intrigued by this Akihiko guy. But...Dracula? Really?]

And I'm glad you're not dealing with a creep like that. Gross!

[ruby_roses]

[She sighs, sharing Yang's sentiments toward Dracula, but at the same time...]

My mun is kinda fascinated by him. Remember all those stories you used to read me when I was little? My mun says in a lot of ways Dracula kind of represents a similar role in his life. It's... weird and kinda convoluted but... I can kind of see his point.

He doesn't agree with how Dracula goes about things, don't get me wrong but... for so long he saw Dracula as a sort of tragic villain that wasn't beyond redemption.

But yeah. He's got quite a collection of people in his head. There's an old martial artist guru that you'd really love, a guy with ice powers and an obsession with princesses, a ninja master, a half-dragon kid, a couple of half-demon guys... you name it, he probably has one or two in his head.

[solar_flare]

Well...maybe at first, I guess. But he still did some really evil things! You be careful around him, Ruby.

[Her sister's heart is in the right place, but Yang can't feel easy about her sharing the same space as a vampire. He's not even the sparkly kind!]

Wow, heh! That's quite a collection! I wouldn't mind getting to know some of them a little better~ Maybe some of them might show up in genessia, you think? It's a pretty laidback place, no apps, no activity checks. Which is why I'm there.

[She holds up her hands in a shrug.]

My mun's probably going to write up an app anyway just for other people to reference. I told her she didn't need to, but she says there aren't enough who know about our show. She's pretty stubborn.

[ruby_roses]

Don't worry! There's a rule my mun has. When he has a few people in a game, they're allowed to know each other, but can't interact with each other or even participate in plots where we might conceivably cross paths. I won't ever even see the guy, I promise.

[Seriously, Yang? Sparklepires? Ruby would think someone like Sun would be more up your alley. Still, that's a conversation for a different time and place.]

Y'know, that actually sounds pretty appetizing to my mun. He's probably going to throw a few people in there. But... he kind of has a thing for the bad guys. ...And not the "bad boys" you're into. Y'know, like Geoff? That's his name, right? The guy from Achieve Men?

[Never gonna stop teasing you about that, btw, sis.]

[solar_flare]

[eeeeeeeeeeee geoff is so cute eeeeeeeeeeeeeee!]

Hey, the more the merrier!

[She brandishes her fists, teeth bared in a big grin.]

Besides, my mun's of the opinion that every game needs more bad guys who aren't restricted in cutting loose and stirring things up. You'd think she'd play more villains in that case, but she's still fussing over who to play. *I* say she runs the NPC's whenever she wants and that's good enough, but she'll probably roll someone out there sooner or later.

[ruby_roses]

[And Ruby's face just devolves into an epic lineface as a very distinct whooping maniacal laughter is heard from the mun's headspace.]

...You realize you just woke up the guy who looks like a clown and claims to be a god of destruction, right? [SIGH.]

[solar_flare]

[Kefka??? There are a lot of evil clowns out there.]

..................I claim no responsibility.

[Grin?]

[onecream_fivesugar]

...Wait a second... Blake's there!?

[Ruby hasn't run into her yet.]

Hey hey hey, hold on another second! You're going to be there too!?

Yay!

[solar_flare]

You'll see her soon enough, she responded to Hammer's pizza party invitation.

[Grinning from ear to ear, she bobs her head in an enthusiastic nod.]

Yup! My mun always thought I'd be a lot of fun to play, so it worked out pretty well. You'll have to tell me what you've been up to when I get there?

[onecream_fivesugar]

Ooooh! I'm going to that too! Team RWBY needs to reunite over pizza! It's be perfect!

Well I think your mun made an awesome choice. I've been up to some cool things myself, I met a wizard and a space alie-Oh wait until your there, right.

[solar_flare]

Hey, I don't mind spoilers!

[Her head tilts playfully.]

I just didn't want it to get redundant for you, little sister.

[onecream_fivesugar]

Well I'll save the rest for when you get here and I'll try to have more to tell you by the time you show up too.

...Just hurry up and get over there. I mean Jaune's there and knowing Blake's there too is a relief, but it's kind of lonely there without you.

[solar_flare]

Awwww, you're so sweet! Why don't you take a look at the community again? Maybe you'll see something there that you like~

[onecream_fivesugar]

[She might just squee when she's that something!]

[solar_flare]

[Atta girl!]

[monkeystowaway]

Does that place even have roads for you to ride that bike?

[solar_flare]

[Ooooo, it's Blake's boyfriend, mwah ha ha ha!~ Grin.]

Plenty. There's only one city in the five that's less than civilized.

[She's pretty sure she can pull off some sweet flips in Nova City, what with all those floating sidewalks and turbovators.]

Why do you ask?

[monkeystowaway]

[Can't a guy flirt with a girl and steal her away for a few days without being labeled her boyfriend? Geeze.]

Just curious, cause you can only really open a bike like that up on some nicely paved road.

[solar_flare]

Oh yeah?

[Now he's got her interest. She holds her elbows, tilting her head to the side as she shifts her weight to the other hip.]

You say that as if you've had a lot of experience with this sort of thing~

[Do tell.]

[monkeystowaway]

I may have gone for a joyride or two in my time adrift.

[solar_flare]

I wouldn't tell Weiss that, if I were you.

[She slings an arm around his neck to drag him along.]

But you can tell me all about it!

[monkeystowaway]

Is it even possible for her to dislike me more than she already does?

[solar_flare]

You'd be surprised.

But she can be sweet too. Sometimes!

[Weiss has her issues, but don't they all?]

Maybe tone down the bad boy stuff, up the charm, she'll warm up to you eventually.

[monkeystowaway]

Eh, I wouldn't be true to myself if I changed just so someone would like me. [Plus Blake seemed to like him just fine the way he was.]

Out of pure curiosity, you keep your bike where again?

[solar_flare]

Oh, I keep it parked over in LIKE HELL I'D TELL YOU SOMETHING LIKE THAT.

[Her arm tightens around his neck as she pulls him into a noogie. Bumblebee is not for joyrides.]

You'll just have to get your own ride, monkey boy.

[monkeystowaway]

Ack! [He nearly falls over when she pulls him into that noogie back he maintains his balance.]

Hey hey! I wasn't going to take it for a ride. I was just going to admire it. [And maybe take it for a little tiny ride.]

[solar_flare]

[She suspected as much. She releases him, strutting ahead and holding up her hands in a dramatized shrug.]

I wasn't born yesterday. It wouldn't kill you to ask permission, would it? Besides.

[Yang smiles over her shoulder.]

You'd have a lot more fun when *I* do the driving.

[monkeystowaway]

It's better to ask for forgiveness than permission. Though really, it's better to ask for neither and just don't get caught. [So says the great Stowaway.]

What makes you so sure about that?

[solar_flare]

[She'd question that line of thinking...if she couldn't understand the wild appeal of living on the edge.]

I've always had healthy self-confidence. How about it?

[Yang turns to face him, hands on her hips.]

You want a ride?

[monkeystowaway]

Sure. Take me for a ride. I want to see what you got.

[solar_flare]

That works out! I want to see what you can handle.

[And maaaaaaaaaaaaybe she wants to see what happens if she just conveniently gives him a ride to the bookstore where a certain teammate is sure to be hanging out and minding her own business. Yang fishes out an extra helmet that she usually saves for Ruby. It might be a little small on Sun, but beggars can't be choosers, and she doesn't want his monkey brains splattered all over the sidewalk if they get into an accident.]

[Which they won't because Yang is an excellent driver.]

[She slings a leg over the bike and settles herself comfortably in place.]

Ready~?