Well. Spoilers in comments.

[shining_beacon]

[He takes a looooooooooong sip of his coffee.]

...I have a feeling there's going to be a lot of paperwork coming in.

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[gentleman_thief]

Always the worst part, isn't it?

[shining_beacon]

No no, the worst part is the lecture I'm going to get from the general.

[streetwise_hippolyta]

Yeah, sorry about that.

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[shining_beacon]

I just hope you and your team understand the implications of what you did. Torchwick and the White Fang are dangerous criminals that should be given a very wide birth, and let the official Huntsmen and Huntresses deal with them...

[monkeystowaway]

Better put on a big pot of coffee, Ozzy.

[shining_beacon]

[He takes a long sip from his coffee mug.]

That said, the fact that you and Neptune managed to bait out Torchwick's paladin does provide some valuable information regarding the connections Torchwick has, to the point of showing the supply lines in Atlas are compromised, and just what the paladins are capable of... and how they can be dealt with. That is one thing that no Huntsman or Huntress could have done. They would've stood out too much at the White Fang assembly.

[deadly_belladonna]

S-Sorry about that, professor...

[shining_beacon]

I've always got one brewing.

[He and Oobleck go through about ten pots a day.]

[shining_beacon]

I will tell you what I told Ms. Xiao Long. Torchwick and the White Fang are dangerous criminals that should not be approached by untrained Huntresses.

...However, infiltrating the White Fang assembly was one thing that a Huntsman or Huntress would most likely not be able to do, simply by being public figures and standing out too much.

I simply ask that in the future, the four of you exercise a bit more restraint.

[deadly_belladonna]

Well, I can assure you, sir, it was never our intentions for that to happen. The whole fight that is. We were just trying to get our own evidence but- I guess it got out of control.

And you- they threatened things against so many high ups. Please keep yourself and the staff safe.

[shining_beacon]

I assure you, Ms. Belladonna. If they bring war to Beacon's door, they will have signed their own death warrants.

[deadly_belladonna]

I trust you on that but still-- something doesn't feel right.

[shining_beacon]

Yes, the fact that Torchwick was able to get his hands on one of Atlas' paladins before they were even ready to be shown to the public at large is... unsettling.

[fire_and_glass]

Your students have a knack for going where they're not wanted.

If this continues, I might have to step in personally.

[shining_beacon]

You underestimate them. They show more promise than most teams to come through Beacon.

If you do, I'm sure Glynda would be more than happy to have a proper rematch.

[fire_and_glass]

[She just smiles faintly at that first part, giving a small, cold chuckle. She's seen what Ozpin's current crop has to offer.]

I don't doubt that, but all in due time.

[shining_beacon]

I will admit that I underestimated you, to be sure. However, that is not something I will do again.

Oh, and you might want to reconsider who you do business with in the future. That little stunt Torchwick pulled exposed the fact that he has connections within Atlas' supply lines. Any further shipments will most likely be subject to exceptionally increased scrutiny and anything that goes missing - especially something on par with a Paladin - will be quickly spotted and the leaks closed.

[fire_and_glass]

[Indeed, there are times when she's less than pleased with Roman's methods but she'd be more upset if they didn't already have what they need from Atlas.]

But you'll continue overestimating your allies and your children. That's all they are, you know. Children playing a game.

[She takes a step forward, eyes burning.]

But you never did shy away from sending children to the slaughter, did you?

[shining_beacon]

"Children" that have proven to be far more competent than your choice of partners. I know what each of them are capable of, what their limitations are, and I do not say it lightly when I say I have the utmost faith in them.

[Ozpin stands his ground, unflinching.]

I do not send anyone to the slaughter. My job is to provide the tools necessary for the arduous job of being a Huntsman or Huntress. I train, provide what guidance I can, and provide tools. All who walk through the doors of Beacon are there of their own will. I have made peace with the fact that not all of them will survive to an age that they can retire. However, in our world, that is simply the nature of life. If there were no schools such as Beacon, the Grimm would have long ago overwhelmed all civilizations.

However, I gather from your tone that you don't mean something as broad as the ideologies behind why Beacon and the Hunters exist. I do not know what you're accusing me of, but I warn you, it is not wise to make accusations without first being sure of the validity of said accusations.