Board Thread:Episode Discussion/@comment-410526-20160109160106/@comment-26872876-20160110083545

SketchyOpus wrote: I just kind of figured when Emerald noticed Ruby looking at her, that she left her seat to find her, and they met in the tunnel, with Em posing as Merc.

As Grimmstride mentioned a few posts back, their plan has been almost perfect up until now. Why would Merc do something that stupid? To just hang out? And why would Em be sitting in the front row of the PvP match if she was supposed to be with Merc in Haven?

I don't think it's sloppy, I think it's part of their plan, somehow, someway. Either to kidnap/harm Ruby or  ... ? Now with Emerald, I think that's the focus of her semblance. During chapter 7, the medics note how she wouldn't leave his side. It was an indication of distance. Add on she's messing with two minds and the range is significantly reduced. So, I think her being there is purely to use her power.

Keep in mind... This arena is HUGE. Ruby finding her across the arena is honestly lucky in and of itself. You'd think maybe she'd wear a hoodie or something just in case, but then again with Yang in trouble, I could see them thinking, "No way Team RWBY shows." Not to mention the odds of seeing someone in that stadium.

Combining what you and BenRG are saying... There's got to be a plan here. If we assume if is Mercury, no way he came without being ordered. As for Ben's suggestion. Emerald looked super annoyed. It would make sense for her to try and purposefully mess with Ruby as a I hate you goodbye type of deal... However, considering her almost Zealous loyalty to Cinder, I can't see her abandoning her post for a jeopardizing prank.

Bottom line, they have to have some sort of plan. Ruby went to a maintenance looking hall and an enemy stepped before her. Secluded area. So they at least have something planned. Why they use Mercury is my only question.