Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-14138255-20160103163552/@comment-25266931-20160107234646

Grimmstride wrote: As of now, Adam is basically no different. Sure he has a goal, but that involves protecting Faunus and basically murdering regular humans. The only way he has a shot at changing is if he sees a fault in the White Fang's leader. The only way I can see that is if the leader intentionally orders White Fang members to kill civilian Faunus behind Adam's back, and then Adam sees humans defending those Faunus. Otherwise, he's pretty much a racist who buys into his organization.

I think Mercury is closer to Torchwick evil than Cinder evil. Cinder is working for someone who seemingly aims to destroy humanity. Torchwick works for profit and power. Mercury asked what was in it for him during the chapter. So to me, it seems like he could ultimately turn out as a mercenary or working with Torchwick. Not redeemable as going good, but I don't think he's pure evil. Especially with the fact he seemingly killed his drunk dad in self defense.

As for the slap, I don't think it's a normal thing. Emerald was simply directly complaining on Cinder's choice and she didn't like it. Regardless, Mercury and her have never seemed close. They are usually arguing, but they seem to work together well when they need to. I could see them as a love-hate friendship, but so far nothing suggests they really even like one another.

On a separate topic, do we think Neo works for Cinder or Torchwick? Her introduction came with Roman's call, and she was on the train with him. She also wasn't in the Cinder flashback. Thoughts? @ Sketchyopus and Grimmstride:

I hope Adam turns over a new leaf. But I could see it being short lived and dying after. Doubt the show-runners would want him around everyone else after what he's done. Especially since other than with Blake he'd be hard for the characters to interact with.

I agree about Merc being more like Torch. The "destory humanity" types make no sense. Who would kill everyone and think they could exist in a world of never-ending Grimm all alone. Focus your beef on who you really hate and stop spreading your insanity to corners of the fucking world!

I think Merc is so abused all he cares about is violence and domination. He wants power and profit to keep himself from being a low life like likely what his dad was as he beat him. Ironically, I bet hes becoming just like him.

I used to think Em and Merc hated each other too. But then she looked to him like "is he serious" when Adam said his "voice of a revolution" line. And I thought back to when Merc said "you're no fun TODAY" around when he first came into the show. Seems like their the types who likes insulting each other and enjoy bickering as a means of bonding. Like too uber tough guys who'd rather compete with each other than admit they're friends.

People have always said Neo is first and foremost on Torch's side. That she was his ally over Cinder's and only works with her to get paid and likely eventually break Torch back outta prison.