Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-70.72.38.180-20150731170639/@comment-70.72.38.180-20150803003617

^When I look at the Tuskon aftermath scene I get the impression that Emerald is someone who takes inititave but due to her admiration for Cinder she is prone to act impulsively if not entitled to do what she wants with or without Cinder's approval.

Let's dive into that scene. Besides sticking it to Roman what was Emerald trying to accomplish? She knew that she and Mercury were ordered to keep their hands clean while in Vale but she did it anyway (Mercury was probably bored and tagged along) because either a) She wants Cinder's attention/approval or b) She thinks she can get away with it because she's Cinder's right hand. Either way Emerald did not get the response she was hoping for from Cinder and ends up being put in her place ("Don't think. Obey").

With that in mind I think Emerald has less restraint than Mercury (you would think that the guy who hates being bored would be the problem but nope, he is quite intelligent). If she sees a chance that could possibly get Cinder's approval she will take it regardless of the risks. If that sort of thing were to continue Cinder would likely cut her loose or have Mercury keep tabs on her.

It would pretty intersting to see that happen. If Mercury was "higher ranked" and Cinder ordered him to "take care of Emerald" would he do it? Chances are he won't which would mean that Emerald could switch sides.