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Wolf Ruby: Nothing is going right.

Jaune: Maybe this will help. *starts giving Ruby head pats*

Ruby: Not even that helps anymore.

Jaune: *Stops*

Ruby: I didnt say to stop.

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For @pilot-boi 's Twins AU: where Jaune was born Yin Xiao Long

Taiyang knelt in front of three graves, placing a stick of incense by each and lighting them. The last one he placed in front of a tombstone that read;

Here lies Jaune Julius Arc, beloved son and brother

Tai: I... I brought something, wanted to share it with you when you were older…

He pulled out a bottle of whiskey, pouring some of its contents out in front of Ruby and Yang’s tombstones.

Tai: The first time I lost you, I became a lush… To the point I couldn’t take care of your sisters, and.. and I promised I wouldn’t go back to the bottle unless to celebrate you or Sum coming back.

He paused, as if the stone slab was replying. Tears started to form as he kept going.

Tai: And.. and when you did, I missed out on so much… You were basically already a man at that point, who didn’t need his pops anymore… I couldn’t teach you to shave, how to talk to girls, or even play a game of catch because you were too old for that.. But I thought we could share a drink at least, introduce you to the ole’ Xiao Long vice…

There was still no response.

Tai: I should have been there for you, I should have been a better father to all of you, I-I’m sorry, Yin.

He broke down, clutching the tombstone and sobbing into the rock. Freezing when he heard from behind.

Jaune: ... I forgive you.

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Weiss: Are you sure we aren't going to get lost?

Jaune: Don't worry, I know this trail like I know Ruby's back.

RWBY: ...

Yang: What do you mean by that, Jaune?

Jaune: Umm.

Yang: ANSWER ME!

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The Diary of Penny Polendina

The other day I was inspired to try working on a different NeverFell Projects installment, one that would probably be a lot shorter and quicker to write, because it's not like I care that deeply about Penny, right??

Well, I was incredibly wrong. ^^; So wrong that I'm actually having trouble with this story now...essentially, Penny goes through a bit of a 'rebellious phase' (gross oversimplification, but that's all you get for now) and there are, surprisingly, a lot of aspects of that character arc that I want to explore. Plus, a pivotal connection with Pyrrha, the climax of which I haven't quite figured out yet...

God only knows if I'll be able to finish, or if I'll just write the first 2/3rds of the story and leave it at that. But I figured I might as well warm up by talking about the designs. ^^

Penny's new look is basically 'Disney's Pinocchio, color picked from Arthur Watts' character design'~

I didn't necessarily want her to look evil, just...bolder. Like she specifically picked 'daring' items that maybe her father or Ironwood's PR team would rather she didn't wear, at least not compared to the more innocent frilly pastels she had on before. Between the chest window, midriff, and short sleeves, she's actually showing a lot more skin than before, despite still being 90% covered up. ^^;

Those multicolored wrist accessories are prototype weapons invented by Dr. Watts, that mix and pressurize Dust from the cartridges to cast "artificial magic". This way I get to do a bit of the 'Winter Maiden Penny' stuff in this Vol. 3-locked AU~

Penny's magic usage is one of the things that stumped me when writing this story...In NeverFell, magic isn't just glowy rainbow lasers or weather powers-- it essentially allows the user access to any conceivable semblance at any time; its potential is limitless. Being a beginner, Penny would probably just come up with one signature 'spell' to use in tandem with her Floating Array...but I can't decide what I want her to do. ^^; I think I'd like for her to do something connected to dance, because I feel like that's something unique to her, the way she dances with her weapons before striking. Nobody ever points out how the "robot" in the cast is the one who chooses to spend energy on unnecessary movements that aren't even used to maneuver around an enemy; they're just cute and fun. ^^ I think that's a great encapsulation of who Penny is~

Redesigning Pyrrha is always super difficult, because her original design is so perfect. But I like this end result a LOT. ^^ I may need to adjust the pant legs a bit, but overall it feels like a very believable alt outfit that keeps the spirit of the character.

Pyrrha is another one of the stumbling blocks in this story, because I'm now forced to create at least one malleable personality trait for her-- i.e. one that isn't intrinsically tied to Jaune and/or the plot. Something that she could actually take into a meaningful relationship with a different character... I had the idea to expand her "I'm sorry!" gag into a real guilt complex, where she has trouble letting go of instances where she's made mistakes or hurt someone. In this case, dismembering Penny 1.0 and essentially ending her life. :T She seeks out 2.0 in a desperate effort to make things right, and ends up helping her with ...things, and growing as people or whatever, and all that other stuff I have yet to write. ^^;

I just realized that Pyrrha could use her polarity semblance to pull Penny towards her in a situation where they need to reach each other...that's so cute. ^^ I gotta remember that~

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Qrow: So, that blond kid.

Taiyang: What are you two?

Wolf Ruby: What do you mean?

Taiyang: I mean, what are you to him?

Ruby: Oh, I'm his bitch!

Qrow: ...

Taiyang: ...

Jaune: *Started running the nanosecond this conversation started*

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Yang: You guys wanna go get some d-e-s-s-e-r-t?

Ruby: Yeah dude! I need me a t-r-e-a-t?

Dog!Jaune: What're you guys talkin' about?

Blake: Yeah why did you guys just spell desser-

Ruby: Shut up don't say it!

Yang: Shh!

Blake: Uh, why?

Ruby: Oh God. How do we tell you this?

Yang: Jaune... Can't spell.

Blake: ...What?

Ruby: He can't spell. So when we talk about something he wants we spell it out loud so he doesn't get too excited.

Blake: He's a grown man! He can't handle hearing the word 'treat'?

Jaune, tail wagging: Treat?

Yang: No treat!

Jaune: Treat?

Yang: No treat!

Jaune: Treat?

Yang: No treat!

Jaune, ears drooping: Awww...

Blake: Okay, what is happening?

Yang: We told you! He gets excited when he hears the word t-r-e-a-t.

Jaune: Whatcha talkin' about?

Yang: Taxes

Jaune: Aw shucks!

Blake: So you guys just treat him like a toddler?

Jaune: Treat?

Ruby: No treat!

Jaune: Treat?

Ruby: No treat!

Jaune: Awwww...

Ruby: Dude, you gotta spell if you're talking about f-o-o-d.

Blake: Okay, so... Are we getting an s-n-a-c-k?

Jaune: Snack?

Ruby: Oh come on.

Yang: Dude, really?

Blake: Oh come on. I spelled it!

Ruby: Well he knows how to spell snack.

Blake: So he can smell snack, but he can't spell treat?

Jaune: Treat?

Blake: No treat!

Jaune: Treat?

Blake: No treat!

Jaune: Treat?

Blake: NO TREAT!

Jaune: God dammit!

Yang: Okay, he's getting fussy. Time for an n-a-p.

Jaune: Yeah!

Blake: What does n-a-p spell?

Jaune: Party!

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He’s coming to boop you

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Just as a little exercise, I guess, how would you describe Jaune Arc as a character?

Not physical appearance, but personality and all that fun stuff.

And obviously canon Jaune. Not fanon, harem king, Jaune.

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Student: Who are you, RWBY's gay best friend?

Jaune: My pelvis would hurt less if I was.

RWBY: Jaune, it's time for the 4pm orgy.

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Jaune: *Dressed up like the rusted knight at a fair*

Lawyer: We need you to shut this whole thing down.

Jaune: Why?

Lawyer: The use of any of The Girl Who Fell Through the World's characters is a violation of the Generic Publishing Company's copyright.

Jaune: ...It's to help raise money to rebuild Mantle.

Lawyer: And we'll take you for all the Lien we can if you don't cease your activities.

Jaune: DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM!?

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Weiss: Are you sure we aren't going to get lost?

Jaune: Don't worry, I know this trail like I know Ruby's back.

RWBY: ...

Yang: What do you mean by that, Jaune?

Jaune: Umm.

Yang: ANSWER ME!

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Ruby: What do you want for your birthday, Pyrrha?

Pyrrha: A threesome.

Ruby: ...

Pyrrha: ...

Ruby: Like a one time thing or permanently?

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Nora: Jaune-Jaune~. Can you a teensy little favor for me?

Jaune: Depends on what it is.

Nora: I need you to sign this Jaune plushy for me.

Jaune: Sign your what!?

Nora: Jaune plushy. You wouldn't believe how much someone payed for a signed one.

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Weiss: ...

Ruby: *In the middle of a 2 hour long gun rant*

Jaune: You're interrupting our foreplay. Please leave.

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Jaune: Hey, Blake.

Blake: Yeah?

Jaune: So I kind of lost a bet and... meow.

Blake: ...I agree.

Jaune: Agree with what?

Blake: To marry you.

Jaune: WHAT!?

Blake: Does next week work for you?

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Jaune: Hey, Blake.

Blake: Yeah?

Jaune: So I kind of lost a bet and... meow.

Blake: ...I agree.

Jaune: Agree with what?

Blake: To marry you.

Jaune: WHAT!?

Blake: Does next week work for you?