[ i've made a huge mistake.

cinder smiles politely enough at his enthusiasm for being her personal white knight but there's obviously no more benefits to be had by talking to him. sorry jaune but the clock has struck the metaphorical twelve and cinder needs to make her hasty exit. ]

Maybe you should go back to your date? I'm sure whoever you were accompanying is beginning to feel left out. I'll be fine on my own and... I'll text you my answers later. It was nice to meet you, Jaune.

[ and then she just... walks away... not really actually planning to go through with that. ]