I know of Ruby and mostly because of that rifle. That's a weapon. [in the most approving tone, because yes, that sure is a weapon.] Got my name in the running for her to make me some sweet boots with all the bells and whistles. [her face falls a little when she reads qrow's name. it's not disappointment as much as it is embarrassment.] Boots are the order of the day, I guess, cause the second one on that list ...I owe him a pair of boots. I don't know Penny.

[vi knows that gesture: she's been feeling it a lot. it's all so so, a constant tilt between opposites, too.]

You've been here a year? [it's not the 'oh shit moment it once was, but it's still rare for her to find someone that's what one might call an old timer.] I get the hit and miss. For me it's like, I wanna hit but I make myself miss. And even that feels wrong, so I hit other things.

Sorry about your people. That's ...yeah, rough.

[a nod to the road as if to say: stuff that's out there.]

This month can fuck itself. [a bit louder] Hear that, beast moon August? I said what I said.

[maybe not the best idea to say that, but eh.]