Aaah That Makes Sense :0 I'm Not A Big Fan Of Ironwood As This Ireedeemable Evil As Of The End Of V8,

RWBY's Love Language - Part 2

Hello friend ! I'm back at it with a second part and whatever character I can think of ! (Among which best boy Oscar because he deserves it, and also more adults)

Let's go !

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Oscar Pine

So ! While I love Oscar with my whole heart, honestly guessing his Love Language is no easy feat. One thing for sure : touch isn't is thing even if it's how everyone else chose to communicate their love.

I saw a post a while back detailing how Oscar is always putting his hands up as a barrier when he's scared or uncomfortable and that makes me cry a little instead but it's true TT. Anyway...

In the latest volumes we've got quite a bit of comforting Oscar-talks but I have to wonder how much of that is due to Ozpin's influence really. As a result I've decided to settle on... Acts of Service or Quality Time ! This is based on a few details : when people are upset with him in one shape or form, Oscar was always very eager to prove himself useful, give some aspect of concrete help (such as cooking a Casserole, ringing any bell ?). Plus I imagine that's the exact brand of help his Aunt would have needed most on a farm. Added to that, he always seems fairly happy to be included, be with the others no matter what's going on. Training ? Yay ! A movie with Jaune & Weiss ? Smiling puppy look. Fancy party ? Shenanigans together ! So yea, I love seeing my boy loved and hugged but please everyone settle for the loving he's most comfortable with <3

“She made a choice! A choice to put others before herself! So do I.”

“Oh, uh, yeah. I thought you guys would appreciate a hot meal after... spending all day looking for me, apparently.”

“No, it's okay. These past few days, I've been scared of the same things you were. I don't know how much longer I'm going to be... me. But I did some thinking, and I do know that I want to do everything I can to help with whatever time I have left.”

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Ozpin

For our favorite immortal wizard aka not quite dead Headmaster... I think the answer is rather obvious. When you're so careful with your words, but also so fiercely devoted to humanity, Words of Affirmation is a must. Ozpin constantly does his best to calm, to reassure. He's good at controlling the conversation and getting people where he wants... Except he more often than not use it to make them think and help them reach an healing ore motivating conclusion. This man is so insisten on giving and cultivating hope, so painfully aware of just how much words can change... There's no doubt in my mind that it's through these very same words that he tries to fight the darkness in others' mind, even when they don't want to let themselves be persuaded. And with some help from the farmboi, Ozpin is gaining in honesty and earnestness. And that can only help in giving comfort.

But to be honest... If you offer him a hug I doubt he'd refuse, and he definitely deserves one. Also therapy. For Oscar too. Everyone in therapy 2k21.

“Ruby. I've made more mistakes than any man, woman, and child on this planet. But at this moment I would not consider your appointment to leader to be one of them. Do you?”

“It's not every day that friends are able to come together like this. Time has a way of testing our bonds, but it's nights like these that can help keep them stronger than ever. Nights like these are ones we'll never forget.”

“Don't worry, Mr. Arc. Your journey is far from over, and the same might be said for all of you. Unlocking your Semblance isn't the end. It can still grow and evolve. Providing you are willing to put in the work, who knows what could happen?”

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Emerald Sustrai

Now here I'm gonna go ahead and say that the way Emerald has been taught to express her love and the way SHE would rather preffered to be loved most likely do not align. At the side of someone like Cinder, and even Mercury who isn't exactly the most emotionally vulnerable person; the only brand of love that gets an easy pass is Acts of Service, and that's probably what Emerald is the most used to. I can go on a mission with you. I can help. We go right back to the "I can be useful" mentality and I'm not sure she's been shown any other way honestly. Let's be real though : if someone offered a hug or some gentle words ? She'd probably pout & fuss but I hardly doubt she'd object.

“I don't care about Salem! But I owe Cinder everything. You want to fight her that bad? Be my guest.”

“I just... Cinder was the only family I ever had. She cared about me, taught me things... But without her here, I don't know if what we're doing--”

“I've been working on my Semblance. I can help. I won't tell anybody.”

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Pyrrha Nikos

What's with everyone and dedicating their whole love toward just helping their teammates anyway they can ?! Stop ! But any way, you guessed it. I'm pretty sure one of Pyrrha's top way of showing love is Acts of Service, and nothing means quite as much to her as Quality Time. For someone who's been put on a pedestal and has a hard time relating to people; both touch and words can be a bit awkward. But if they're wrapped up neatly in a training session or semblance explanations ? Well that's already a more familiar area. Pyrrha gives her whole to her friends and those she cares about. And in exchange, if anyone can simply... be there and spend time with her... May it be at the ball or simply sitting in the courtyard... I'm sure our girl would be delighted.

“Jaune, you know if you ever need help, you can just ask.”

“I'm constantly surrounded by love and praise; but when you're placed on a pedestal like that for so long, you become separated from the people that put you there in the first place. But thanks to you, I've made friendships that will last a lifetime.”

“I'll do it. If you believe this will help humanity, then I will become your Fall Maiden.”

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Qrow Branwen

If I say Gift Giving for the corvid, is someone gonna hit me ? Come on it's fun ! Okay, more seriously... I think this kind of love conversation is kind of a necessity for Qrow. With a semblance such as Bad Luck, making everything complicated... Qrow tries to keep his distance from those he cares about. And since he's an emotionally repressed (but caring) asshole on top of it... Well that kinda narrows down his option. You know what DOESN'T put anyone at risk but can still bring smiles on their face ? GIFTS. Shiny things, souvenirs from his missions all over the world to give to 2 smol nieces. Sounds safe right ? That said, as any good emotionally unavailable character in this show, I gotta say Qrow probably has a thing for helping out and making himself useful in relation to Oz, Tai or the rest of the inner circle. So you know what that means *whisper* Acts of Service.

That said ! When it comes to receiving some love back... Qrow probably likes everything he doesn't allow himself to have. Soft touches, loving & comforting words, spending time with a friend without his semblance making everything complicated... We know that's all he wants.

“You idiot. I know you didn't do this.”

“Look, pal, I'm not sure who you are, but you need to leave my niece alone.”

“No one wanted me... I was cursed... I gave my life to you because you gave me a place in this world... I thought I was finally doing some good...”

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Clover Ebi

And among our newbies (and gone too soon) friends we have Clover ! Clover was a very good contrast to our dusty old crow but also a great help. Kind-hearted, perceptive and honest; he knew just how to put Qrow's self-loathing in his place and push him to give himself some credit. He always had a nice word or a joke for everyone, and visibly the rock of the Ace Ops : an expert a keeping the moral up and the mood companiable. Evidently, Words of Affirmation was his expertise. Had things gone differently, I'm sure we'd have had time for many more earnest and helpful conversations with this teal-eyed fisherman.

“It's a good thing they had someone to look up to and get them through it. Not everyone is so lucky.”

“I meant deflect a compliment. Those kids wouldn't be where they are without you. You've had more of an effect on them than you realize.”

“We don't have to fight, friend.”

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Winter Schnee

And today in the "emotionally unavailable" category we have... Winter Schnee ! TALK ABOUT YOUR FEELINGS PEOPLE ! Just - I would say look at Ruby but even she doesn't talk about her bad vibes... Nor does any of the "Words of Affirmation" peeps. Honestly what's wrong with y'all people ? Anyway Winter cares so much. Is it hidden behind professionalism and a stern *big sister* demeanour ? Sure. But it doesn't negate just how much she loves her closed ones. She's fiercely loyal, and even if she doesn't let her personal feelings get in the way of her duty and doing what needs to be done, no one is allowed to say she doesn't care. Countrary to Weiss, Winter doesn't seem as good nor as aware of the love that exists in simply *being* with people. Rather, she's dutiful and ready to help any way she can when given the chance. You guessed it, yet another Acts of Service kind of love... Maybe I'm doing this wrong XD. I'm on the fence about Words of Affirmation as well. Despite her standoffish looks, Winter has always been very open & reassuring during her discussions with Penny. But she's more stern when it comes to Weiss so I dunno x)

“I don't recall asking about your ranking, I'm asking how you've been. Are you eating properly? Have you taken up any hobbies? Are you making new friends?”

“You've grown up a bit, haven't you? You're not the little girl clinging to the family name anymore.”

“You can't just buy trust like everything else! You have to earn it!”

And that's it for Part 2 ! I might do some other characters if people suggest some but I don't have a pressing need to right now. I have many ideas of songs to apply to various characters however so that's prob what my next posts will consist of (or fun templates)

If anyone has tips to create RWBY gifs or links to download the eps in good quality I'll take it ! Good day everyone !

I LOVE THEM TOO okay let's review, i'm gonna make this a thing

Blake & Pyrrha very on point yes, unsure how to react (+ awkward because Pyrrha probably often got that actually ??)

WHITLEY HAS PROBABLY NEVER SEEN ANYONE WINKING AT HIM EISGSKUGSH I want that image, I wanna see him seeing a flirty wink for the first time. His brain is gonna "???". Maybe he's gonna be a tomato since he's so pale. And pretend to be all huffy about it.

Rosegarden mutual blush go go.

All of these adults would absolutely wink back. And Qrow, like the disaster that he is, would actually get flustered over a loving smile & a soft look instead. WAIT actually the last time someone winked at him he just kinda stood there like o. but there was the whole semblance thing so imma give it a pass

i love how Yang, Nora and Penny, Tyrian are all in the same case but for very different reason. Yang & Nora are just chaotic & over the top as usual. While Penny is just : is this a human custom ? is that how you do it ? *holds one eye close for a whole minute* did I do it right Tyrian is threatening you while laughing maniacally

Jaune is confused or doesn't notice indeed. Winter is more than confused, she doesn't even understand what she's confused about. she must have seen wrong

Ironwood & Emerald being sandwiched between confusion ??? and IMMEDIATE SUSPICION is so on point I can already see it. (well i can't because i can't visualize to save my life but you get the point)

And again Weiss' suspicion would be different from IW & Emerald because the latter two are just like : ?? what do you want from me ?? meanwhile Weiss is just being her usual responsible representative looking at the winker like "what are you doing ?"

Ozpin is squinting like : i... i am literally your headmaster what are you doing. then he probably just jiggles his mug a bit, smiles & tries to... forget. totally will forget. yeaa. well depends who's winking tbh

Jaune & Ruby are good in the oblivious corner too, but Ren is the true king & reigns supreme in that category. which i absolutely relate to. ren is an ace icon, i mean have you SEEN THAT COOKING APRON ?

here have another XD

How can Ruby both be flustered AND oblivious, you ask? She's just that powerful.

People be out here like Freezerburn would end in divorce like these two didn't have the most softest reunion hug.

As if Weiss didn't open to her and Yang vise versa and held each other.

I rest my case

I like how Ice Queendom is doing a good job of humanizing Whitley a lot more early on. He may act like a brat due to his upbringing, but despite that he does look up to his sisters. He’s just not very good at showing it, so he falls back on learned behaviors.

He even looks proud of Weiss when she defeats the Arma Gigas! It’s little details like this that go a long way.

Yang : Do you want to play 20 Questions ?

Blake : Sure ! What's your favorite color ?

Yang, *laser fucking focused* : Triangle. Do you like girls ?

I really hope Whitley gets glyph like his sisters soon. It would be really cool! (^ ▽ ^)

Please someone get the green beans away from the witch, they don't deserve this

Ozpin's expression right here always gets me.

You can just see the absolute horror he feels at Salem's response to his outburst. The terror that she was right and she was about to make him watch her destroy Atlas. But you can also see how uncomfortable he feels being so close to her. Like, he even tries to back away, which obviously doesn't work.

CRWBY just absolutely excels at facial expressions and body language.

Ooo that's one cute tag game 🥺 Here goes !

5 things that make me happy ♡

- listening to music (while walking somewhere with no deadline) - animals & lucky seeings of them (dogs in the streets, ladybugs on the grass, deers in the forest) - DnD nights with my friends and roleplay - pretty sunsets - finding songs that fit perfectly a character/ship/show, making characters playlists

And for the tags : @eternelia @dracomalfoythebouncingferret @fuuzi @inasaturn @rubyinasnuggie @spicyroysauce @shutupaboutrwby @znthra @kae-and-the-lost-dragons @meganschoonbrooddeservedbetter (idk why it's not working so i'm adding 1 more) @cant-even-sit-straight

Pass the happy! When you get this, reply with 5 things that make you happy and send this to the last 10 people in your notifications! 🦋 (u don’t have to!!)

- drawing

- writing

- talking abt my AU’s

- being around friends

- being curled up in a blanket in the dark

@captain-of-the-roses @floofdroid @pretend-im-normal @collectingsparechangemadeeasy1 @theladypeace @greenbeanstan @lampsandclovers @nexyra @otterdoesart

I absolutely love the use of the sentence "I know my love can be the killing kind" through Oz & Salem relationship with the love being Salem (I'm a sucker for perfect association between lyrics & characters)

But what I also loved is the utilization of this same sentence with Ruby's silver eyes !! It reverts the previous idea; the "love" instead of a loved person skips to love as in the care you have for others, the ability. And it subverts the sentence in a positive way : that Ruby's love for life and her closed ones become an actual weapon against Grimm. Her love kills to protect <3

Random ramble but I wanted to express some love for a well chosen scene (+ the rythm and framing of that silver shine going off with the "my love can be the killing kind" is just top notch)

The Killing Kind is one of my favorite AMVs of yours! I love the use of the color and the focus on Oz/Salem and the bird twins, and of course the music choice is impeccable as always.

Thank you! The punchline of the song is that the phrase containing the title, "I know my love can be the killing kind," can be interpreted two ways: "I know my ability to love can be the kind that kills me" (the Branwen twins in converse directions), or, more ironically, "I know the one whom I love can be the kind of person that, well, murders people" (Oz and Salem). Hence, I'm really happy I went with those two focal points, although it does also explore the character arcs of the main characters as well.

WATCH IT please

This is the right mood to approach fanfics with

Do I like reading about my fav in distress/anguish ? Yes. Do I like reading about my fav in distress/anguish if there is no comfort & happy ending afterwards ? NO wtf ??? Who are you monster ?? Give them hope, give them therapy, give them love or istg -

I want angst but if it doesn’t have a happy ending I no longer want it