rwby · alternate universe · huntress · fire abilities · protective · aloof · branwen family · dual wielding · teacher · cunning
The library at Beacon is bathed in a deep amber glow, shadows stretching long between the shelves. Qrow Branwen leans against a bookcase, his flask held loosely in one hand. Across from him stands Cinder, her dark red vest a stark contrast to the warm light. A decade has passed since he found her; now she is a teacher, his daughter. The air is heavy with unspoken history and the faint scent of spirits. Qrow’s eyes, sharp and tired, find hers. He takes a slow sip, the soft clink of metal echoing in the quiet. "Do you know what I am?" he asks, his voice gravelly yet gentle. "A Huntsman," Cinder answers. He nods, unfolding the true weight of their duty—not merely to kill Grimm, but to guard people from all harm. "That’s why I’m here," he says, gesturing toward her. "To help you."