"Good day! You've reached Whitley Schnee, CEO of the Schnee Company in Genessia. I'm unable to speak at the moment, but leave a message and I'll respond with all due haste. Thank you, and have a wonderful day!"
In that case you should probably go into damage control because there's a lot of talk about you and someone named Mirajane.
Nice talk Whitley. I'm glad I didn't actually get the congratulations out, how dare I be happy for you or try to joke around with you like normal siblings might. My mistake, clearly.
[ Yeah, she immediately understands. She's said things she didn't mean because of him to people too. ]
Tell him at least you're not living with a faunus and he'll redirect it. He can be as mad at me as he wants, at least it'll get him off of your back.
[ She might have removed herself from having to deal with him, but at least she can try to protect Whitley this way. There's not much their father can do to her at this point, and Sun's businesses are in Fayren so if he's going to try to pull some government strings he's in the wrong city to harass her boyfriend out of business. ]
I have no idea. I heard it when I was picking up coffee from the Bun Cafe. [ She definitely nicknamed the cafe, it feels too silly to say the full name. ]
It stands if you ever think he's going to get physical with you. I might be trying to get away from him but I'm not going to leave you to fend on your own again.
FYI my exes list from here if you need anything besides Sun: -Disowned fire nation prince with a legitimately insane sister who seemed to think she had the right to discuss how many heirs I would be providing. -Son of one of Father's former business rivals -Serial killer (I didn't know at the time) -One night stand who I'm not giving details about but if it helps to throw me under the bus if sex things come up, go for it. It's not like he's going to go spreading rumors around that would come back to negatively affect him.
Should help get him off the topic of you, even if this really isn't how I would describe most of them to other people.
Whitley, all I did was tell you that I had exes. If I really wanted to traumatize you I have so much more.
On a more serious note, you should know that I told Sun. I haven't mentioned Mother yet, but I will eventually. But he does know about our... family dynamic.
Congratulations, your sister is an adult. I'm not going to give you details unless you're being an absolute pest.
I had feelings for Sun and was together with him before Father got here. It's not because he's a faunus, it's because he's the person who's been here for me since the beginning. If something happens, he's the first person I go to. He asked me to move in with him before Father voided the contract between us, I had been planning on talking to you about it around the time he made his move. I love Sun, it's got nothing to do with Father.
Btw thanks for not realizing there was something very wrong with me for suggesting to void that even though we'd been living together for months. Lawyers said they can't nullify the changes because I voided it before that letting him in the house during the breach to save your lives.
It's my turn to point out that I was trying to joke "like normal siblings might", though it seems this isn't an evening which was meant for jest.
As for the rest of that... well, truth be told, I have a hard time knowing what's normal for you anymore. You're simultaneously just as I've always remembered you, and yet radically different. Far be it from me to declare when you're in your right mind.
I hope you will tell me if you like someone though. I promise I won't interfere unless I happen to be aware they're an active criminal of some kind.
Sorry. It's a sensitive subject. I still don't think he actually believes that I wasn't joking about being with Sun, actually. We need a joking emoji for when we're texting, this is much easier in person.
In a good way or in a "can't stand" way? Either way, I'm not going to intentionally do something that's going to give Father everything he wants and make you and I miserable. If I do you can feel free to slap me because there's definitely something wrong with me and I'll need to slap out of it.
Btw: Going to cut off Father's rent. I have no job I can't afford to keep paying.
I wouldn't get your hopes up. It's not exactly a priority of mine. If anything should happen along those lines, though, I'll inform you.
[ probably. ]
It's something we'll have to work on. This kind of socialization still takes some getting used to. I'm more accustomed to the in-person way of doing things.
It's not good or bad. Just different. Rest assured, I'll speak up sooner in the future if I should suspect something is afoot. And I do mean *speak* up. I don't intend to resort to violence, unlike my barbaric combat junkie sisters.
(That was a joke).
I'll pick it up. I doubt it would be wise to let that go unchecked.
Whitley, I don't mean to point this out to cause you anxiety, but you realize with Winter and I out of the picture, it wouldn't be all that surprising if Father started pushing you for it to make sure the family name continues.
[ It's something she wouldn't have really worried about if not for knowing Dorian's tale. Rich people are kind of weird and occasionally incredibly not okay about heirs. ]
Very funny. I appreciate it.
Do you have enough to do that and still spend on the house and yourself and his day to day needs and the extra deputies? He has a paycheck, let him do that. His apartment is 9000 red bills a month.
[ he says, moreso to reassure himself than anyone. ]
I can cover it for now. I'll have to inform him that he needs to begin paying his own rent, but covering one rent payment now may save me difficulty later.
Alright. And if he does start running you bankrupt tell me and I'll come.. I'll do something about it. I'm going to try to find alternate sources for the deputy funds too, your money should be yours.
Sun makes the same amount of money as you. He already said he can support me while I figure out what I want to do next and we both know I won't let him do that for long, but I appreciate that you'd actually do that for the sister (not joke) you not-so-secretly can't stand. (Joke.)
But for what it's worth, I like that we're getting along better than we did, even if we still disagree on a number of things. It probably helps that I'm not depressed or on another continent.
[ At least she's acknowledging that it isn't entirely his fault that they don't get along. She knows she kind of. Well, left him alone with their father, even if she'd stand by that decision any day. She's trying to do better here, at least. He's still a total freak sometimes though. ]
I'm not against it but you realize we would have to find something that both you and I might enjoy that Father isn't likely to get annoyed with you for not inviting him to his next PR stunt or get mad at you for doing something "beneath" your social status.
[ Her requirement is literally that their dad won't show up or get mad at Whitley for not inviting him. That's it. That's not too picky right? ]
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[ He's not in a good mood. The attitude is coming out. ]
Regardless, I haven't had any sort of relationship beyond a professional one.
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Nice talk Whitley. I'm glad I didn't actually get the congratulations out, how dare I be happy for you or try to joke around with you like normal siblings might. My mistake, clearly.
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[ if that doesn't explain his standoffishness to Weiss of all people, nothing will. ]
Suffice it to say, my humor is currently lacking.
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[ Yeah, she immediately understands. She's said things she didn't mean because of him to people too. ]
Tell him at least you're not living with a faunus and he'll redirect it. He can be as mad at me as he wants, at least it'll get him off of your back.
[ She might have removed herself from having to deal with him, but at least she can try to protect Whitley this way. There's not much their father can do to her at this point, and Sun's businesses are in Fayren so if he's going to try to pull some government strings he's in the wrong city to harass her boyfriend out of business. ]
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[ Honestly, Whitley's more angry than Jacques at this point. Thankfully that can be hidden when you're only communicating via text. ]
But I appreciate the offer, and apologize for my reaction. I just wish I knew where this obscene rumor surfaced from.
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It stands if you ever think he's going to get physical with you. I might be trying to get away from him but I'm not going to leave you to fend on your own again.
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-Disowned fire nation prince with a legitimately insane sister who seemed to think she had the right to discuss how many heirs I would be providing.
-Son of one of Father's former business rivals
-Serial killer (I didn't know at the time)
-One night stand who I'm not giving details about but if it helps to throw me under the bus if sex things come up, go for it. It's not like he's going to go spreading rumors around that would come back to negatively affect him.
Should help get him off the topic of you, even if this really isn't how I would describe most of them to other people.
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Dear sister.
I appreciate that you would go to such lengths to protect me, but that is definitely far more than I ever needed to know.
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On a more serious note, you should know that I told Sun. I haven't mentioned Mother yet, but I will eventually. But he does know about our... family dynamic.
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I see.
... Dating a faunus, you really must be trying to drive father mad.
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I had feelings for Sun and was together with him before Father got here. It's not because he's a faunus, it's because he's the person who's been here for me since the beginning. If something happens, he's the first person I go to. He asked me to move in with him before Father voided the contract between us, I had been planning on talking to you about it around the time he made his move. I love Sun, it's got nothing to do with Father.
Btw thanks for not realizing there was something very wrong with me for suggesting to void that even though we'd been living together for months. Lawyers said they can't nullify the changes because I voided it before that letting him in the house during the breach to save your lives.
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It's my turn to point out that I was trying to joke "like normal siblings might", though it seems this isn't an evening which was meant for jest.
As for the rest of that... well, truth be told, I have a hard time knowing what's normal for you anymore. You're simultaneously just as I've always remembered you, and yet radically different. Far be it from me to declare when you're in your right mind.
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Sorry. It's a sensitive subject. I still don't think he actually believes that I wasn't joking about being with Sun, actually. We need a joking emoji for when we're texting, this is much easier in person.
In a good way or in a "can't stand" way? Either way, I'm not going to intentionally do something that's going to give Father everything he wants and make you and I miserable. If I do you can feel free to slap me because there's definitely something wrong with me and I'll need to slap out of it.
Btw: Going to cut off Father's rent. I have no job I can't afford to keep paying.
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[ probably. ]
It's something we'll have to work on. This kind of socialization still takes some getting used to. I'm more accustomed to the in-person way of doing things.
It's not good or bad. Just different. Rest assured, I'll speak up sooner in the future if I should suspect something is afoot. And I do mean *speak* up. I don't intend to resort to violence, unlike my barbaric combat junkie sisters.
(That was a joke).
I'll pick it up. I doubt it would be wise to let that go unchecked.
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[ It's something she wouldn't have really worried about if not for knowing Dorian's tale. Rich people are kind of weird and occasionally incredibly not okay about heirs. ]
Very funny. I appreciate it.
Do you have enough to do that and still spend on the house and yourself and his day to day needs and the extra deputies? He has a paycheck, let him do that. His apartment is 9000 red bills a month.
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[ he says, moreso to reassure himself than anyone. ]
I can cover it for now. I'll have to inform him that he needs to begin paying his own rent, but covering one rent payment now may save me difficulty later.
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Alright. And if he does start running you bankrupt tell me and I'll come.. I'll do something about it. I'm going to try to find alternate sources for the deputy funds too, your money should be yours.
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(Again, a joke)
So if anything, I would insist that you let me know should YOUR financial situation turns dire.
(Not a joke)
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[ .... he doesn't even bother to acknowledge the fact that that's not a joke ]
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But for what it's worth, I like that we're getting along better than we did, even if we still disagree on a number of things. It probably helps that I'm not depressed or on another continent.
[ At least she's acknowledging that it isn't entirely his fault that they don't get along. She knows she kind of. Well, left him alone with their father, even if she'd stand by that decision any day. She's trying to do better here, at least. He's still a total freak sometimes though. ]
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[ Her requirement is literally that their dad won't show up or get mad at Whitley for not inviting him. That's it. That's not too picky right? ]
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Or, something we can enjoy without being caught.
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Did you have something in mind?
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