#and like the talk about killing they had in the truck v7 | Explore Tumblr Posts and Blogs

silvokrent · 3 years

Text

RWBY Character Analysis: Pietro and Penny Polendina

Up until now I’ve been keeping quiet about my opinions on the newest volume, in no small part because my personal life has been one absurd setback after another, and I haven’t had the energy to engage in fandom meta. If you do want to know what my current opinion of RWBY is, go over to @itsclydebitches blog, search through her #rwby-recaps tag, and read every single one. At this point, her metas are basically an itemized list of all my grievances with the show. I highly recommend you check ’em out.

Or, if you don’t feel like reading several hours’ worth of recaps, then go find a sheet of paper, give yourself a papercut, and then squeeze a lemon into it. That should give you an accurate impression of my feelings.

In truth, I have a lot to say about the show, particularly how I think CRWBY has mishandled the plot, characters, tone, and intended message of their series. And while I enjoy dissecting RWBY with what amounts to mad scientist levels of glee, I think plenty of other folks have already discussed V7′s and V8′s various issues in greater depth and with far more eloquence. Any contribution I could theoretically make at this point would be somewhat redundant.

That being said, I’d like to talk about something that’s been bothering me for a while, which (to my knowledge) no one else in the fandom has brought up. (And feel free to correct me if I’m wrong.)

Today’s topic of concern is Pietro Polendina, and his relationship with Penny.

And because I’m absolutely certain this post is going to be controversial and summon anonymous armchair critics to fill my inbox with sweary claptrap, I may as well just come out and say it:

Pietro Polendina, as he’s currently portrayed in the show, is an inherently abusive parental figure.

Let me take a second to clarify that I don’t think it was RWBY’s intention to portray Pietro that way. Much like other aspects of the show, a lot of nuance is often lost when discussing the difference between intention versus implementation, or telling versus showing. It’s what happens when a writer tries to characterize a person one way, but in execution portrays them in an entirely different light. Compounding this problem is what feels like a series of rather myopic writing decisions that started as early as Volume 2, concerning Penny’s sense of agency, and how the canon would bear out the implications of an autonomous being grappling with her identity. It’s infuriating that the show has spent seven seasons staunchly refusing to ask any sort of ethical questions surrounding her existence, only to then—with minimal setup—give us Pietro’s “heartfelt” emotional breakdown when he has to choose between “saving” Penny or “sacrificing” her for the greater good.

Yeah, no thanks.

If we want to talk about why this moment read as hollow and insincere, we need to first make sure everyone’s on the same page.

Spoilers for V8.E5 - “Amity.” Let’s not waste any time.

In light of the newest episode and its—shall we say—questionable implications, I figured now was the best time to bring it up while the thoughts were still fresh in my mind. (Because nothing generates momentum quite like frothing-at-the-mouth rage.)

The first time we’re told anything about Pietro, it comes from an exchange between Penny and Ruby. From V2.E2 - “A Minor Hiccup.”

Penny: I've never been to another kingdom before. My father asked me not to venture out too far, but... You have to understand, my father loves me very much. He just worries a lot.

Ruby: Believe me, I know the feeling. But why not let us know you were okay?

Penny: I…was asked not to talk to you. Or Weiss. Or Blake. Or Yang. Anybody, really.

Ruby: Was your dad that upset?

Penny: No, it wasn’t my father.

The scene immediately diverts our attention to a public unveiling of the AK-200. A hologram of James Ironwood is presenting this newest model of Atlesian Knight to a crowd of enthusiastic spectators, along with the Atlesian Paladin, a piloted mech. During the demonstration, James informs his audience that Atlas’ military created them with the intent of removing people from the battlefield and mitigating casualties (presumably against Grimm).

Penny is quickly spotted by several soldiers, and flees. Ruby follows, and in the process the two are nearly hit by a truck. Penny’s display of strength draws a crowd and prompts her to retreat into an alley, where Ruby learns that Penny isn’t “a real girl.”

This scene continues in the next episode, “Painting the Town…”

Penny: Most girls are born, but I was made. I’m the world’s first synthetic person capable of generating an Aura. [Averts her gaze.] I’m not real…

After Ruby assures her that no, you don’t have to be organic in order to have personhood, Penny proceeds to hug her with slightly more force than necessary.

Ruby: [Muffled noise of pain.] I can see why your father would want to protect such a delicate flower!

Penny: [Releases Ruby.] Oh, he’s very sweet! My father’s the one that built me! I’m sure you would love him.

Ruby: Wow. He built you all by himself?

Penny: Well, almost! He had some help from Mr. Ironwood.

Ruby: The general? Wait, is that why those soldiers were after you?

Penny: They like to protect me, too!

Ruby: They don't think you can protect yourself?

Penny: They're not sure if I'm ready yet. One day, it will be my job to save the world, but I still have a lot left to learn. That's why my father let me come to the Vytal Festival. I want to see what it's like in the rest of the world, and test myself in the Tournament.

Their conversation is interrupted by the sound of the approaching soldiers from earlier. Despite Ruby’s protests, Penny proceeds to yeet her into the nearby dumpster, all while reassuring her that it’s to keep Ruby out of trouble, not her. When the soldiers arrive, they ask her if she’s okay, then proceed to lightly scold her for causing a scene. Penny’s told that her father “isn’t going to be happy about this,” and is then politely asked (not ordered; asked) to let them escort her back.

Let’s take a second to break down these events.

When these two episodes first aired, the wording and visuals (“No, it wasn’t my father,” followed by the cutaway to James unveiling the automatons) implied that James was the one forbidding her from interacting with other people. It’s supposed to make you think that James is being restrictive and harsh, while Pietro is meant as a foil—the sweet, but cautious father figure. But here’s the thing: both of these depictions are inaccurate, and frankly, Penny’s the one at fault here. Penny blew her cover within minutes of interacting with Ruby—a scenario that Penny was responsible for because she was sneaking off without permission. Penny is a classified, top-secret military project, as made clear by the fact that she begs Ruby to not say anything to anyone. Penny is in full acknowledgement that her existence, if made public, could cause massive issues for her (something that she’s clearly experienced before, if her line, “You’re taking this extraordinarily well,” is anything to go by).

But here’s the thing—keeping Penny on a short leash wasn’t a unilateral decision made by James. That was Pietro’s choice as well. “My father asked me not to venture out too far,” “Your father isn’t going to be happy about this”—as much as this scene is desperately trying to put the onus on James for Penny’s truant behavior, Pietro canonically shares that blame. And Penny (to some extent) is in recognition of the fact that she did something wrong.

Back in Volumes 1 – 3, before the series butchered James’ characterization, these moments were meant as pretty clever examples of foreshadowing and subverting the controlling-military-general trope. This scene is meant to illustrate that yes, Penny is craving social interaction outside of military personnel as a consequence of being hidden, but that hiding her is also a necessity. It’s a complicated situation with no easy answer, but it’s also something of a necessary evil (as Penny’s close call with the truck and her disclosing that intel to Ruby are anything to go by).

Let’s skip ahead to Volume 7, shortly after Watts tampered with the drone footage and framed her for several deaths. In V7.E7 - “Worst Case Scenario,” a newscaster informs us that people in Atlas and Mantle want Penny to be deactivated, despite James’ insistence that the footage was doctored and Penny didn’t go on a killing spree. The public’s unfavorable opinion of Penny—a sentiment that Jacques of all people embodies when he brings it up in V7.E8—reinforces V2’s assessment of why keeping her secret was necessary. Not only is her existence controversial because Aura research is still taboo, but people are afraid that a mechanical person with military-grade hardware could be hacked and weaponized against them. (Something which Volume 8 actually validates when James has Watts take control of her in the most recent episode.)

But I digress.

We’re taken to Pietro’s lab, where Penny is hooked up to some sort of recharge/docking station. Ruby, Weiss, and Maria look on in concern while the machine is uploading the visual data from her systems. There’s one part of their conversation I want to focus on in particular:

Pietro: When the general first challenged us to find the next breakthrough in defense technology, most of my colleagues pursued more obvious choices. I was one of the few who believed in looking inward for inspiration.

Ruby: You wanted a protector with a soul.

Pietro: I did. And when General Ironwood saw her, he did too. Much to my surprise, the Penny Project was chosen over all the other proposals.

Allow me to break down their conversation so we can fully appreciate what he’s actually saying.

The Penny Project was picked as the candidate for the next breakthrough in defense technology.

Pietro wanted a protector with a SOUL.

In RWBY, Aura and souls are one of the defining characteristics of personhood. Personhood is central to Penny’s identity and internal conflict (particularly when we consider that she’s based on Pinocchio). That’s why Penny accepts Ruby’s reassurances that she’s a real person. That’s why she wants to have emotional connections with others.

What makes that revelation disturbing is when you realize that Pietro knowingly created a child soldier.

Look, there’s no getting around this. Pietro fully admits that he wanted to create a person—a human being—a fucking child—as a "defense technology” to throw at the Grimm (and by extension, Salem). Everything, from the language he uses, to the mere fact that he entered Penny in the Vytal Tournament as a proving ground where she could “test [her]self,” tells us that he either didn’t consider or didn’t care about the implications behind his proposal.

When you break it all down, this is what we end up with:

“Hey, I have an idea: Why don’t we make a person, cram as many weapons as we can fit into that person, and then inform her every day for the rest of her life that she was built for the sole purpose of fighting monsters, just so we don’t have to risk the lives of others. Let’s then take away anything remotely resembling autonomy, minimize her interactions with people, and basically indoctrinate her into thinking that this is something she wants for herself. Oh, and in case she starts to raise objections, remind her that I donated part of my soul to her. If we make her feel guilty about this generous sacrifice I made so she could have the privilege of existing, she won’t question our motives. Next, let’s give her a taste of freedom by having her fight in a gladiatorial blood sport so that we can prove our child soldier is an effective killer. And then, after she’s brutally murdered on international television, we can rebuild her and assign her to protecting an entire city that’s inherently prejudiced against her, all while I brood in my lab about how sad I am.”

Holy fuck. Watts might be a morally bankrupt asshole, but at least his proposal didn’t hinge on manufacturing state-of-the-art living weapons. They should have just gone with his idea.

(Which, hilariously enough, they did. Watts is the inventor of the Paladins—Paladins which, I’ll remind you, were invented so the army could remove people from the battlefield. You know, people. Kind of like what Penny is.)

Do you see why this entire scene might have pissed me off? Even if the show didn’t intend for any of this to be the case, when you think critically about the circumstances there’s no denying the tacit implications.

To reiterate, V8.E5 is the episode where Pietro says, and I quote:

“I don’t care about the big picture! I care about my daughter! I lost you before. Are you asking me to go through that again? No. I want the chance to watch you live your life.”

Oh, yeah? And what life is that? The one where she’s supposed to kill Grimm and literally nothing else? You do realize that she died specifically because you made her for the purpose of fighting, right?

No one, literally no one, was holding a gun to Pietro’s head and telling him that he had to build a living weapon. That was his idea. He chose to do that.

Remember when Cinder said, “I don’t serve anyone! And you wouldn’t either, if you weren’t built that way.” She…basically has a point. Penny has never been given the option to explore the world in a capacity where she wasn’t charged with defending it by her father. We know she doesn’t have many friends, courtesy of Ironwood dissuading her against it in V7. But I’m left with the troubling realization that the show (and the fandom), in their crusade to vilify James, are ignoring the fact that Pietro is also complicit in this behavior by virtue of being her creator. If we condemn the man that prevents Penny from having relationships, then what will we do to the man who forced her into that existence in the first place?

Being her “father” has given him a free pass to overlook the ethics of having a child who was created with a pre-planned purpose. How the hell did the show intend for Pietro to reconcile “I want you to live your life” with “I created you so you’d spend your life defending the world”? It viscerally reminds me of the sort of narcissistic parents who have kids because they want to pass on the family name, or continue their bloodline, or have live-in caregivers when they get older, only on a larger and much more horrific scale. And that’s fucked up.

Now, I’m not saying I’m against having a conflict like this in the show. In fact, I’d love to have a character who has to grapple with her own humanity while questioning the environment she grew up in. Penny is a character who is extremely fascinating because of all the potential she represents—a young woman who through a chance encounter befriends a group of strangers, and over time, is exposed to freedoms and friendships she was previously denied. Slowly, she begins to unlearn the mindset she was indoctrinated with, and starts to petition for agency and autonomy. Pietro is forced to confront the fact that what he did was traumatic and cruel, and that his love for her doesn’t erase the harm he unintentionally subjected her to, nor does it change the fact that he knowingly burdened a person with a responsibility she never consented to. There’s a wealth of character growth and narrative payoff buried here, but like most things in RWBY, it was either underdeveloped or not thought through all the way.

The wholesome father-daughter relationship the show wants Pietro and Penny to have is fundamentally contradicted by the nature of her existence, and the fact that no one (besides the villains) calls attention to it. I’d love for them to have that sort of dynamic, but the show had to do more to earn it. Instead, it’ll forever be another item on RWBY’s ever-growing list of disappointments—

Because Pietro’s remorse is more artificial than Penny could ever hope to be.

#rwby #rwby volume 8 #rwby spoilers #rwby thought dump #my posts #i speak #rwby meta #pietro polendina #penny polendina #james ironwood #arthur watts #ruby rose #rwby worldbuilding #rwde

53 notes · View notes

swatato · 4 years

Note

The faunus arc was unnecessary, or should have been incorporated into the main plot. It dealt harm to Blake since she was off doing her own thing with Sun for volumes on end and just forced into the Salem thing, something she had zero knowledge of until volume 5. Then all the faunus characters once important to her character like Adam, Sun, Ilia, and her parents are done away. Marrow pops out of nowhere to give the few faunus perspective on things and Blake is barely involved. What the hell man?

Honestly yeah anon...the whole faunus thing was such a trainwreck. Im not even sure if it benefitted the show at all, it only seems to have damaged it. They should have just had animal people walking around and not take it too seriously, rather than do no research and attempt this thing to show how Groundbreaking™️ and Woke™️ they are. Sure a racism plot would have ofc been deep, but the execution of it all makes me wish it didnt happen.

They have blake, the most priviledged faunus in remnant, constantly dump exposition on us about how haRd Life Is For thE fAunus uWu without actually SHOWING any of that oppression on screen (a few mean kids being mean for one scene does NOT equal oppression). If you take out the songs and World of Remnant videos, the actual show itself only has the bare minimum to show for any faunus racism. Adam, the faunus whos actually been through some shit, completely loses everything that made his character interesting just to turn into an aggravating incel who kiLLS HIS OWN PEOPLE AFTER BEING ESTABLISHED AS A FAUNUS SUPREMICIST ASSFGH, and ilia gets the most rushed redemption in existence with a mere slap on the wrist (she was passionately involved in terrorism, was on her way to kill ghira and kali, captured blake and was about to send her back to her abuser, but because she says sorry its okay?? Would the fandom forgive her if she was a guy? I think not :))

Blake, for some reason??? Allows adam to escape, but is then all shocked and terrified when he shows up again in v6. He shows his face brand last second and it amounts to ABSOLUTELY NOTHING cuz crwby realized they royally fked up and forgot to ever show it (so might as well do it now before he dies lmao). Blake and yang stab him (and that somehow fixes all the problems between blake and yang??) and suddenly racism is solved, cuz we see next to none of it in atlas, supposedly the most racist place in remnant. Even blake lost any kind of agency that tied her to the faunus plot when she chose to go DANCING instead of attending a political rally involving thE ENEMY OF HER PEOPLE. She only had 2 good scenes in v7 (sticking up for weiss against jacque and that talk with yang in the truck) cuz besides that she was pretty forgettable when she wasnt making uwu faces at yang.

M and K even admitted they didnt know what the heck they were doing and knew they screwed it up so they basically dropped it after volume 5 rather than give it a proper conclusion. And now, as you said, blake is suddenly thrown into the salem plot after making such a big show about how she would take back the white fang/start a new white fang. She reunited with rwby at haven literally by accident but they all group hug anyway and blake pretty much gets ZERO shit for abandoning them. Her whole faunus plot is so detatched from the main storyline and I feel like there were many missed opportunities to get the other main protags involved. For example, theY DEFINATELY should of had weiss more involved. I feel like there are ways they could of had Adam be a common enemy to all of team rwby, which might make the faunus plot blend in to the main story a little better.

Apparently there was supposed to be a marrow and blake conversation but it got scrapped. However, i think crwby implied it was gonna happen in v8, but seeing how the next volume is only supposed to take place over 2 days, im not sure what they could do to redeem the faunus plot. Unless they show some actual oppression to PROVE how horribly faunus suffer, all we’re gonna get is more exposition dumps where they all nod along to how ;( bad they have it.

#rwde #rwby #anon

19 notes · View notes

gelatomesomeironqrow · 4 years

Text

Thoughts on V7 Ch11 that I can process right now.

James motherf***ing Ironwood. I knew he didn't have alot of aura but he really has the drive and will to keep fighting. I suspect he doesn't have a semblance which makes him even more badass to me. That fight, the way both of them were counting their bullets and not having any more ammo with them. Watts and James have a history and dare I suspect they used to date?

The way Watts said this;

I don't think he was talking about his jealousy over Pietro. I think, if they didn't date, Watts had some one sided feelings for James and like who wouldn't, look at the man. But damn, that line strikes me as the kind someone says to a person that broke their heart, intentional or not.

It makes, Watts going to Salem for the sole reason to attack Atlas, his home, more sense to me. Watts knows how much James cares for Atlas. He knows that by attacking Atlas, he is essentially attacking James. Even in V3, his role was to hack Atlas security. James' line about loyalty being everything, and carrying Watts' suitcase around after dropping him in lava. Perhaps he also still cared for Watts, not romantically, but like those feelings don't just go away after you break up with someone.

Their fight was amazing and beautiful, and James... my poor baby hurt himself and even Watts seemed surprised. Also to note, Watts didn't seem like he was trying to kill James, especially not at the end.

Moving on;

Tyrian. My man. What was that fight? Lmao, I couldn't stop laughing, a normal person doesnt break into hysterical laughter when their aura breaks. But man am I glad you are still alive.

Cinder. Man, she irks me. Purposefully triggering James like that. James was hurting already from Watts, now his PTSD (which I worried would come into play) has led him into a spiral. He is right about everything he said. Team RWBY, they are right to voice their fears and complaints. But James' decision is ultimately correct. They don't have the time to save everyone in Mantle. Their defenses are down. They still have enemies in Atlas with more on the way. They can't afford to waste anymore time. Is it fair? No. But it is the best plan they have right now.

Ruby telling Salem the truth in spite, when she couldn't/wouldn't tell James everything right away. James was right to be angry and upset about that. He gave them so many chances to trust him, and (granted they had had adults in the past who they trusted, betray them) but James was the most trustworthy and yet no one would trust him.

I'm looking forward to RWBY vs the Ace Ops next episode though. Marrow is going to switch sides, he was the only one who seemed to side with RWBY.

Summer. Her mission remains a mystery. Was she acting on Oz's orders or not? Why would she have faced Salem alone?

I felt for Ruby there, which like her not being able to use her silver eyes this volume is interesting to me.

Clover, Qrow, Robyn. The way they were sitting in that truck. Robyn and Qrow sitting together with Clover across from them. If that didn't highlight the divide I don't know what did. Clover will side with James, Clover is all about loyalty and I believe his loyalty lies with James. He wouldn't be James' right hand man if he wasn't loyal. Qrow will side with Ruby because family. Robyn will side with the people of Mantle even if she knows deep down that this is the best solution.

I hope Qrow hightails it to Atlas to speak with James. He remains the only person who could get through to the man.

I'm lowkey upset that we didn't get to see Neo taking Oscar but like it's ironic that that fight is left to our imagination.

Jaune has a bit of a PTSD too. This is the second time he couldnt get through to someone via scroll and the second time one of the members of his team has gone missing.

The next two episodes are going to be intense and I'm still worried for James' safety.

#rwby v7 #rwby spoilers #rwby spoiler tag #rwbyv7 spoilers #rwbyv7 #my thoughts and theories may differ from yours #im not discrediting anyone's theories so don't try to discredit mine #first member spoilers #rwby7 spoilers #spoilers #man this was a great episode

14 notes · View notes

remnantoforario · 4 years

Text

RWBY V7 Episode 6 Notes

Well that had to be the shortest riot ever.

“I don’t condone rioting, but I am totally for ambushing people in the middle of the tundra with weapons.” Nice to know your priorities, Robyn.

Robyn’s about to “Hillary Clinton” this election, isn’t she?

On the election, this happened so quick. I feel they could have stretched it out a bit more. That’s what I get for getting excited about a subplot/

Jaune is just a walking Deus ex Machina with that Semblance.

Ruby, how do you not know you can split into three when using your semblance? You’ve been doing it since V4. Also why is Oscar of all people the first person to point this out?

Look, I get the intrigue of Harriet telling Ruby her Semblance isn’t speed based but can we focus on the silver eyes BEFORE we give her more OP abilities to exploit?

Well that was weird.

Ironwood playing nice with Robyn is like number ten on the to do list right now, right above “wondering why Jaune and Blake’s hair look a mess” and just below “DOING SOMETHING ABOUT SALEM!”

Speaking of Ironwood, why has he not sent someone to investigate the murders like oh I don’t know...THE ACE OPS! They had time to snatch up our misguided heroes but couldn’t be bothered to check out their boss being framed?

Yes, Blake. A “night off” it’s not like you guys are employees. Honestly, I don’t even know why you’re doing these missions in the first place. Seems like a waste of time with the literal end of all things coming with her flying gorrila grimm.

Nice to see Blake has taken so well to life in Atlas. Not like this country has done unspeakable things to her people or anything like that.

Ah, Yang and Blake are assholes...nice to know.

Dammit, Nora. Every time I try to write you off you do something that keeps you in that A-Tier

Well, Ren, how about this? The first step to beating Salem...IS TELLING IRONWOOD SHE’S IMMORTAL! The man has entire army, let them figure out that part.

While I’m glad Ruby is interacting with someone OTHER than just Weiss...I just wish it was her damn sister.

What is this random Renora drama? They were idle for like three volumes and NOW they are having problems? I’d say it was forced, but I can barely close this luggage bag of problems as it is.

It’s like CRWBY found out Renora is pretty much the only ship the entire fandom agreed was good and went “You know what would make it better? Unnecessary tension and fighting!”

Can we cut to Weiss, Jaune, and Oscar actually? I feel whatever they are doing is way more interesting than what’s going on here.

So Nora’s problem is that Ren hasn’t put a label on their relationship. That is terrible. Also Ren doesn’t ship Bumblebee. That is less terrible.

Ruby ditches her friends in a building full of strangers. A+

Did you just appear? How did no one notice you? Also Ruby doesn’t like being called short now...for some reason.

Legal save for that time you tried to ambush a cargo truck you mean.

Jesus Christ, they are still fighting.

Oh, sheep girl, never change.

Oh she gonna lose.

This Renora stuff should have happened way back in V4.

I’m serious about that movie group btw. I’m genuinely interested in that. What would they even talk about? What movie did they see?

Never thought I would be happy to see Tyrian cutting people to ribbons.

No! Sheep girl! I take it back! I take it back! Kill Tyrian now!

How is visual more gruesome than what we saw at the Fall? Not complaining though. Kudos.

Penny! Put your swords away, stupid!

I guess you two were too busy making out and missed the literal massacre happening not two feet in front of you.

Marrow has the best Semblance. I mean its OP as hell, but it’s still the best.

Whew! Sheep girl’s still alive!

Oh hey! Riot’s back on.

I like that ending.

All in all, minus a few eye rolling moments. This episode wasn’t that bad. I wonder how things will escalate next week.

#RWBY #RWBY Volume 7 #V7 Spoilers

8 notes · View notes

undeadwicchan · 5 years

Text

Rewatching RWBY: Volume 2, Episodes 1-4 [Live Blog]

The Volume of Bees, Arkos, and just ships ahoy!

[Episode 1]

Everything looks so much better already, the quality definitely increased.

Oh hey it’s JJ. as Mercury! It’s definitely been awhile since I heard his Mercury. He deserved better from RT tbh.

So long shadow people, we hardly knew ye…..

The amount of tension… oof … my back is getting the chills….

So in code of conduct. You attempt to or leave the White Fang, you get killed….. White Fang those are some cold rules to follow by….

Speaking of the White Fang… It seems there’s signs of lingering feelings from Blake towards Adam… based off the fact she drew a picture of Adam and a rose….

Ah it’s good to see everyone again. ;w;

I’m going to miss these moments with them.

God damn it Barb.

Hello Neptune!!

Sun gushing about his new crush is adorable af omg. “The best part is, she’s a faunus” I take it he doesn’t really like humans with the exception of Team RWBY and his own team.

Omg who threw Jaune at the window? Probably Nora or Yang....

I like how they made Sun’s eyes darker to match Blake’s hair.

Sun looks happy about all this chaos. I love him.

And now for the most badass food fight in animation.

You can tell Blake is being more open and free with her friends by the episode. It’s nice. She deserves to be happy.

I remember in the trailer where Ruby was holding Weiss, they made it seem like some serious shit is going down, but no it’s from a food fight lol.

Nora sent Yang FLYIN’

Blake got BTFO’d

It’s art.

Brb crying because we don’t see them laughing together like this in Volumes 4 and 6….

“After all it isn’t a role they’ll have forever…” *Flashbacks to Volumes 4-6*

Btw, that’s Ozma.

Asdghk Emerald looks so happy and proud at what she did to Tukson when telling Cinder.

Never change Roman. Never change.

Seriously why do they need all this Dust.

Opening time!

I love that transition with Ruby in the sky and Ozpin in his tower.

THE FUCKING AUTUMN LEAVES ON PYRRHA. THEY WERE FORESHADOWING IT.

Team SSSN!! Although we won’t really see them in action until Volume 3, rip.

Team CFVY!! I love them so much aaaa.

Atlas.

Ozpin isn’t skipping leg day damn.

Okay so… They’ve constantly foreshadowed and hyped up a Weiss vs Emerald fight yet, WE STILL DON’T HAVE IT.

[Episode 2]

Holy shit Beacon looks so good in the updated visuals.

Glynda has some beef with James we still don’t know why though.

Ozma here, and yeah. So where are those people that say “Ozpin is using those students for a war!” when in reality, he hopes they never go near a war ever.

Omg the Yuigioh callbacks.

That X-Ray and Vav comic tho

Pyrrha lol!

I feel you Weiss, I feel you *looks at Mario Party*

“Hello again” *silently weeps post Volume 3*

I swear they gave Blake the grumpy cat face (rip Tartar Sauce…)

And so S.S. Iceberg begins lmao

Seriously where is that. Beacon? The police department?

That’s Ozpin talking.

Neptune kicked everyone’s ass lmao

Weiss has definitely changed and Ruby and Yang might’ve rubbed off on her.

Blake has a point.

“I love it when you’re feisty” That’s hella gay Yang.

Haven uniforms look so nice, yet I highly doubt we’ll ever see Sun or Neptune in them.

[Episode 3]

Aw Jaune is trying, but he really needs to learn when a girl isn’t just interested in him…

Student Ozpin in the background!

OMG I MISS THESE OUTFITS WHY MUST THEY ONLY WEAR THEM ONCE

Weiss, what did you expect, Sun is a MONKEY faunus.

Weiss is starting to have a crush on Neptune, it’s cute.

Ruby is literally White Rose shippers at that moment.

Oh since they’re at Atlas now in V7, I wonder how HUGE the CCT is there, now that Weiss brought it up.

Ahhh Penny ;v;

Omg that fake smile at the end..

The moment they name dropped Winter aa…

Nuts n Doltssss <3

Did Ironwood really had to bring Atlas propaganda with him to Vale too?

I feel bad for that old man, first his shop and now his truck.

“You promise you’re my friend right?” Penny ;v;

I feel like it was somewhat obvious. Half of the fanbase was like “Oh.” and the other was like “SHE’S A ROBOT WHAT?!”

[Episode 4]

YOU ARE TO ME, PENNY ;____;

Nuts n Dolts x2 <3

I can’t wait to meet Penny’s father in Volume 7.

Ironwood… you on the other hand would send out a child onto the battlefield…

Omg what’s in there Ruby?

Ahhhh Junior!

Oh hey it’s the twins! I wonder how they’re holding up currently.

“Grimm masks… that’s kinda dark…” “So is the guy who started it,” *Looks at Adam*

Also the only time you’ll see Sun and Blake even wear those masks.

Okay so I have an issue with this. See I love Roman, but this would seem more in line with Adam’s line of work. Hell, what is Cinder making Adam do this whole time?!

…. What if Adam is the one getting those and sending them to Torchwick and the others to use.

I just realized Sun decided to button his shirt up and it looks like a male version of Blake’s top now, coincidence? I think not.

Pfft Neptune.

Hi Neo!

Jfc how fast can they run, why are the streets empty here.

I love Micheal as Sun, he’s like perfect for the guy lmao

Oh god, F in the chat for those drivers on the highway.

Neptune’s weapon is pretty dang cool.

Party time now.

I remember everyone going BONKERs over Ruby using ship names for team attacks when this episode first aired.

Blake and Weiss are so in sync right now!

That’s gotta smart for Yang.

And the fanbase went crazy over Neo too lmao.

Aghhhh Weiss no please… bad pun.

LMAO Sun and Neptune decided to chill at a noodle stand

Oh man, I really love Volume 2 guys….

#RWBY #Yuuri rewatches RWBY

2 notes · View notes