[ Regardless. He does, in fact, have things he'd like to say to Stanford, and they certainly were not adequately conveyed by Ruby Rose. Stanford has thus far proved incredibly capable of sidestepping uncomfortable topics without complaint or fanfare, and Oz can rely on him again here. Whatever hangs unspoken between them right now—
Well.
Perhaps a great deal hangs unspoken, actually. Ozpin is not quick to adopt the concept that anyone deserves or is owed more complete knowledge of his life, least of all in Deerington, where he is not conscripting anyone into a war. But in the case of Stanford... he does not know what the man has already been told. He can certainly imagine what he will be told, sooner or later, whether by Ozpin or someone on his behalf. It would sound best, he supposes, coming from him firsthand.
Perhaps it's time for that.
So, after a very significant delay, he sends back: ]
Much better, thank you.
The message I intended to send was simply to apologize for any concern the delay may have caused you. I
[ He hesitates, here, but: ]
perhaps had a non-typical experience with the resurrection process. Nothing of particular interest to your research, I'm afraid. It is best explained in person.
Beyond that,
[ The dots jump for a while. ]
I would like to reiterate that I took on the risks of the mission willingly. I do not hold the result against you personally, Stanford.
done
Well.
Perhaps a great deal hangs unspoken, actually. Ozpin is not quick to adopt the concept that anyone deserves or is owed more complete knowledge of his life, least of all in Deerington, where he is not conscripting anyone into a war. But in the case of Stanford... he does not know what the man has already been told. He can certainly imagine what he will be told, sooner or later, whether by Ozpin or someone on his behalf. It would sound best, he supposes, coming from him firsthand.
Perhaps it's time for that.
So, after a very significant delay, he sends back: ]
Much better, thank you.
The message I intended to send was simply to apologize for any concern the delay may have caused you. I
[ He hesitates, here, but: ]
perhaps had a non-typical experience with the resurrection process. Nothing of particular interest to your research, I'm afraid. It is best explained in person.
Beyond that,
[ The dots jump for a while. ]
I would like to reiterate that I took on the risks of the mission willingly. I do not hold the result against you personally, Stanford.
I am sorry it played out as it did.