Board Thread:Episode Discussion/@comment-34633327-20171229202410/@comment-34633327-20171231222125

PisceanWaterbender wrote:

Just as a small question here, Ren, Nora, and Oscar all technically could've gone to Weiss' aid had they not gone after their respective opponents because those Hazel and Leo seemed unwilling to fight. So, of those 3...who would you have chosen to defend Weiss while she summons or to fight alongside her? Because Weiss left herself too open and was on the defensive the whole time, and definitely needed help against a dual-wielding Maiden. Ren and Nora. Vernal is a fast moving opponent that focuses on throwing her weaponry when not fighting..... just like Ren. He would know how to counter his own fighting style. His own speed and martial artistry would allow him to keep pace with her. Nora on the other hand would be able to tank the hits and defend Weiss while she summoned.

Plus while Oscar is definitely better now, his speed doesn't seem capable of matching Vernal's, and with his sole weapon being his cane which he uses more for bludgeoning, Vernal would be able to easily throw her weapons at him with at least one hitting him if done in different directions.