Chapter 43: Obsession Bonus
Penny then heard a nock on the door, a she quickly tryed to hide the things as she saw who walked in
a tall and fair-skinned young woman with slate-blue eyes, black eyebrows, and long white hair. The latter of which tied back in a bun that is high on the left side of the back of her head, along with bangs along right side of her face and a small, curled lock of hair down the left just above her shoulder.Her outfit consists of a white long-sleeved coat with a single dark blue clasp around the center waist holding it shut alongside a red jeweled brooch on the collar. The coat's length runs down to her ankles and the sleeves are split from shoulder to elbow. She wears a white pleated sleeveless blouse with a dark blue waistcoat. A pair of white trousers with dark blue garters alongside a pair of gray thigh boots with black detailing around the knees. She also wears a pair of black forearm length gloves with gray trimmed cuffs.
[Insert image of Winter]
Winter walked into the room, saw the wall as she blinked. "I am not even gonna ask".
Penny got up and looked at Winter. "Salutations, can I help you today winter".
Winter just sigehd and spoke. "No just we are leaving for Atlets in 2 weeks".
Penny stopped and looked at as she spoke. "Oh really".
Winter raises an eyebrow as she spoke. "This does not include you, if you want you can come to us, or you came come later".
Penny blinked in surprise, her thoughts momentarily interrupted. "Two weeks? For Atlas?" She paused, trying to keep her voice steady as she glanced around at her scattered room. "I suppose I could make that work... But, um, what do you mean by 'this does not include me'?"
Winter crossed her arms, her expression a mix of concern and mild frustration. "You've been... acting rather unusual lately, Penny. Your focus is not where it should be. I'm here because I'm concerned. It might be a good idea for you to take a step back from your... research."
Penny's gaze flickered for a moment, her left eye flickering red for just a second before she quickly looked away. "I'm fine, Winter," she replied, a little too quickly. "Really. It's just a... side project."
Winter raised an eyebrow, clearly not convinced. "A side project, huh? A side project involving the White Mask, if I'm not mistaken?" she said, her voice tinged with both concern and a touch of disbelief. "I understand your fascination, Penny, but I'm worried about you. This obsession you have—it's not healthy."
Penny clenched her fists at her sides, a mixture of frustration and defensiveness bubbling up inside her. "You don't understand! I just... I have to know. He's important. He might be... the key to something bigger."
Winter's expression softened, her eyes showing a rare glimpse of empathy. "Penny, I get it. But you're getting too caught up in this. The White Mask is not the only mystery out there. There's more to your life than hunting down some vigilante. You have a team, you have your purpose here at Atlas, and we need you focused on that."
Penny felt a pang of guilt deep down, but she quickly pushed it away. She wasn't going to let anyone—especially Winter—stop her from uncovering the truth about the White Mask. "I will go, but only if it's necessary," she replied, her voice firm despite the tension in the room. "I'm not leaving until I've finished what I've started."
Winter sighed, clearly aware that Penny's determination was unwavering. "If you truly believe this is something you need to do, then I can't stop you. But just... be careful, okay?"
Penny nodded, though her mind was already racing ahead, planning her next move. "I will. Thanks, Winter."
With that, Winter turned toward the door, her footsteps slow and heavy. "Just remember, Penny," she said, looking over her shoulder one last time. "You're not alone in this. If you ever need help... don't hesitate to ask."
Penny didn't reply immediately, her gaze drifting back to her wall of photos. Winter's words lingered in her mind, but they didn't hold her back. As soon as the door closed behind Winter, she turned back to the wall, her eyes gleaming with resolve.
She had a purpose. And no one—not even Winter—was going to take that away from her.
Penny left eye glows red once again. "You say he maybe be hiding, possible, after the recent incident with the Red blade guy, probably doesn't want more attention, now how can I track him down, he takes down from small crime to big dust robbery".
Penny's left eye glowed brighter as she paced the room, her advanced mind analyzing every piece of information she'd gathered. Her voice was calm yet tinged with an obsessive curiosity, as if speaking to an invisible presence in the room. "You might be right... he could be laying low after that encounter with the Red Blade guy. But even if he's hiding, there's always a pattern. People like him can't resist stepping in when things get chaotic."
She stopped and stared at the map on her wall, her gaze focused on the red strings connecting the dots. "He targets small crimes and major dust heists... but there's no discernible schedule, no specific region he sticks to. The randomness makes it hard to predict. But randomness isn't real—it's just order we haven't figured out yet."
Her mechanical fingers twitched slightly as she traced a line from one pin to another. "The White Mask isn't just any vigilante; he's tactical, deliberate. He doesn't just act without purpose. If he stopped Roman Torchwick's plans once, it's likely he'll want to interfere again. That means he'll surface wherever Roman or this new Red Blade guy tries to act."
She tilted her head slightly, the red glow in her eye intensifying. "But how do I track someone who doesn't want to be found? Surveillance in Vale is limited, and if he's using that shadow ability from the recent reports, it's nearly impossible to follow him with conventional means..."
Her tone shifted, almost playful but still eerie. "Unless... I lure him out."
Penny turned to her workstation, opening a holographic display. With swift movements, she began programming something into the interface. "A carefully staged scenario... something that screams 'trap' to draw out the White Mask. He's clever, but if he thinks innocent lives are at stake, he won't be able to resist stepping in."
She smirked slightly, the red glow in her eye fading momentarily. "Now, I just need the perfect location and the right bait. If I can't find him... I'll make him come to me."
As she worked, the room was silent except for the faint hum of machinery. Penny's determination had only deepened, her mind set on unraveling the mystery of the White Mask, no matter what it took.
Penny's fingers danced over the holographic keyboard as she refined her plan. "The bait has to be convincing. Something that would force him to act immediately. Roman's crew has been targeting Dust shipments lately... I could simulate a heist." She paused, tapping her chin thoughtfully. "But I'll need to make it look real. If it's too perfect, he'll suspect a setup."
She accessed the archives of Vale's recent Dust supply routes, cross-referencing with reports of Roman Torchwick's activity. "There... a shipment scheduled to leave from Dock 17 tomorrow night. I'll intercept the data and create a fake report of a heist happening there. Add some chatter to the underground channels about Roman's crew planning something big. That should spread quickly enough to get his attention."
Penny's left eye glowed red again, her voice dropping to a murmur. "But what if he doesn't show up? What if he's too cautious after the Red Blade encounter?"
The voice in her head responded, and Penny nodded in agreement. "Yes... a failsafe. If he doesn't come, I'll have drones in the area to monitor anyone suspicious. If he's watching from the shadows, I'll find him."
Her hands paused for a moment, her gaze drifting to the map on the wall. A flicker of uncertainty crossed her face. "But... what if he recognizes me? What if he knows it's a trap?" She shook her head, banishing the thought. "No, he's too focused on his mission. He wouldn't see me as a threat—just another bystander caught in the chaos."
Satisfied with her plan, Penny turned away from her workstation and sat on her bed, her fingers interlocked as she stared at the ceiling. "I'm not doing this because I'm obsessed... I just need to understand him. Why does he fight? Why does he hide? And why..." Her voice softened, almost hesitant. "Why does he make me feel this way?"
She lay back on the bed, her thoughts racing. The room fell silent once more, save for the faint hum of her systems. Tomorrow night would be pivotal. Either she would finally confront the White Mask or uncover another layer of his elusive persona.
As the glow from her left eye dimmed completely, Penny whispered to herself, "I'll find you, White Mask... and when I do, I'll get my answers."
Penny then went back as she spoke. "The white Mask must someone smart, strong and very powerful and I will fin him, I wonder what he is doing".
Meanwhile what she doesn't know is, as Oscar was trying sleep, for the night as tomorrow his team was going to city to buy some thing for the trip, it happen Ruby rolled of her top bunk and landed on Oscar, sense Oscar bed was in the middle of the two bunk bet, with Yang to his righr Weiss to his left, Ruby landed directly on him as his face got squeezed by Ruby chest.
So um yeah, why this Extra Ch today, because will I forget to add a few things to add to Last Ch so here there are, and this is last week bonus as will sorry