[ He has hoped, for days now, that it is somehow not true. Or that she would remain dormant, scheming, biding her time. That he could avoid facing the reality of her presence as though he still has the luxury of continents between them.

The brief silence Ford receives in answer is tired and telling. ]

... She is targeting all those associated with me. [ Said in the same low tone Ozpin adopts when he is not actually calm: ] Several have had dangerous encounters already. Ruby has been missing for several days now.

[ There is really only one reason a person vanishes for a week, in Deerington. ]

If her creatures have not yet come for you, it is most likely because she has not noticed you. It... may be best if we avoid contact a while.