“The temple should be just up ahead,” Coco said as she climbed out into a clearing.

Fox marched forward. It really was hard to tell that he was blind. Coco watched him carefully, and even when he stumbled on a rock or a root, he quickly adjusted to maintain his balance without missing a beat; you had to be looking to even notice the misstep. Coco envied Fox’s complete awareness of his body and how it moved in his environment.

“Four people just left that area, in a hurry. Heading back to the cliff,” Fox said.

“How do you know that?” Coco asked.

“I can detect other people’s minds, just an impression of their consciousness. And—” Fox shook his head and fell silent again.

“Like when you can feel someone watching you?” Coco asked.

“Sure,” Fox said. He found it exhausting, carrying on a conversation, speaking out loud. But it seemed like it was probably necessary for them to bond a little bit. They were supposed to be partners for the next four years, but it would be better if they were friends, too. And they still had to face together whatever was at this temple of Ozpin’s.

- RWBY: After the Fall, Chapter 2