User blog comment:Zathronas/Speculative author, Volume 3: Pyrrha Nykos/@comment-3257939-20141126180852/@comment-24218038-20141127005340

There's only so many minutes for a show like Ruby. You simply can't show everything.

Some like the action, other's like character developments like at the ball. Some might like more JNPR in a fight other would like more CFVY.

But despite what you're thinking, writers are writing the story based on the overall story arc, not on the expectations of the public. This show knows where it going, it doesn't have indepedent episodes like say... The Big Bang Theory.

They can't please everyone and in my experience they shouldn't even try it. So basically what we think doesn't really matter for the storyline.

For my part, I write where I think they'll go. Not where I want them to go. Yes I have my preferences but it has nothing to do with my predictions.

As for not liking Pyrrha VS Lark, that's fine, I understand your point and I do agree it will be too easy for Pyrrha but instead of thinking like a fan think about it from a story perspective. Pyrrha passing the first two rounds easily is expected. Then she hits a wall because she doesn't understand that Mercury is playing under different rules form her.

Makes for a compelling story and that's all that matters.

As for Cinder, again I believe you misunderstood what she was saying. when she told Mercury and Emerald to keep their hands clean it was BEFORE they entered Beacon as unknowns from another kingdoms.

At the point of the tournament in volume 3 Cinder will be ready to put into action heri endgame where her plan will be revealed to everyone. So no need to keep their hands clean anymore.

Cinder does not collect powers, there no evidence of it.

You'll understand more where I'm coming from once the Cinder blog comes out.