Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-4830106-20131108040231/@comment-4830106-20140325172134

Well, there's the 'alternate reality dream sequence' to rely on, I suppose. For instance, a character is hallucinating while recovering from a serious injury and sees distorted images of their friends and future. That, or a recurring symbolic nightmare (White Cloak, calling it now).

Although, it's a pity that RWBY doesn't have a Spirit World they can use as a go-to plot device for character development.