Board Thread:Episode Discussion/@comment-14138255-20160131163802/@comment-19214484-20160201003145

Grimmstride wrote:

Seum Dwa21 wrote: Either Neo smacks the hoo hah out of Ruby due to their difference in skill and experience, as well as to deepen the dark tone that the series is taking... or Ruby wins because she's the main character. Seriously, I don't see how a first year Huntress in training could take out Neo, unless Neo is also around that skill level... which I have a hard time believing. Maybe Ruby having an unfamiliar weapon (seeing as she and Qrow are like the only scythe users) could give her an advantage... but Neo also uses an unfamiliar weapon (I don't see anyone else using an umbrella/parasol). Ruby's speed didn't really help her against Mercury, seeing as he was skilled and fast enough to intercept her, I don't see why Neo couldn't do that too. To also note, I believe it was mentioned that Neo is stronger than Mercury during one of the RT events.

I see no reason for Ruby to win. However, I think if they play with circumstances, Ruby could "win."

We know that Neo is going to check out the noise. Which would put her on the top of the ship. So we now have the "ring out" scenario where Ruby can knock Neo from the ship. If we mix Neo's sadistic side with Grimm flying all over the place, I think it's plausible a situation in which Neo is distracted, by Ruby or Grimm, opens up an opportunity for Ruby or Grimm to knock her from the ship.

Other than that, it will be a very hard felt Nakama power moment if Ruby manages to win a direct confrontation.

@ACWeapon

Looked like Ozpin was going to fight, but changes his mind once the Wyvern showed up. Looks like the top of the cane has a lever. Wonder if it pulls back to reveal a sword, or if it's more like a staff/wand like Glynda uses... Just longer. When was it mentoned Neo is stronger than Mercury? what event?