Thread:VedranTheII/@comment-5217560-20160114232829

Heller Vedran, firstly, I wanted to say that I don't see you as the bad guy at all. I placed my OC in there in hopes of getting valuable feedback. You haven't been rude, and you haven't been unnessecarily mean. I appreciate that and your patience. You offer substantial critiques, and I'm typically more than happy to apply them to my work.

Secondly, perhaps due to the ambiguity of my writing, you misunderstand. Grizelda and Mary Jane weren't trained to be soldiers. They didn't go through intense physical training for 5 years and all of a sudden were top-notch fighters. Their dad was a Huntsmen. Grizelda, wanting to learn the craft began her training with her father at a young age. It's the same concept as a 6 year olds going to a Dojo and learning the basics of whatever form they want to learn. It was only the basics. Mary Jane, did not learn a thing until after the incident. After the incident, Mary Jane began her training as well. Same concept, she was learning basics, how to defend herself, how to attack, etc. In other words, these girls have been training for years and years to become the warriors they are because they had to. It is not uncommon for training to began as a pre-adolescent and continue through adulthood.

Not to mention, Aura/Semblance unlocking appears to be more of a mental ability. There's no reason young children with guidance should not be able to access them.

You ask f I had reprcussions? Look at Grizelda. Had to literally fight for survival, making her the aloof, cold, battle obsessed warrior that she is now. Not to mention, she is emotionally dependent on her sister. Her childhood ended the moment her village was destroyed. Mary Jane had the luxury of finding a new family, so she was able to still be a kid.

What I'm saying is, I understand your pet peeve for child fighters. But I can't say I agree. I don't mean to appear stubborn, arrogant, or difficult, but in this situation it comes down to a matter of preference. It doesn't go against canon, and it certainly doesn't go against real world circumstances. It makes sense (I think) enough to where people get the point.

This isn't me saying you're wrong, or that I'm right, and I'll do what I want. I just honestly don't see these characters not being the way they are, and not having the experiences they had.

Forgive me, for I am a bit frustrated because it seems as I can't please you. In the beginning the problem was "Okay, a little girl without a weapon is alone in a forest infested with Grimm, but she somehow survives? Plot armor" Which, I had no problems altering, because you were absolutely right. That's too convenient, and a bit unbelievable, especially when you elaborated upon your points. So I cut down the time she was in the forest, and have her run in with a family. They take her in, and at her request begin teaching her how to fight. The problem then becomes, "she's so young, she shouldn't be learning how to fight" and here is where I begin to fight so hard for this, because I dont think that should be a problem, or an issue. Especially when Blake, (I know, I'm tired of bringing her up here too, but she's the only example we have) has grown up fighting as well with help from the WF. Which is why I thought this was whole thing was possible. *exhales*

I apologize, I don't mean to be "that guy" who can't take suggestions. You know I am typically open to tips, and you and the others opinions' I really do value in these matters. If it weren't a big deal I wouldn't be fighting so hard for it, but I am, cause I think it's important. 