User blog comment:Varzan Deodinm Beldinm/Mount Glenn: Well.../@comment-5217560-20141010025714

No I don't believe you are overreacting(although I'm a drama king myself so you prolly shouldn't take my word for it bhwahaha). But I felt the same way. I remember Monty mentioning that Ruby relies on her weapon heavily and is vunerable without her weapon, but to see just how vunerable she was, was a bit jarring. I was definitely not expecting the guy to punch and kick her lights out. Then the grim(pun fully intended) revelation about Mountain Glenn just put a sinking feeling in my heart. These are feelings that have been lacking when I watch RWBY(despite the possibilies!), and I'm so glad that they have arrived. I do love shows like RWBY(light and comedic) but it doesn't hurt to add dark undertones like this. Especially when they live in a world that could easily make this show rated M for Mature audiences. Of course I do love dark and complex shows as well. Very much so. Even though they rip out my heart and wear it as shoes. Sigh...Madoka Magica *sulks in dark corner*

Regarding character development, I honestly believe it to be one of RWBY's strong points. The characters are progressing smoothly and while their core never truly changes, their perceptions do, and that is so wonderful.