Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-24098614-20190414084546/@comment-37471367-20190421130028

I believe we are all aware that her motive was to secure the Relic of Knowledge, even though that would just paint a massive target on her back (Thank you Yang). But we do know that she could have slipped away to warn Qrow, if not for her brother’s sake, then surely her daughters. Even Vernal commented on the plan knowingly endangering her own daughter. As far as we know, Cinder and crew wasn’t aware of her ability to change into a bird. Letting the heroes know about the plan wouldn’t necessarily jeopardize her objective in the ensuing chaos. She’s an antagonist in the sense of being so unforgivingly selfish, and she is frankly a coward. If she seeks redemption now, then she has a LONG way to go.