User blog:Zathronas/Analysis by an author: Volume 2 episode 7: Dance Dance Infiltration

Hello and welcome to another interesting author analysis.

A second episode with character developments in a row? Say it ain't so Monty! This week, we learn a bit more about Cinder's plan. All seems well in Beacon's various relationship and we get a debate settled (for the second week!). Time to go through episode 7, volume 2: Dance, Dance Infiltration.

We start right in the dance where we see Ruby and Jaune awkwardly standing by themselves behind the punch. By the end of the episode one will feel less awkward while the other... not so much.

Jaune learns Neptune refused Weiss dance invitation and sets out to confront him but is distracted by a dejected looking Pyrrha. He follows her to a balcony and they finally have a REAL talk. Jaune learns that Pyrrha is just as lonely as anybody else and that she may not be all that he thought she was. Jaune finally sees her for what she is.

Then the busy Jaune has a talk with Neptune and learns that he may not be as cool as he appeared to be. In a Hallmark movie of the week moment Jaune sends Neptune to Weiss explaining that he doesn't need to be cool all the time.

Finally he commits himself to a promise made in episode 5 and dance with Pyrrha and his whole team wearing a dress (Where did he get the dress anyway?) Pheeww, nice Jaune episode!

During that time we see Cinder preparing and waiting for the go ahead from her team in the ball. When she gets the green light, she proceeds to the communication tower and kicks ass on the guards protecting the Schnee stronghold. She uploads something in the communication system which show the queen piece from chess. Confirming she is Qrow's queen in the message. When she is ready to leave, she gets caught by Ruby who saw her jump on roofs on her way to the target. A short scuffle ensues that finishes when Ironwood interrupts them. Cinder escape and hides in the dance crowd claiming no one will understand what happened long after they are finished.

Interesting episode, Cinder doesn't seem to be concerned with recognition during the dance. Maybe Ozpin knows her only as the "queen" and doesn't know her real identity? Jaune's character development seems forced in this episode and awfully fast considering the last 2 episode. Oh! And we learn that Jaune has 7 sisters! (All dwarves? Or maybe 7 sisters for 7 husbands perhaps?)

With the end of the dance, we can now concentrate on the first year's missions. I personally can't wait!