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rwby-encrusted-blog · 17 days
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Me: *Is watching the trailer for The Wild Robot*
Me: Okay, how can I make this about Penny Polendina?
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qrowpilled · 1 year
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do you ever listen to friend and you are just like. they were SO fucked for playing that as the v8 credits song.
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uselessalexis165 · 1 year
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Asking this question again:
WHY MUST YOU MAKE HER SUFFER, ROOSTER TEETH?!
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howlingday · 2 months
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Penny doesn’t really mind all of the Silver Eyed cryptid stuff.
Penny: Oh, pardon me! Was I in your way?
Weiss: No, I was just... (Sighs) Did you see a Faunus running through here?
Penny: I did. (Points) He climbed up that building. Are you pursuing him as a courtship ritual?
Yang: Snrk! Yeah, Weiss, are you?
Weiss: Shut up. No, he's a criminal, and we intend to follow him to ensure he's not running off to join the White Fang.
Blake: Just because he's a Faunus doesn't mean he's going to join the White Fang!
Weiss: You're right. The fact he's a criminal AND a Faunus means he's going to join the White Fang.
Penny: May I ask a question?
Weiss: Yes!
Blake: No!
Yang: Ugh... Sure. What's up?
Penny: Your friend has not blinked for 62.83 seconds. Is she still functional?
Yang: Huh? Oh, yeah, that's just my sister, Ruby. She's like that sometimes. It's weird, but you know how family is, right?
Penny: I do not.
Yang: Oh... Ah, sorry, I didn't mean to-
Penny: Sal-u-tations! My name is Penny Polendina!
Yang: Huh? (Turns) Nonono! Don't shake her hand!
Penny: What is your- Oh... Oh my. It seems you've dismembered my arm. (Smiles) It is no problem. I can simply reattach it. (Takes arm, Reattaches) See?
Weiss: ...
Blake: ...
Yang: ...
Ruby: (Takes hand)
Penny: I noticed you have silver eyes. Those are 99.999 repeating percent genetic rarity. Would you like to discuss?
Ruby: (Lifts hand, Rubs it)
Penny: Oh! Does this mean you want to be friends?
Blake: ...
Weiss: ...Yan-
Yang: I see it. I just refuse to believe it.
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greatwyrmgold · 9 months
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People who paid attention to my blog in recent weeks probably know that July 10-17 was a busy time for people who ship Ruby Rose and Penny Polendina. There were a lot of fanfic of the two of them together, I read most of it (and plan to at least try the rest), and a lot of those fics were specifically set after Penny was turned into a real girl. And I can't understand why.
Now, I don't think Penny being a robot is the only interesting thing about Nuts & Dolts. There's more to the ship than "Girl who likes weapons dates girl who was built as a weapon". But at the same time, turning Penny human both removes some of the things that make N&D interesting and makes the overall story worse.
Cards on the table, I cannot think of a single Pinocchio-type story which I think was improved by having the non-human turn into a human. They're stories about people who were born different from other people, they feel like they need to become normal, and the narrative agrees. "Yes, them being weird was bad; this problem will be resolved in the most obvious, boring way possible."
And this isn't just a canon plot point I think is dumb. This is a dumb canon plot point that directly hits one of the things that I like about Nuts & Dolts. Penny feels isolated from humanity for being a robot, but Ruby doesn't care. She's surprised, but Penny can't even get any decent angst in before Ruby insists that she's still real, even if she has "got nuts and bolts instead of squishy guts".
That sense of being isolated from the world, just because of what you are, but having one person who doesn't care at all? Someone who accepts you for who you are? That's what I see as the core of Nuts & Dolts, more than any jokes about how much Ruby loves weapons.
And having Penny become a "real girl" like Pinocchio before her just guts that.
Anyways. Not all the Nuts and Dolts Week fics with a human Penny were bad; I liked the one where she discovers heatstroke. But broadly speaking, I just...do not get the appeal of writing a story when Penny's human. If you're gonna skip her second death, why not skip the part where she gets squishy guts, too?
(If any Nuts & Dolts authors have an explanation, I'd genuinely like to hear it. I like hearing people with different opinions!)
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Penny " father this is jaune i call him daddy too and this is weiss i call her mommy
Jaune: SIR! I am So sorry!
Weiss: We hadn't - we didn't-
Pietro: Calm down, Calm down!
Pietro: You're acting Like I wasn't your age Once. I know what you kids get up to, and as a matter of fact, I'm happy for you.
Weiss: Really?
Pietro: Yes. Penny, I'm glad you found found people you trust enough to ... share ... something so intimate. Just, please hold off on telling me about it in the future, unless you're worried about your safety.
Penny: Yes Father!
Pietro: No Problem Darling, Now could you please go get us some waters please.
Penny: Okay! *she leaves*
Jaune: Uh, thanks for being so understanding Dr. Polendina! I was worried you'd be angry for a second.
Pietro: Ah, it's fine. She just needs some guidance and a little room to grow. Just some patience is all.
Pietro: Patience I won't hold for you.
J+W: ... What?
Pietro: What I mean to say, is that if you break her heart, every weapon, and every drone, and every airship in Atlas and Mantle will be gunning for your heads.
Weiss: That's ... A bit excessive? She could use support at the time, help getting over us?
Pietro: Now, I'm not a violent person, you know that. That's one of the reasons I'd send the machines after you. I'd be taking care of her, while taking care of you.
Jaune: ... Out of all the threats made to my life, you are, undoubtedly, the most terrifying, because you aren't just one person, You're effectively an entire Kingdom's military.
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RWBY Love Languages (Part 1)
Ruby Rose - Physical Touch
Ruby has multiple ways of showing affection, but her favorite is definitely touch. Pouncing on you is her go to, unfortunately leading to you both falling. When you're together she is always touching you in some way. Although she can be hyper, after a long day, nothing feels better than gently melting into your arms (Also she is not adverse to PDA, so expect tons of hand holding and public kisses)
Weiss Schnee - Quality Time
It is well known that Weiss' family is not the most healthy, and it shows in her. As much as she is initially adverse to (but truly desires) affection in any way, quality time is the most important thing to her. The simple fact of you willingly choosing to spend time with her and stay by her side, despite everything, makes her emotional. Going on dates is her favorite thing in the world. Whether it's a candlelit dinner, balcony seats at an opera, or just a walk in the park, if it's with you she will do anything
Blake Belladonna - Quality Time
Blake has a lot of trust issues due to constant hurt and betrayal, so it will take a LOT for her to open up to you. But the way into her heart is just to stick it out and never give up. Eventually Blake will understand your intentions and let you in. Although it seems like you're always the one to initiate, secretly Blake always finds a way to "coincidentally" end up at the same place at the same time as you. Kinda like how cats pretend to not care but always follow you around
Yang Xiao Long - Quality Time
Yang has been abandoned multiple times, and it has taken a toll on her mentally. She is constantly worrying about when her loved ones will leave her, and that includes you. Spending time with her as much as possible will both quell her anxiety and make her heart race. As someone who knows how it feels to be abandoned, Yang wants to make sure you never feel that pain. She will never leave without letting you know, always promises to come back
Oscar Pine - Words of Affirmation
Due to his situation with Ozpin, Oscar has a lot of self doubt issues and problems with identity. His mind is always racing and it's never good thoughts. So having a partner that reassures him and comforts him is key. He appreciates every word you tell him, and sometimes writes them down in a notebook for when he gets really down
Penny Polendina - Physical Touch
Penny is still getting used to human interactions and relationships, so things may get a bit awkward. But although she struggles with most aspects, she excels in physical touch. Penny loves to feel your skin no matter the texture. It feels so unique to her! When she can't properly express herself or is lost for words, Penny will just quietly hold your hands and stare into your eyes
Jaune Arc - Words of Affirmation/Acts of Service
Jaune has been through a lot of pain the past few years, and needs a lot of healing mentally. Telling him you love him or complimenting him matter a whole lot to him. It boosts his self-esteem and makes him feel wanted and special. While he also returns the sentiment, Jaune prefers to do acts of service for his partner. He will happily give you a massage or do your laundry without prompt. And when it comes to defending you, Jaune is always on the front lines ready to die for you
Nora Valkyrie - Physical Touch
Nora is like Ruby, but amplified by x1000. She loves to cling to you like a koala and tease you. Although she has appreciation for chests, Nora is a butt fiend. She does not hesitate to slip in a slap or squeeze whenever she can, giving you a shit eating grin when you react. Nora also enjoys hugs a lot, and basically every hug she gives is a bone crushing bear hug (so get used to back pains). Sometimes though, when it's late and night and you both are tired, Nora will happily lean on your shoulder and fall asleep. A further way to make her melt is to gently trace your fingers along her Lichtenberg scars
Pyrrha Nikos - Words of Affirmation
Being such a well known figure, Pyrrha has problems making real connections with people. She always feels like people are trying to take advantage of her, but doesn't have the heart to object. But when it comes to you, whenever you compliment her or reassure her feelings, she knows it's genuine. Every word you speak fills her with warmth. And Pyrrha is always making sure to return the love and always talk to you and listen intently. This often leads to you two getting into compliment battles that always end in a stalemate
Lie Ren - Acts of Service
Being more introverted, Ren is kinda hot and cold with affection. He loves you with all his heart, but sometimes he just needs time alone, and you're happy to oblige! But when he's fully charged, Ren loves to do things for you. This mainly pertains to domestic skills like cooking and cleaning. He always makes sure to make you a delicious breakfast everyday with your favorite foods. And he does this with no expectation of reciprocation. He does this with all his loved ones, it's how he shows he cares. A lot of times he does it behind the scenes. Sometimes you'll come home to the trash taken out, your bed made, or a hole in your shirt sewn up in a heart shape (his favorite thing to do is leave cute love notes in your lunch bag)
Sun Wukong - Acts of Service
Sun is a himbo through and through, we all know this. He is incredibly open about his feelings and isn't afraid to show you how much he loves you. Doing things for you is his favorite thing to do to show his appreciation. No matter what it is, if you are looking for something Sun already has it. Car keys? Phone charger? Hot pocket? This man is READY. He tries to do other things like cook and clean for you, but uh... he ain't that good at it. He has definitely broken some lamps and started a couple kitchen fires. But Sun always means well and will happily do whatever he can to make you smile
Neptune Vasilias - Physical Touch
Although Neptune is known as a smooth talker, that's mainly for show with girls he meets for the first time. After actually getting into a relationship Neptune's true love language comes out. He really thrives on physical contact. It's great in general, but whenever he is anxious or scared it's even better. Neptune will instantly cling onto you and feel much better. But he is also known for being a bit possessive. Neptune is known for holding you by the hip when you walk, and proudly drapes his arm around your shoulders. He bagged a total masterpiece of a human, of course he's gonna show you off! PDA is a must and he always gives you little kisses throughout the day
Coco Adel - Gift Giving
As your local fashionista, Coco adores the finer things in life. And she feels like you deserve it all! She loves to gift you designer clothes, authentic jewelry, $1000 lobster dishes, fuck she once tried to buy you a puppy! It's gotten to the point where you have a whole room dedicated to her gifts. If you tell her to cool down a little she will, but will eventually get back into it. She doesn't understand why materialism is so looked down upon. Why shouldn't she and her partner enjoy expensive things?
Fox Alistair - Physical Touch
Despite his serious appearance, Fox is naturally very talkative (just ask his team) and always likes to joke and tease. And it's the same deal with his partner. Sometimes he kinda can't shut up. And although he tells you how much he a loves you a lot, the real way to show how he feels is touch. Fox is blind, and although he has an ADA device, he doesn't know how you look 100%. So he likes to just touch you all over, enjoying feeling your curves and edges and rolls. He likes it so much sometimes he will hold your face in his hands and just caress your cheeks for like 10 minutes
Velvet Scarlatina - Gift Giving
Velvet is naturally a bit more shy than the rest of her team, so when it comes to showing affection she gets very flustered. She isn't good with PDA and sometimes finds it hard to say what she feels. But Velvet is well versed in gift giving. She always pays attention to everything her partner says and makes note of all the things they desire. Pretty much all her gifts are perfectly tailored to you. She adores holidays and milestones, and always makes those days a whole ordeal with presents and date plans
Yatsuhashi Daichi - Acts of Service
Yatsuhashi is a very reserved person, and is not talkative, even with his loved ones. It's a mix of holding in his emotions and having self doubt about himself. So instead of saying what he feels, he prefers to use his actions instead. Yatsuhashi is very protective of his partner and does everything in his power to make them feel secure. He sees you as precious and never wants anything to happen to you. So he gladly does anything he deems too dangerous for you. Reaching things from high shelves, walking you across the street, this man would fight a damn bear for you. He isn't above just carrying you around either. You will always be safe and secure around Yatsuhashi
Neon Katt - Words of Affirmation
Jesus fucking CHRIST can she talk. You will never have a moment of peace while dating Neon, that's the unfortunate truth. But hey, that's what you signed up for. And it has it's perks! Neon never hesitates to gush about you and make you feel appreciated. She has definitely bragged about you in public, much to your embarrassment. She's just loves everything about you! (especially how hot you are) But don't be mistaken, everything you do is met with pure joy and admiration
Flynt Coal - Gift Giving
Flynt is a simple, suave man who knows he's smooth. He knows his voice makes you melt. But what he loves to do is give presents, especially unconventional ones. There are the standard flowers and chocolates, but Flynt really loves writing songs for you. Being able to express himself through music makes him feel whole. He puts all of his emotions into the sheet music, and every song is dedicated to you
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Ozpin - Quality Time
As the headmaster of Beacon, Ozpin doesn't have a lot of spare time. He's often busy and tied up in work. But also, his past as Ozma has made him live hundreds of years, and he's lost a lot of loved ones. He treasures time spent and wants to spend as much time as possible with the ones he loves. Whenever he is able, Ozpin will be with you as much as possible. Even if you are just existing in the same room, it's perfect for him
Glynda Goodwitch - Acts of Service
Glynda can be pretty abrasive, and a bit of a hard ass. But it really is from the toll of years at an academy of psychotic students. So honestly? Getting her a hot cup of tea or her favorite book when she comes home from work is one of life's greatest joys. Always being expected to fix any damage caused by her students, it's nice to have someone return the favor and give her a break. She'll always encourage you to sit down and join her, but definitely isn't complaining. To show appreciation she doesn't mind fixing stuff around the house in return, as it isn't expected of her. Now she can do it of her own will because she wants to. Keep pampering her and you will never have to call a handyman ever again
Bartholomew Oobleck - Words of Affirmation
You know how I said Neon can't stop talking? Jesus. Fucking. Christ. Oobleck is amazing, but he won't stop talking no matter what. Info dumping is one of his favorite things to do with you, especially if it has to do with interesting facts. He may be a motor mouth, but when he isn't spouting information, he is talking about you. Oobleck may seemed a bit scatterbrained, but he notices everything about you. He compliments you on the smallest things, often things you never notice. Oobleck likes everything about you and isn't afraid to let you know. He doesn't really have a filter when it comes to your relationship, so expect a lot of out of left field compliments
Peter Port - Acts of Service
This man is a MANLY MAN, and you will NOT FORGET THAT! He wants to prove to you that he is capable and worthy of your love, and he does that by doing things for you (whether you ask for it or not). He especially loves doing heavy work for you like moving furniture, chopping wood, and hauling away any Grimm that interupt your dates. Don't get it twisted though, it isn't that he thinks you are unable to take care of yourself or weak. He just naturally likes to show off and prove himself. And with you? Bruh he is always flexing to get your attention and make you blush (frankly though you tend to make him blush way more)
James Ironwood - Quality Time
Similar to Ozpin, Ironwood doesn't get a lot of free time to himself. Being a major general is hard work and tends to leave him drained. He knows he isn't around often and feels bad. So to make up for it, when you do have time together, he is 100% focused on you and you only. Ironwood wants you to know that he never forgets you when he's working. You're always in his mind 24/7. Sometimes when he has to stay super late, you like to surprise him by showing up at his office. His heart instantly starts beating faster, and he will wave you over for a long hug (and sit you on his lap if he's feeling super affectionate)
Winter Schnee - Acts of Service
As with Weiss, Winter has been severely damaged by her family. And her time in the military has only made more walls around her heart. Hell, it took forever for her to come to terms with her feelings for you. Winter is not good at expressing herself directly, so she likes to indirectly show her love by doing things for you. Anything you ask of her she will do with no hesitation. It's kind of her military training kicking in, it's pretty much ingrained into her. But it definitely isn't cause she feels obligated to, Winter cares about you and wants you to follow your "orders". She often denies it whenever you offer to do things for her. But if you do it anyways, she'll scold you... before giving you an awkward kiss and hug
Summer Rose - Quality Time
Summer is known to go off on her own quite a bit. She doesn't often explain why, but always makes sure to let you know she is coming back. And when she comes back she is spending the rest of the day with you. She loves to just sit around with you and talk about anything and everything. When she isn't going on missions, Summer tends to follow you around happily
Taiyang Xiao Long - Words of Affirmation
Taiyang has been through some heartbreak, so some uplifting words mean a lot to him. No matter what issues he is faced with, a good conversation with you will always lift his spirits. And this applies to even just casual small talk. He just likes talking to you, I mean it's as simple as that! And he always knows how to repay your kindness by being your number one fan. No matter what you're doing, Yaiyang is cheering you on from the sidelines!
Raven Branwen - Acts of Service
Raven is kinda... yeah. There are a lot of words to describe her, and most are negative. But one thing she excels at is using her actions. She may seem to not be around often, but usually she is behind the scenes doing small things for you. Raven uses her portals to keep an eye on you wherever you go, and makes sure you are safe and healthy. She keeps away any shady people, leaves you your favorite foods on your nightstand, kills any threatening Grimm, even adjusts your blanket while you sleep. It may seem like she doesn't care much for you, but whenever you notice your weapon polished, you know she does
Qrow Branwen - Physical Touch
Qrow is starved for attention in multiple ways, but mostly in physical touch. He was originally very flirtatious, but after all the shit he's gone through, he is definitely more subdued and anxious. While dating him, you can often find him questioning if he deserves you, and whether you will get hurt by his semblance. Words have a hard time getting to him, so the best way to calm him is to just... touch him. Hold him, stroke his face, play with his hair, cuddle him, anything. All of his worries wash away as he melts into your touch, and he becomes the most vulnerable man in the world. And whenever you seem down or upset, he instantly pulls you into a hug and rubs your back. Just... just hold this man okay? He deserves the world and all the kisses
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Well hello, here is my first post on this blog! I thought a good place to start would be Love Languages. A part 2 is coming out featuring allies (like the ace ops) and antagonists!
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uncaught-coolfish · 1 year
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Penny rant
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RWDE below. Don’t like unedited criticism of your show from someone who’s been offended by it, don’t read.
Trigger warnings for ableism and Mentions of Suicide.
I would like to begin this rant by saying that around the start of 2020, I found out that I had Tourette’s Syndrome. Long before then I was diagnosed with ADHD, but when I found out I had Tourette’s… safe to say, It made me feel much more different about myself.
The disability had always been something made to sound awful. It was the “You’ll blurt out bad words at the worst time” disability, when it really… isn’t. It’s a lot more than that, but at that time, when 2020 was an already fucked year for all the obvious reasons, I felt bad about myself.
I felt bad because this whole time, I had something in my brain that I knew was going to absolutely wreck my future experiences. With it, my anxiety got worse, and that’s something I still struggle dealing with.
But also around that time, the seventh volume of a certain show was coming out: that show, RW//BY.
I’m not going to talk specifically about V7 in itself, but I will talk about one very important part of it:
Penny was back.
Since her debut, Penny Polendina was easily one of my favorite characters, if not my favorite in the whole cast. In a cast of already colorful characters, she was the one I arguably related to the most. She was this sweet, fun ray of sunshine who… was also a robot. And it was expressed to us early on that it was something she felt slightly insecure about.
And to note, Penny has almost always been a character people have coded as disabled, that sentiment being even more prevalent in her return. Namely, she was coded as autistic for many.
And when Penny spoke to Ruby about her being an android, I… remembered the first time, coming to telling the friends I’d known for years that I had Tourette’s. Just like this fictional character, I was worried they’d start treating me differently because of my disability, or if they’d just… outright leave me.
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But Ruby didn’t treat Penny any less, robot or not. Because the thing that mattered most was her heart, and no matter if she was a robot, she was still a real girl.
…Yeah. Safe to say, that kind of message hit me hard. So when she came back in V7, after such a heartbreaking death in V8… I was very happy :) (me when I’m putting it lightly)
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PENNY! WAS! BACK! And honestly, in V7 I think she was handled better than I’d expect. Where V7 had problems, I don’t find myself thinking Penny was one of them.
Hell, she became a maiden! Even furthering that she was a real girl, no matter what. And like I said before, at the time this came out, I really needed something like that.
But then there was V8. V8 began at near the end of 2020, and…
I’m going to say it.
This volume is genuinely one of the most cuntshit garbage things I’ve ever seen in any show. And I mean that with all the frustration, anger and disgust I can.
Because do you remember when I said, Ruby reassuring Penny of her still being a real girl was something I seriously needed at the time of watching this show? Because of how much it reminded me of my own experiences with my own disability?
Volume 8 essentially told me my disability was a curse. It made me less human. And my friends saw me as nothing more than that disability, nothing more than that curse.
Forgive me if I’m being hyperbolic. Forgive me if I’m being a whiny bitch about a stupid fucking dogshit fictional show made by the transphobic racist and ableist fuckers you lick the disgusting boots of.
In an already horrifically ableist volume, Penny was forcefully converted into becoming human. They had that part of her so many people including myself saw as her disability stripped out of her without her consent, to let it die before our eyes. 
Even framing it as the “worse” version of her. Her inferior, inhuman self.
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And then, they had her stand barefoot and gloveless to show she was “finally a real girl”, and then at the last episode of this volume they had her be assisted in killing herself.
Remember how I mentioned how anxious I was about telling my friends about my Tourette’s? How I worried they’d see me differently, or stop talking to me altogether?
But how this show’s portrayal of a similar situation, to me, helped calm me?
Never said the ending of that story, did I? Because there wasn’t one. My fears were right, because half of my friends whom I’d known for years all but left me the instant they learned I had Tourette’s.
And then I watched as Ruby, the same girl who told the character I related to the most that she was a real girl despite her artificiality volumes ago, force Penny into becoming a human without her consent?
Yeah. You know the message I got at that time from that? 
That my friends would accept me better if I just got rid of my disability. That I just wasn’t me enough because of it.
And then they killed her. They killed Penny for good, and by that, I mean they had her commit assisted suicide. All so a white, rich cop princess could get her powers.
Yeah. That’s fucking fun. I love this. I hope whoever wrote that garbage never comes into contact with a real disabled person in their life, genuinely. Again, sorry if I’m being pissy. I’m not whole enough either, apparently.
And then came V9. I’d consider 2023 to be one of the lowest points of my life. I feel less in control of myself. My anxiety is through the roof. I’m irritated and distracted by the slightest sound or movement. I’m worried I’m losing more friends, if I’m embarrassing myself, and I just feel like I can’t do anything right anymore.
That I’m not me anymore.
And in V9, there was a fictional character who i… again, found myself relating to.
And that was Ruby.
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Ruby in this volume is a character who i related to a lot, just as I did Penny. She was struggling with similar things I was, and am, currently struggling with.
And just like me, her emotions and feelings and struggles were being all but ignored by the friends around her, until they finally burst out. Ruby’s breakdown in Episode 7 was, in a funny way, cathartic to me, because the amount of times I’d break down in a similar way… I probably couldn’t count. I thought this show would never let a character’s emotions come out in a way that wasn’t meekness or quiet crying, but here I was, watching Ruby fucking Rose rightfully call out the friends, her older friends, who had all but ignored her this entire time.
And like… Yeah. Let her fucking bake, dude.
And then episode 8 happened and I watched that character I related to the most at a time when my mental health was at its absolute worst be beaten down to a pulp and then kill herself on screen.
If you come complaining to me “it was medicine”, “it was therapy”, take this as a note: Fuck off. Maybe that’s mean, but… fuck off. Because they sure as hell didn’t make it seem like it, and I’m not buying it one fucking bit.
The main character of this show finally gets to express her emotional state in a way that’s not palatable, that’s almost real, and how is she rewarded the episode after? How dare she have those feelings, Ruby is beaten down again and again and again and watches the one companion she still has get crushed beneath her tormentor’s shoe.
And what do her friends, including her sister, do? What do they do when they see their youngest friend, their teammate and leader, the one who’s inspired one, partnered another, and been the little sister to?
Fucking. Jack. Shit. They don’t do a single fucking thing but stand. Tell me it’s them in shock, I fucking dare you.
They watched their friend take her own life after being beaten and beaten and beaten and the next episode they’re all hugging and smiling. So fun. So fucking fun.
So fucking fun they pulled this shit and still had the gall to say you are enough.
Maybe I am. Maybe I am enough. Oh wait, I’m disabled. I’ve got Tourette’s and ADHD. That’s my bad. I’m not enough, actually. I need to have those parts of me ripped out of my brain so then people will accept me.
Then I’ll be a real girl.
So. Fucking. Fun. 
You can like RW//BY. Hell, I do. I really do. I wouldn’t dedicate my blog to talking about it if I just hated it. There’s still so much I do like about this show, and it’s inspired me in dozens of ways creatively. 
But to me, it ends there. I like RW//BY. But RW//BY is not a good show.
And that’s not because of some vision not being followed. Not because of some ship becoming canon or not canon. Not due to some “wasted potential”, “unresolved arcs”, “unlikable characters.”
RW//BY will never be a good show in my eyes, in the eyes of an actually disabled girl, because of it’s continued failure to address real, serious topics.
Whether it be racism, abuse, mental health or disability.
And no matter what take I read, what someone tells me, and no matter what this show as it’s own will try and try and fail and fail to get me to realize, that won’t change.
Maybe my feelings are wrong. Maybe they’re not palatable enough, and this is all just some inarticulated horseshit im spewing through the text.
That’s fine. That’s okay.
I can’t really bring myself to care anymore.
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saltwukong · 7 months
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It is 2023 and RWBY is still the show where nothing Jaune does can ever, ever result in someone being upset with him no matter how outlandish.
Jaune acts like an obnoxious player to Weiss? She's not mad wrong to be mad.
Jaune acts like a shithead to Pyrrha when she offers to help train him? She's not mad.
Jaune acts like a shithead to Neptune over Weiss? He's not mad.
Jaune fails to keep an eye on the only entrance to the vault, leading to Pyrrha's death? Nobody's mad.
Jaune melts down Pyrrha's only remaining effects to add to his weapons and armor? Nobody's mad.
Jaune gets Ruby knocked out and Weiss grievously wounded because he started a fight he couldn't win and kept at it? Nobody's mad.
Jaune physically assaults Oscar because he was mad at Ozpin? Oscar's not mad.
Ren's not even allowed to be mad at anything in Volume 8. Sure, Yang gets bitchy, but it's only a serious problem once he snaps at Jaune.
Jaune literally stabs Penny Polendina to death? Ruby's not mad.
Nobody is ever fucking allowed to be mad at Jaune in this series.
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notmaplemable · 7 months
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Perennial Rose: Part 2 - Copper
Goodwitch: What is it, exactly, that you had to wake me up at three in the morning to tell us?
Ozpin: We will no longer have Ms. Polendina shadow Ms. Nikos over the coming year.
Penny: That is unfortunate. I was looking forward to the making of acquittances.
Goodwitch: Does that mean you've made a breakthrough with Amber?
Ozpin: No.
Goodwitch: Then you've found a better candidate than Nikos?
Ozpin: This issue is quite unrelated to our current predicament with Ms. Autumn.
Goodwitch: Then what?
Ozpin: *Places transcripts down in front of Goodwitch* I believe it would be best if you saw it for yourself.
Goodwitch: *Picks up transcript* Short of forgery, I can't see what- ...
Ozpin: I believe you see our problem.
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rwby-encrusted-blog · 6 months
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Penny: Salutations! It is a Pleasure to see you again Miss Adel!
Coco: Nice to see you too. It's been a while, Huh Polendina? I like your Dress.
Penny: It has been approximately Two Years, and Two Months Since our previous (And Only) Meeting! Also thank you for Complimenting My Dress, I was worried it may have been "Too Much" As it were when I was fabricating it!
Coco: You Made the Dress?
Penny: Indeed!
Coco: That's- By hand?
Penny: M-Hm!
Coco: Wow! That's incredible! *Lowering Sunglasses, inspecting skirt* These seams are perfect- Practically nonexistent! Hardly any mistakes, and all within less than a Sixteenth of an inch!
Penny: I did my best!
Coco: Your best is the best I've ever SEEN! I- Hey, If for whatever reason this whole Hunting thing doesn't work out and you've got both hands, I'll have the position of Personal Tailor held open for you!
Penny: Uh. Thank you?
Coco: Don't mention it! Not a problem at all!
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juanarc-thethird · 2 years
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In your expert opinion, what butt does everyone on RWBY have?
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Ok this is going to be a long list and to make it a little easier for me is going to be in alphabetical order. I also want to add that this is just my opinion and is for fun. If anyone disagree with me, that's totally understandable. So after saying all that, let's do it!
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Amber: Norm, in the scenes where she appears, she looks normal.
An Ren: Norm, same here. She looks normal. I think all the characters that only appear once are Norm.
Arslan Altan: Muscle, since she does martial arts, I feel like this suits her.
Blake Belladonna: Badonk, I think we can all agree with this. No explanation need it.
Carmine Esclados: Thick, Just by looking at the art they made for the mobile game, you know that she is Thiccc with three c's
Ciel Soleil: Bubble, She looks like she works out regularly, so I think she would be this one.
Cinder Fall: Donk, She has that extra cushion in the back
Coco Adel: Hourgalss, She's like a model so this one fits her well.
Deery: Apple, Yeah, I don't know what to say, only that this one fits her.
Dew Gayl: Hourglass, She has the hips.
Elm Ederne: Double Wide, Remember that Aku meme about Extra thick? She is that.
Emerald Sustrai: Hourglass, I would like to have them as my pillow. (I'm sorry)
Fiona Thyme: Apple, I mean, she's small, it fits her.
Glynda Goodwitch: Thick, Mommy, sorry, Mommy, sorry, Mommy, sorry. (Jk)
Gwen Darcy: Bubble, It's hard to know which one would fit her, since she's always in a dress, but I think this one looks good on her.
Harriet Bree: Hourglass, I mean just look at those thighs.
Ilia Amitola: Apple, She is slim so this one fits her well.
Jinn: Badonk, Three words: Big Thick Woman
Joanna Greenleaf: Muscle, Again, it's hard to see, so this one suits you better.
Kali Belladonna: Badonk, I mean, blake had to get it from somewhere.
Lil' Miss Malachite: Double wide, I think this one was obvious.
Lisa Lavender: Norm, We've only seen his face so I'll play it safe.
Maria Calavera (Young): Hourglass, She seems to do a lot of walking on her travels so I think this one fits her.
May Marigold: Hourgalss, Why did I choose this? Yes.
May Zedong: Hourgalss, She has a slim waist and has to move around a lot when using her sniper so….
Melanie Malachite: Bubble, She's skinny so I think this one suits her.
Miltia Malachite: Bubble, Just like her sister, she is skinny so I think this one suits her.
Nebula Violette: Donk, I'm going with that.
Neon Katt: Bubble, Anything else would have been a lie.
Neopolitan: Bubble, She has some, but not much.
Nora Valkyrie: Badonk, Do you think that having thunder thighs doesn't have its benefits? Give me a break
Octavia Ember: Badonk, Okay hear me out, the way her dress fits her body, she definitely has it.
Penny Polendina: Donk, She got that upgrade~
Pyrrha Nikos: Thick, Cereal may not be good for your health, but it is good for something else~
Raven Branwen: Badonk, Living in the forest has its benefits.
Reese Chloris: Norm, I like Reese, but I have to be honest.
Robyn Hill: Thick, I'll just say she has my vote.
Ruby Rose: Hourglass, All those cookies put in one place.
Salem: Badonk, Is it a problem that I like dangerous women? Yes. Is it my Hispanic blood's fault? Probably.
Saphron Cotta-Arc: Donk, Do you think that terra only noticed her because of her personality? Yes she did, but she also wanted some of that famous Arc booty.
Sienna Khan: Thick, The tiger is the second most dangerous predator, Sienna is in first place.
Summer Rose: Donk, Besides being a super mom, she was a super mommy~
Terra Cotta-Arc: Bubble, Again, do you think Saphron only noticed her because of her big ass? Yes, this time yes. And it was the best decision of her life.
Tock: Hourglass, Watch where you touch or you will lose your hand.
Trifa: Bubble, Cute spider girl.
Velvet Scarlatina: Hourglass, I need to drink some water.
Vernal: Donk, I would let her hurt me.
Weiss Schnee: Hourglass, The only thing she got from her mom.
Willow Schnee: Badonk, The living definition of a MILF.
Winter Schnee: Hourglass, That's Atlas Ass.
Yang Xiao Long: Donk, All that training paid off.
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So that's all. Again, this is my opinion, it may be wrong.
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I'm Helena, Decay, or Phantomato which ever one ya'll prefer to call me! Sometimes I write and ramble, and my blog is based around the characters Helena and Helena META! Though my current obsession is all versions of Cú Chulainn from Fate, Archer Emiya from Fate, and Lapis Lazuli from Houseki no Kuni.
The things I write can be taken as platonic or romantic unless explicitly stated that they're platonic! I won't write smut though.
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So I thought I'd put this here, but here is my Twst acc!
Also, here is my Azur Lane account the server I'm in is Amagi
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Helena's interests
I like games such as Azur Lane(obv), Destiny and Destiny 2, YuGiOh duel links, Minecraft, Terraria, Stardew Valley, and Twisted Wonderland
My current anime list consists of That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime, Slime Diaries, Land of the Lustrous, YuGiOh, Azur Lane: Slow Ahead!, Umamusume: Pretty Derby, Takt Op. Destiny, Wonder Egg Priority, The Fate series, and Bofuri
My favorite shows are Helluva Boss, Hazbin Hotel, Steven Universe, FBI, SWAT, 911, 911: Lone Star, Kitchen Nightmares, Master Chef, and the first few seasons of Red vs Blue
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Helena's writing. Most of my stuff will now also be posted to my Ao3, DecayingHelena, though it's mainly just going to be the James Ironwood stuff
For That He Is Thankful
Do you fear me?
Memories of Tempesta(AL x TWST)
Floral Fever(OM)
Floral Fever 2(OM)
Ice cream
"They called me what?"
"I love you."
Kiss(James Ironwood x reader)(Rewritten)
"Shall we dance?"(Ironwitch)(Rewritten)
A strange craft(RWBY AU)
New hopes(RWBY AU)
James Ironwood headcanons
Unwind with me(RWBY au) (James Ironwood x reader)
James Ironwood headcanons 2
Love and Bad Luck(Ironqrow)
The world of yesterday(Ironwitch)
New Light(RWBY au)
James Ironwood headcanons 3
Valentine's Day(James Ironwood x reader)
The one thing he wished for(James Ironwood x reader)
Ironwitch headcanons
Ironwitch headcanons part 2
Project Personality: Penny Polendina post
Ironwitch headcanons part 3
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Helena's rambling
Yuu protecting Malleus(What made me write For That He Is Thankful.)
Aggressive love towards Malleus
Helena's thoughts on Self aware TWST
Helena's thoughts on Self aware TWST 2
Rollo, the twink baguette
Chaotic Yugi Mutou
Helena watches Land of the Lustrous
Silly little twst idea
Silly little twst idea pt2
Silly space idea :3
Aggressive love towards James Ironwood
James Ironwood with a new outfit
Recoil
Helena's obsession with Ironwood
Helena's idea on HnK! James Ironwood
Helena's RWBY tier list
James Ironwood but with Destiny 2 weapons
Helena's back problems
Helena's Hunter
Helena's favorite James Ironwood moments
Helena making fun of their favorite boi
Helena speaks in memes
No sleep Tumblr
Multiships my beloved
Helena's RWDE rant
Helena's nicknames
Helena finding a new obsession
"You brought this upon me."
Cú Chulainns as out of context Discord convos
Cú Chulainns as out of context Discord convos
Cú: Either always kissing death or always going overkill
Nero has no chill
Helena's screentime
Helena condones murder
Clowning on both Europe and America
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RWBY ship names are creative, typically something related to the characters:
Frosen Steel (Ruby Rose/Penny Polendina/Weiss Schnee), Refridgerator (Weiss Schnee/Penny Polendina), Dogs of War (General James Ironwood/Zwei the Corgi), Data Farm (Penny Polendina/Oscar Pine), Greek Fire (Pyrrha Nikos/Yang Xiao Long), Polychromatic Bees (Ilia Amitola/Blake Belladonna/Yang Xiao Long), Prismatic Ponytails (Ilia Amitola/Weiss Schnee), etc.
Also, I have no idea if this is "officially" recognized by the fandom, but according to TV Tropes, after "Heroes and Monsters" (the episode where Blake and Adam "reunite" in Volume 3), a Redditor suggested changing the name of their ship to "Animal Abuse".
I have no idea if that's hilarious, or tasteless, or some mix of the two.
I feel like the problem with renaming the ship 'Animal Abuse' is that if anyone wanted to tag it or look up content they'd find genuine animal abuse content, so probably for the best that they don't.
Speaking of animal abuse though what was that other one in there???
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angstpancake · 1 year
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The Girl with the Silver Eyes
Despite the circumstances of the world she was born into- a dark world on the verge of war, where smaller, more honest souls were unwelcome- Ruby Rose didn't allow her light to be tainted by selfishness or malice. 
She was born into a world that was overrun by monsters, whose master took her mother away from her and robbed her of a bond that every child deserves, that every child needs. She grew up in a cold home, one where her father clocked out of parenthood to wallow in grief, leaving her older sister to step up and take care of her. Eventually that home got a lot brighter and warmer as old wounds healed, but the scar it left behind meant that her father would never look at his daughter the same way again... because Ruby Rose was just like her mom. 
And as everyone told her as such, she wanted to live up to that. She wanted to be the one everyone could count on, she wanted to be the inspiration, to be the hero she read about in books. She wanted to help people- enjoyed the romanticism of it. She thought, as she became fascinated with weapons and wanting to learn to fight grimm, "This is who I am." 
She gets older, and starts to see the problems of the world. It's broken, shattered like the moon that rises every night. But she can fix it. 
"Unfortunately the real world isn't the same as a fairytale."
"Well, that's why we're here. To make it better."
She tries her best. She tries so hard to prove herself. Stops a robbery, catches the eye of a professor from a prestigious academy. The same one her mom went to. Gets moved two years ahead because she has a lot of potential and- apparently- silver eyes, whatever that means. Gets made a team leader because... why? Learns briefly that she doesn't need to prove herself. 
"I'm not trying to show off, I want you to know that I can do this."
"You're. Fine." 
And then gets hit again that there are still expectations of her. 
"That's just it - you've done nothing to earn your position! Back in the forest, you acted like a child, and you've only continued to do so!"
And she's right. 
At Beacon, Ruby receives her first bit of... advice. "If you are not always performing at your absolute best, then what reason do you give others to follow you?" If she's not perfect, then people won't listen. People won't care. So she gets better. Tries her best to be perfect.
She never is. 
She's never asked about why she wants to be a huntress, because apparently, she already knows. Who wants her reason, anyways? She's the leader. She doesn't talk, she listens, she adapts.
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Her dream is collapsing around her. Her classmates are dying. Beacon is falling. She had time to stop it, but she didn't make it. Her semblance is literally to go fast and she can't even save her own friend. Penny Polendina is dead. But there’s no time. Pyrrha Nikos needs her. Ruby runs up the tower, but gets there just in time to see Cinder Fall strike an arrow in Pyrrha’s heart. 
Not good enough. Again. Not perfect. Not enough. Never enough. Never. 
From her grief, Ruby activates a power she never knew she had. She’s special just like her mom was, according to Qrow. 
“If I’m so special, then I can help… right?” 
Her team left her. Her sister is… a shell of her former self. She wants nothing to do with Ruby. And that's okay. She needs time. She’s just getting used to… things.
"You can do whatever you want. I'm going to lie here."
Weiss is gone. Blake left. She doesn’t know why. Ruby used to be part of a team. Part of something bigger. But now it's just her again. 
Well… not entirely. JNR is still there for her. They were hurt by the Fall too. They want answers. They want to change the team name to RNJR (JNRR?). Ruby feels sick to her stomach. She’s filling in the spot of a teammate that she failed to save. She knows JNR doesn’t blame her but, it’s her fault Pyrrha Nikos is gone. 
Eventually, her team comes back. It’s not the same. They’re back together, but they feel more distant than ever. It feels like they understand her even less than they did before. 
It’s okay, though. She has to put her team first and herself second. 
She finds out it's all been a lie. She finds out their goal has been impossible. Every person that's ever been a guide to her has given up, shattered whatever this is. She has to pick up the pieces. She has no idea how to put them back together. 
She almost gives up. But she doesn’t. She fishes the lamp out of the well, beats the Apathy, and keeps moving forward. 
Keep moving forward. Keep moving forward. Keep moving forward. 
She finds out what having silver eyes means. It means carrying the light of the world, and using it against the grimm... as a weapon. It means being that light at the end of the tunnel. It means being a spark of hope. 
She needs to channel hope and joy to use it. She never talks about how hard that is. 
To be happy without trying.
By some miracle they make it to Atlas. By some miracle Penny Polendina is alive. And despite the shitty situation of politics and Ironwood not entirely being all trusting, everything is okay for a while. 
Ruby's semblance evolves. She can now go so fast, that she breaks apart. She can pick people up when she breaks.
Salem shows up, and Ruby’s mask cracks. Only for a moment. Ironwood snaps. Salem is coming and they need help. 
Despite her trying, nobody comes. Her plan fails. It doesn't work. 
Ruby finds out what happened to her mom. No time to think about that. There's no time to think about what might've happened to Ruby if Tyrian had managed to capture her back in Anima. No time. Penny needs her. Penny wants her to kill her. Ruby can’t think about that either. Because if she thinks about any of that, she knows she’ll break. 
Nothing is working anymore. She isn’t working.
Ambrosius warns them not to fall. 
Ruby falls. 
She finds out what happens to Penny, and Atlas. She faints in front of them. The facade is gone. She’s tired. She’s alone, and despite her team having said that they’re there for her in the past, all they ask is if she’s okay. She’s clearly not, so she doesn’t respond. Do they expect a different answer from her? Do they expect her to bounce back on her own? She supposes her mask has been so good that they do. 
Weiss is seeking comfort from her. She tries. It comes out shallow and cold, and doesn’t seem to be helping. So Ruby stops. Weiss notices. Great job, Ruby. Now you’ve failed your partner. 
How many more people are going to be hurt around her?
Maybe Cinder was right. Maybe it’d be better if she was never born.
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robotgirlreal · 7 months
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I awoke in the night and thought of writing a terrible awful vile Raven Branwen/Penny Polendina fic what is my problem.
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