User blog comment:Zolnir/RWBY Episode 8/General Reviews & Speculations/@comment-5217560-20130907192422

Well I wouldn't call Ren weak not by a long shot. He probably does have low stamina compared to the rest, but then again Yang was huffing and puffing in episode 6 after only beating down one Ursa. Plus, Nora was riding a Ursa with Ren probably chasing after her all the way to the temple, so of course he'd be tired. I would think the others would be tired as well if they had to do that. Yang and Blake walked, Nora rode a bear monster, Jaune was catapulted, Ruby and Weiss were hitching a ride, and Pyrrha was knocked quite a few ways(she was huffing and puffing as well, but as her life was in danger it really wasn't an option to quit running). So Ren being tired is justified imo.

As for Ruby, her trailer has nothing to do with the show what so ever(chronologically speaking). In fact, as I'm sure you've heard, Monty said it was just a showcase for Crescent Rose and was actually before Ruby's own personality was developed(hence that trailer being out of character). So it's no use to try and compare then and now.

As for Blake being a Fauna, for me the jury is still out. Frankly, I don't believe she is but all will be revealed in due time. And I think all of team rwby and team crdl will clash with one another. Or at least, winchester will make extremely mean spirited remarks towards Ruby. I'm more interested in seeing what they can do.

As for Ruby and Weiss...well that's a work in progress hahaha. Like Monty Said, the best friendships are earned. While things seemed to improve a bit, there are bound to be more clashes between the two. Especially if Weiss doesn't respect Ruby's authority. (I presume this will happen based on her remarks after saving Ruby).

I feel I'm being mean or rude in which case I apologize for it isn't my intention. I agree, though that episode 8 was magnificent! I have high hopes for the rest of the season and am waiting anxiously for the Grand finale! All in all, I enjoyed this arc.