A couple things

Thinking it through, an idea came to her. Emerald couldn’t get close to Jaune normally, but what if she did something to not only help Jaune, but to make him seem popular too? Plus, if this embarrasses Emerald, who really cared? It’s not like Neo liked the green-haired girl. They just worked together because their bosses told them too. The girl was not someone Neo would be caught with normally.

At least now, Emerald could be useful.

The multicolored girl crept over silently toward the target and tapped Emerald on the shoulder. Instantly, she turned around and then looked on in shock.

“N-Neo?” Emerald hissed out in a hushed whisper. “What are you doing? You know we can’t be seen like this.”

Neo began to gesture, unable to talk. Another reason Emerald was useless, she never bothered to learn Neo’s sign language. You at least tried, even if the time spent together was limited.

“It’s important?” Emerald frowned, understanding at last. “We should let Cinder know.” Neo rolled her eyes and gestured in a way Emerald would recognize.

‘That’s why I’m telling you!’

“Okay, fine.” Emerald crossed her arms, but looked slightly worried. “Lead the way.”

They went into an alleyway and made sure they weren’t being overheard. Neo then secretly took out a marker as Emerald grew impatient.

“So what’s the big emergency?”

Before the tanned girl could demand more, Neo struck. Instantly, Emerald found her exposed stomach with writing on it. Blinking, she looked down confused as she processed the writing. There were actually a couple lines, as Neo wasn’t sure exactly how to do what she wanted, so it was better to be safe than sorry.

Jaune Arc’s Fetish.

Jaune Arc’s Devotion.

Jaune Arc’s Sexuality.

“Who is Jaune Arc?” Emerald asked slowly. “I need to check with him about his ownership of my Fetish, Devotion, and Sexuality.”

Neo grinned and showed a picture of you she had on her Scroll, explaining who you were. She wouldn’t meet you until they officially moved to Beacon that year for the Vytal Festival, but it was important for her to learn how things operate. It was then Neo showed HER marking written in sharpie, indicating she had the authority to write for you.

“Oh, so what are you doing with these?’ Emerald questioned cautiously. “Can I take them and go?”

Neo started with the fetish and began to write on her Scroll, showing it to Emerald.

“My fetish is being a stalker and Cuckqueen,” Emerald read. “I love to watch Jaune Arc fuck other women while I watch them secretly. Okay, I do like that and he does seem fun to watch.”

Neo loved how fast they accepted it as true and moved onto the Devotion.

“I’m also devoted to him, in the sense that I want him to be happy, healthy, and safe, but at the same time, want to assist in any way possible, even if it’s secretly to work with my fetish.” Emerald scratched her head. “Well, yeah? That’s true, so why mention it Neo?”

Everything was working perfectly and the last thing she had to change was Emerald being a raging lesbian.

“I’m also sexually attracted to boys and girls, but defiantly Jaune Arc.” Emerald read. “Ugh, why are you writing down things we both know? Are you just wasting my time?”

Neo shrugged, but she was done for now. Emerald would meet Jaune soon enough and before that, constantly think about him. Bidding farewell, she went to fetch the drinks.

You looked up when Neo reentered the tattoo parlor. The small girl froze and it wasn’t too hard to guess why.

Pyrrha had finished and Weiss was up on the table and being worked on. Pyrrha’s wrist was slightly red, but Aura healed it up quickly and your name was there in nice red letters. Weiss was getting it on the back of her arm in light blue. To pass the time, You, Nora, Yang, and Pyrrha were playing cards. Just a friendly game except with one small difference that drew Neo’s attention.

The loser had to remove a piece of clothing.

Neo tilted her head.

“Pretty sure Yang cheats.” You tell her.

You were sitting in your boxers only, while Pyrrha was topless but still had her bra. Nora was completely naked and didn’t seem ashamed at all. Yang, however, was completely clothed.

“Sore loser, Boss.” Yang grinned. “It’s how the cards fall.”

“I want to win ONE hand!” Nora whined.

“You do seem to have a lot of luck.” Pyrrha pointed out.

“Yang’s a sore loser,” Weiss stated, flinching as the tattoo artist worked. “I wouldn’t doubt she’s cheating.”

“You’re lucky you’re getting the tattoo,” Yang scolded. “I would totally be beat you too with my amazing skills.”

“Luck could be considered a skill.” Pyrrha tried to be neutral in this.

Neo shrugged and looked at you. She gestured and you tried to understand it. While you had practice, it was still a little confusing.

“Neo’s got a point,” You realized. “What happens if we lose and don’t have any clothes?”

“Umm…” Yang thought quickly. “How about they have to eat out the winner?”

“Ugh, now it’s obvious you’re cheating,” Weiss called out. “You’re just slutty.”

“Join the game or shut it, Weiss Queen.” Yang shot back.

“I’ll get my ****, I’m still in it.” Nora puffed out her cheeks.

Neo raised her hand and pointed to the cards then herself.

“Neo’s offering to deal since she’s neutral?” Pyrrha asked and received a confirmation nod. “I’m okay with that.”

“That would throw away any doubt.” You agreed. “Nora, Yang?” Nora shrugged, she didn’t care, but Yang actually looked worried and you grinned. That told you all you needed to know. “Problem?”

“N-No.” Yang shook her head. “Fine. Let the shrimp deal?”

Neo smiled sweetly as she picked up the deck.