Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-29295148-20160825214302/@comment-128.151.150.17-20160920043909

Well that would bring more meaning to Yang's last lines in Volume 3, but what if we saw more of Roman before he ever dies? For example, his Semblance--you'd think a character like him would have one that may well be worth showing at least once or twice. Or something as simple as a few more fights since we've only just gotten to see Roman at his best. Or for us to learn even more about him. Wouldn't that also deepen our interest with both the character and the show?

Sure, have him killed. Have him get swallowed by a Grimm randomly. That's fine. But cutting his potential short? That may even detach one's interest from the show. I can agree that realism gets people to relate more to the show and deepen their interests, but what about the other of the many reasons we enjoy it? We can enjoy it just as much for how much it differs from reality. In this case, if Roman can indeed survive the ordeal in an epic manner, wouldn't that make him more likable? Possibly? I know at least my impression of him will deepen and I'm not alone on that.

Three popular characters have died. If Miles and Kerry choose to keep only one or two of them, one or two will still be dead, enough to convey that realistic message. Of course, I'm hoping Roman's a survivor. I know I can't prove it but I've already given my reasons for thinking he might be one, make what you will.