Board Thread:Episode Discussion/@comment-24573226-20170121144613/@comment-5217560-20170122022423

I suppose I was the only one here who cringed at the voice acting of young Ren and his parents. I didn't think it was good at all. Besides that, I enjoyed fianlly getting some backstory on Ren and Nora. It gives their friendship even more depth. That talk with his dad about taking action was a powerful moment, but it really makes the scene in volume 1 regarding Cardin bullying Velvet look even worse because none of our kind hearted hearoes said anything(I really dislike that scene for many reasons). Anywho, this episode made me ship Ren and Nora.

The moment between Ruby and Jaune was extremely touching. We see a bit that Ruby is actually affected by traumatic events,(I was hoping she'd breakdown, but maybe that is too early). Jaune's speech was wonderful. I actually teared up.

I am in the camp that says Ren's semblance dulls his negative emotions. I really liked the build up of this dastardly Grimm beast!! Wow, this thing is terrifying. Guys, I think Raven is following the group. I think she'll step in to help RNJR fight that thing(if only to help keep Qrow alive). That, or some SEW action from Ruby,(which I would love to see), or an effective team strategy,(involving Jaune's unlocked semblance). Or a combination of all the above.

Hazel was by far my favorite moment of the episode. That's how you make a villain interesting. I actually like him. I wonder why he works for Salem.

Guys, I really liked this episode. BUT GLOBDANGIT WE HAVE 2 EPISODE LEFT. I NEED CONCLUSIONS. PROPER ONES. AT LEAST A LIL BIT. I KNOW WE WILL NOT GET THE ONES WE REALLY WANT CAUSE THIS IS A--as spirit mentioned--A TRANSITONARY VOLUME AND REALLY JUST THE BEGINNING OF THE IMMENSE STORY WE'VE BEEN PROMISED. BUT, ANYTHING WILL DO. GAAAHHH.