Board Thread:Episode Discussion/@comment-25396609-20191214150938/@comment-37471367-20191214194858

I wasn’t so much defending as I was also agreeing as to asking why didn’t Fiona relay that info, and my suspicions being raised. She would hold significantly more credibility for Mantle as to clearing Penny’s name, but hasn’t said anything to our knowledge. And I feel hard pressed to think CRWBY would ignore an obvious plot hole.

As for why a traitor would be at risk like that? To sell the deception, plus Tyrian has shown no qualms about “friendly fire”. Nothing sells you’re a good guy more than apparently taking one for the team from a confirmed bad guy. It wouldn’t be the first time RT sold that ploy.

Like it or not, this is a plot hole that hopefully will be filled.