Legends. Stories scattered through time. Mankind has grown quite fond of recounting the exploits of heroes and villains, forgetting so easily that we are remnants, byproducts, of a forgotten past.
Man, born from dust, was strong, wise, and resourceful, but he was born into an unforgiving world. An inevitable darkness, creatures of destruction. The creatures of Grimm set their sights on man and all of his creations. These forces clashed and it seemed the darkness was intent on returning man's brief existence to the void.
However, even the smallest spark of hope is enough to ignite change, and in time, man's passion, resourcefulness, and ingenuity led them to the tools that would help even the odds. This power was appropriately named, "Dust".
If it were up to me, you'd be sent home... With a pat on the back...
もし私に権限があれば、あなたを家に帰してます。あなたの功績を褒めて…、
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And a slap on the wrist.
…そしてお仕置きをしてからね。
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But... there is someone here who would like to meet you.
しかし…、あなたにぜひ会いたいという方が居ます。
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Ozpin
オズピン
Ruby Rose... You... have silver eyes.
ルビー・ローズ…、君は…、銀色の眼をしている。
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Ruby
ルビー
Um...
あ、えっと…。
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Ozpin
オズピン
So! Where did you learn to do this?
それで、君はこれをどこで学んだのかな？
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Ruby
ルビー
S-Signal Academy.
シ、シグナルアカデミーです。
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Ozpin
オズピン
They taught you to use one of the most dangerous weapons ever designed?
これまで作られた中で最も危険な武器の1つの使い方を君に教えたのか？
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Ruby
ルビー
Well, one teacher in particular.
はい、ある先生が特別に。
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Ozpin
オズピン
I see...
なるほどね。
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It's just that I've only seen one other scythe-wielder of that skill before. A dusty, old crow.
私が見た中であのような鎌の使い手は他に一人だけだ。埃っぽいあのカラス…
"old"は「老いた」というより、馴染みのというニュアンスと思われる
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Ruby
ルビー
Mmmm! Thash muh unkul! Sorry, that's my Uncle Qrow! He's a teacher at Signal. I was complete garbage before he took me under his wing. And now, I'm all like—
So I've noticed. And what is an adorable girl such as yourself doing at a school designed to train warriors?
そのようだな。それで君のような可愛らしい少女が戦士を育てるための学校で一体何を？
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Ruby
ルビー
Well... I want to be a Huntress.
はい…、私はハンターになりたいんです。
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Ozpin
オズピン
You want to slay monsters?
怪物をやっつけたいのかな？
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Ruby
ルビー
Yeah! I only have two more years of training left at Signal! And then I'm going to apply to Beacon! You see, my sister's starting there this year, and she's trying to become a Huntress, and I'm trying to become a Huntress 'cause I wanna help people. My parents always taught us to help others, so I thought, 'Hey, I might as well make a career out of it!' I mean the police are alright, but Huntsmen and Huntresses are just so much more romantic and exciting and cool and really, gosh, you know!
Of course I'm excited... I just... I got moved ahead two years. I don't want people to think I'm special or anything.
もちろん嬉しいけど…、ただ…、2年も飛び級しちゃったし。他の人に私が特別みたいに思われたくない。
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Yang
ヤン
But you are special.
でも特別じゃない。
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Cyril
シリル
...The robbery was led by nefarious criminal Roman Torchwick, who continues to evade authorities. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact the Vale Police Department. Back to you, Lisa.
Thank you, Cyril. In other news, this Saturday's Faunus Civil Rights protest turned dark when members of the White Fang disrupted the ceremony. The once peaceful organization has now disrupted...
You are among a privileged few who have received the honor of being selected to attend this prestigious academy. Our world is experiencing an incredible time of peace, and as future Huntsmen and Huntresses, it is your duty to uphold it. You have demonstrated the courage needed for such a task, and now, it is our turn to provide you with the knowledge and the training to protect our world.
