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Aurtrox and Aya would leave the tower and be making their way to the courtyard at a leisurely pace. "I guess we do all have plenty of unique talents, I may not be one for music, but I sure can create an efficient administration. Though running it, is more of Aurelia's expertise." he'd playfully elbow Aya. Everyone knew that Aurelia ran the show behind the scenes.

They'd see the courtyard off in the distance, quite a commotion was forming with many students huddled in a specific area together. "The package will be small, a letter—Aya, do you see that?" He would point to the commotion. "I wonder what is going on..." Aurtrox would pick up his pace. Once they rounded the last bend in the path and approached, Aurtrox could finally see it.

He froze.


"Oh no..." It was that pink haired twin. "Nibbie..." Her sister was in the fountain holding onto her, sobbing over her sister. A growing group of students stood there. They all whispered, but had horrified stares. They hadn't even noticed that the headmaster was standing among them. Aurtrox didn't realize it but his hands were balled tightly into fists. He was shaking. Sorrow and rage both consumed him. Wave after wave, but he breathed in deeply as he tried to gain control over his body and mind. Tears welled in his eyes.

He didn't know Nibbie well, but he knew the girls had had it rough. And for one of them to be kidnapped and murdered and put on display... It was unspeakable. Aurtrox read the note from where he stood. This was about prejudice against goat faunus?! Laughable. They were not a threat, and the few that remained were good citizens, and the ones here were helping to fight on the front lines. Racism. Pure and simple. Something he fought hard against. He always tried to be as neutral as possible. To be fair. To be just. But this made even his blood boil.

Aurtrox sniffed. His cheeks were flushed. He would slowly make his way to the front. To the fountain. And he would take a step inside to stand beside Rammie. His eyes would look at her for a moment, but they'd turn to Nibbie. So much promise. So much potential that was wasted. All for some sick racist ploy to enrage the human population for their own political gain. He sniffed again and lifted a hand to Nibbie's face. He put the back of it gently on her cheek, as if she was still alive. But she was cold. She'd been dead for quite some time. "Oh Nibbie. So precious... His voice cracked. The fact that a young girl such as this was training to fight grimm on the front line had to die at the hands of one of their own. It disgusted him. Revenge was necessary. "Aya. He turned a steely gaze towards her. "Your first mission is to investigate this murder, and anything that may be related to it. We must avenge our students and show that Beacon will not be messed taunted." He would turn to the students and speak loud and clear. "Out of respect for the dead, please delete any pictures or recordings you have. If any of you have information. However small, please immediately report it to the Tower's admin. We'll be investigating this murder and we will avenge our fellow student. I urge you all to make your way back to your dorms. Class is canceled for the day." Aurtrox would look to Rammie, with only the deepest sympathies in his heart. "Rammie..." It was hard to say anything else. Her lost couldn't be comprehended. He had lost his own sister here at the academy, but this was a twin. Surely their bond was even closer than his, but he still felt her pain as deep as anyone could. He swallowed and would look back up to Nibbie. They needed to take her body down, and make arrangements for her burial or cremation. Whatever they had planned. "Let's take her down, and not let her body stay in such a state of disgrace. She deserved better. So much better...

Aurtrox didn't fret when Rammie growled. She quickly realized who he was. She clearly didn't mean it. He would have taken any attack she had thrown at him though. He would only look back at her with eyes full of pain of his own sister's death, and the lost of his most recent student. So much death lately... It was truly horrible and he felt every bit of it. But he kept his demeanor strong. "We'll bury her in a special place. A pretty place that she deserves." If Rammie knew of no places he had just the spot in his mind on the edge of the Beacon's property where the cliffs overlooked the foreverfall forest.

Aurtrox was glad he had Aya here to immediately order to investigate. It likely reassured the students around them that this issue would be dealt with. Several opened their scrolls and deleted footage just like Aurtrox told them to, but certainly many had already shot off videos or texts to others outside and the story would be viral in a matter of hours.

One student, Rey, would speak up. A spiel about strength. There was no empathy in his words so Aurtrox would make eye contact with him but ignore him otherwise. If someone like him in authority addressed that it would only draw more attention to the negativity. Rammie would growl at him, he feared she would attack him but she turned away. Fortunately Rey knew not to stay long or he would provoke a fight. He was too smart for that. Aurtrox wanted to defend Nibbie and Aya, but it would have only made Rey sound more legitimate. The group of students would continue to disperse, some other students in the distance would come this way but the dispersing students would inform them and they'd eventually all disappear other than a few.

Cecil of team DARK would appear and apologize for his lack of vigilance, but it wasn't anything his fault in the end. Team DARK was a noble team. Seniors about to graduate. Cecil was a very promising lad himself and Aurtrox had a lot of pride in him. Aurtrox would look over at the students he was giving a tour to. Iselin and Kestrel. A horrible thing to witness during orientation. He would have to apologize to them later. "Mr. Roydon. There is no fault on your side. I assure you." He would look to Nibbie's body then Aya. And then to Cecil. "Your request is granted. You and Aya, and a few others may be assigned to this. Report to me at the Tower if you find anything. I'll be putting in a report to the council once the Nibbie has been given a proper burial..."

One of the freshmen, Iselin, introduced herself and announced that she too would like to help with the investigation. Aurtrox would walk up to her. Eyes of steel would lock onto her small frame. "I appreciate the offer, Iselin, but I will only allow seniors to investigate. You can help Cecil with administration or brainstorming ideas related to the case, but for the time being please remain on campus." He couldn't have freshmen helping with this. Not on the ground at least. He was firm with what he said.

Aurtrox looked up to the skies. They were bright and sunny. In complete contrast to the tragedy before them. A lone cloud floated above them to shade them in it's grand shadow. "It's time, Rammie. Grab Nibbie, and I'll fly us out of here."