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Ruby: *Shaking Slightly* I - I', - It's not good Penny.

Ruby: *Tearing up* I'm feeling- everythings been loud, and Bright, and I'm being overwhelmed-

Ruby: I just need a minute to calm down! That's all!

Penny: *Sits down* Ruby, Please join me on the floor.

Ruby: *Sits*

Penny: Here are a set of Ear Muffs, they should help with the noise. While you wear them please try to match your breathing with my own.

Ruby: H-How?

Penny: You could try placing your head either on my shoulder or lap and feel the expansion and compression of my lungs.

Ruby: Okay- okay *Swallows* I-I can do that.

~A few Minutes Later~

Penny: *Humming, rubbing small circles into Ruby's back*

Ruby, staring right at Penny: Yeah, absolutely beautiful. So full and bright, shining against the endless darkness. Hope that stands out against, fighting against the void that wants to consume it.

Ruby: *Moves closer, placing her hands on Penny's*

Penny: Ruby?

Ruby: Penny, I - I love you.

Penny: I love you too Ruby!

Ruby: No, Penny, I Love you, like I'm in love with you.

Ruby: You're so amazing and kind and loving and warm and-

Ruby: Gods, Penny, I don't have the words to tell you just how much you mean to me. I love You, I trust you, in such a way that if you told me to march right up to Salem unarmed, I would. Because I love you. Because you're great.

Penny: ... Ruby, I-

Ruby: I'm sorry, I know we have things going on that makes it hard to have-

Penny: *Fully grasping Ruby's hands* I love you, Ruby. You are my best Friend, you have been there for me in ways many other's couldn't be. I am more than just willing to pursue a romantic relationship with you, I want to. You mean an excessive amount to me, to the point where your happiness, not simply your survival is one of my highest priorities.

Penny: There are many things wrong right now, and it will take a great deal of time and planning to fix. I understand if you wish to not have on eat the moment, but if you do ... I would love to call you my Girlfriend.

Penny: I Love you, Ruby Rose.

Ruby: ... Thanks Penny. May I kiss you?

Penny: Only if I may kiss you as well!

Ruby: What?

Penny: You once said that Slapping your thighs calls Jaune, Yes?

Ruby: Yes.

Penny: What do you think would happen if I slapped my thighs?

Ruby: I dunno. Wanna try?

Penny: Yes. *Slap*

Ruby: *Now in Penny's arms* Huh.

Jaune: *Sprinting in* Did you need me?

Ruby: It's ... I think it's like a declaration of love? Like saying "I love this person, and will spend the x amount of time with them."

Penny: Oh! It was latin for strength! I suppose that's to imply one's love for another is their strength?

Ruby: That makes sense to me!

Penny: Then you are my Valentine Ruby!

Ruby: WHAT?

Penny: You were my first true Friend, and that friendship has given me strength when I needed it most! I love you, and you give me Strength!

Ruby: ... *Sniffle* P-Penny that-That means a lot!

Penny: You are Crying? Did I do something wrong?

Ruby: *Pulling blankets over herself, teeth chattering* Why's it s-so c-c-cold?

Penny: *Curling around Ruby* Does this help?

Ruby: *Shivering slightly less as warmth courses into her body* Y-yeah, What're doing?

Penny: I have slightly modified my Cooling systems and installed a heating mechanism in the event that me and an organic person functional in atlesian tundra should we be stranded.

Penny: I am happy to use it in non-emergency situations. especially with you, Ruby.

Ruby: *Snuggling deeper into Penny, grabbing her hand* Thanks Penny. 'Love you.