#I think kindred link is a semblance that just gets wilder and wilder the more I think about it

[gaymakima]

Two theories I have (well, one theory and a headcanon) regarding Raven.

Headcanon: Raven's kindred links can influence her own emotional state, depending on the intensity of the other person's emotions.

Theory: Raven left to spy on Salem for Ozpin, with the specific purpose of getting close enough to Salem to create a kindred link with her. This plan succeeded. The mysterious portal in the V9 flashback was to Salem. Raven spent enough time by Salem's side to bond with her. Kindred links can only be broken when the other person is dead.

Conclusion headcanon: Raven, as we see her in canon, has been emotionally linked to a whole range of people, none of who have particularly positive opinions on her that don't come with a caveat (namely Taiyang and Qrow being heartbroken and bitter, Yang's feelings of abandonment, Ozpin's guilt, Vernal might be the only exception but, uh... decoy). And then you add in Salem's emotions to the mix, which have been stewing in Raven for over a decade by the time we see her.

Bonus: if kindred links can only be broken when the other person is dead, and Summer has turned into a Hound, what would Raven feel from that?

#rwby #raven branwen #salem #rwby theory #more of a headcanon but eh whatever #I think kindred link is a semblance that just gets wilder and wilder the more I think about it #can raven choose who she bonds with or does it not happen on command? #if she wants to make a bond with someone does she have to force herself to spend time with that person until the link forms #to know them to the point of caring for them? #how did she know to save yang's life in the train. is this part of her kindred link too? #finally. her portals. ik it's just an animation reuse most likely but why do her portals and similar Grimm-related things look the same? #for what reason does she have the grimm mask. besides hiding maiden eyes. when did she get it #why does all of this. shakes raven. WHY ARE YOU STILL HAUNTING MY MIND AFTER 9 FUCKING YEARS. #my post #anyways i love raven goodnight