>>5994093“I… I think that…” You felt the doubt creep in with your voice. Indeed, this was serious, and she had a point too. Of course, you would never condone what those criminals are known for. Attack settlements, kidnap humans, acts of terror, the list goes on. Truly horrific acts…
…But you also hated how many Faunus were still in captivity, specially here in Mistral. Racism was something that most faunus lived day by day. There were some rumors about how the famous Schnee Dust Company still employed hard labor for their mines and what not. They were definitely not a group of people you’d love to help.
You cleaned your throat. “I think that you have a point. I do agree that we get mistreated from time to time. I remember when the White Fang did pacifist strikes to fight for their rights. My mother was is one when I was a kid, I think. But now… those acts of terror… I’m sorry. As much as I appreciate your concern for me, I do not agree with those acts at all.”
The Sora girl kept quiet. Thinking. She just slightly smiled. “That’s fine. It would be weird for you to just agree with everything I said at first. I had my doubts too at the start. Look. I’m going to help you out because we are kin. No need to repay me, but I’d appreciate it if you did it in the future. And…”
The group of bandits that were accompanying Sora were starting to be seen at a distance. They raised up their heads, noticing you both coming back again. They had their weapons at the ready. Lum, the guy you ‘kidnapped’ earlier, was leading them.
“…don’t tell them anything, ‘kay? Just follow my lead and do what I say. And trust me…” Sora continued saying in whispers, grabbing your hand and giving you a small symbol crudely made of linen. “…we’ll get those bastards for messing with our heads. Alright? Let’s formally extend our truce.”
You discreetly took the symbol, quickly putting it inside one of your pockets from your waist.
“Alright lads. Change of plans. That machine exploded, but the test was good enough. Let’s go back home. And also greet our new youngling! What was your name again?” Sora cheered while her underlings watched you with a confused expression. Lum look horrified.
“Erm… my name is She… Susie. My name is Susie. A pleasure to meet you all.” You stuttered. It’s not that you were bad at lying, but this plan was just too improvised. At least Sora could have told you earlier…
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