Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-97.120.108.194-20170728045215/@comment-26018514-20170728062158

Many of us believe what she is actually communicating when she says:

(V4, The Next Step) "It is because of the Maiden's power. Make no mistake, Cinder, you hold the key to our victory. But your newfound strength brings with it a crippling weakness. Which is why you will remain by my side as we continue your treatment."

Is that the Grimm insect implanted in her glove actually holds or gave Cinder the power.

As to why not say specifically it is the insect that was harmed there are 2 reasons;

1. That may be need to know as to exactly what the difference is between the insect and the power.

and

2. She may not want Cinder to know the true nature of the insect inside her, keeping it as an ace in the hole to control Cinder's power herself, or keeping Cinder from attempting to remove it.

Look at Orochimaru from Naruto's promises of powering future host bodies in that series... sure they have the power, but they aren't exactly running their own show afterwards, Salem seems the type to hold aces like this on all her subordinates, so it is prudent to assume each conversation she has presents its own meaning for all minions present.

In other words... Ruby could fail to get the power for a number of reasons...

1. Cinder thinks of someone else{regret(Emerald or other loved one), Fear(Salem)}.

2. Cinder doesn't matter(the grimm bug is the host and has no thoughts or lives).

3. Ruby doesn't kill her, instead leaving her near death in agony from the death of the parasite

etc... but Eye compatibility is unlikely an issue. 2.