#positive take

[twst-hottest-takes]

Hope this doesn't sound too weird. But as a more positive hot take, there are a fair amount of teenagers in this fandom, who are extremely talented. There is that one "Shiny" animatic, which is so good that it seems like it's made by a professional animator. Nope, the creator is just 17. It's not just that. There are professional level editors and writers to, who are all just teens too. Like, damn. I'm an adult, but some of these teens in the fandom are better than me at my craft. I hope they all have a thriving professional career one day, because these people have the chops.

Hooray for Positive hot-takes!

Not me looking at young creators and being jealous of their talents.

For real though, thank you for acknowledging these creators even if in passing. It's good to acknowledge the talent where it is, especially when a lot of talking about the fandom tends to skew negative. It's a breath of fresh air.

Thank you for your take!

Is bringing up the fact that these creators are teens weird? Maybe. I mean it definitely could be. But having seen first hand the kind of ageism that runs rampant in this fandom concerning who TWST is even for, I think it's a good thing to let people know that we can appreciate what people contribute regardless of where on the number line our birthdays fall.

(Y'all should totally reblog this with some of your favorite fan-artists and projects.)

[maglyre]

Father Time's Prayer

Heart beats second, mind eternal.

Living and breathing compulsion to carry.

The back won't bend for the mind is light,

But light falls to darkness when it grows heavy.

Heart beats second, the turn is countless.

How long shall the universe spin?

Sweeping the dust off newfound stars

Where they must go decides the twin

Heart beats second, flap of wings

The farther the beginning is behind,

Cosmic steps swept untraceable by winds

Eternity is become too vast to rewind.

Heart beats second, first and last

Blooms an ancient and contented smile

Carrier of children to terms of infinity

And being loved all the while.

[captain-morgan]

RWBY Volume 8 episode 14 rant

I actually really like the finale. At first I didn’t really enjoy it cause so much happened and it was way to fast. But after a second watch I found myself really enjoying the episode.

I think it definitely had its flaws but I think it also shined spectacularly. Like the whole volume had a problem with sidelining the main girls (tho it did a lot of really good character interactions that I absolutely adored) but honestly I’d give this volume a 9/10.

I think that everyone can agree that Penny was the true main character when it came to the atlas arc and honestly as someone who wasn’t a big penny fan until after vol 7 I can honestly say that her story broke my heart.

When she came back to life I knew it wasn’t for long, I mean that kinda ruins the way death works in the series. So I knew she was gonna die by the end. But that doesn’t mean it hurts less. I think her death was done beautifully. All she ever wanted was to protect her friends and make her own choices. And people kept getting in the way of those wishes.

I’m not gonna get into the whole trans allegory and how many people read her character as that and how they are disappointed in her death cause they think rt hates trans people. (*cough* May is standing right there *cough*) Cause I’m not trans and I don’t want to speak over the people who actually are and that are having very valid feelings while grieving her. But the people who are damning the show because of it are kinda getting on my nerves.

Anyways, Penny’s last moments was her last chance to make her own choice. Even if it was the choice to end her life. Honestly the whole volume she knew this was going to happen. I mean having the maiden powers basically puts a big sign on your back saying, “HEY CINDER COME KILL ME”. But she made the sacrifice to insure that the good guys at least wouldn’t lose everything. And it’s heartbreaking because all we want is for Penny to finally live the life she always wanted. To be with her friends and feel the love that comes with that. But sadly she doesn’t get to experience that.

I think in a show like rwby, that’s basically about war, it’s really appropriate to show people that not everything will be okay. The good people die. For no reason. And it sucks. But that’s war. And I understand the grief, really I do. But in no way does Penny’s death ruin the show for me. If anything it makes me love and understand her character more.

(And penny was always a real girl robot or not so bite me fandom)

I also am so happy with how the girls fell trying to save each other and how Weiss was fighting for her found family even through her grief. She literally had no aura and yet still went full strength against a nuts maiden.

And omg Blake baby I love you and I can’t wait to see you shine in volume 9. Also bumbleby is canon suck my dick haters.

Same with Ruby, she has so much trauma to process and my girl needs a long hug.

And Jaune is the mvp in my heart. Literally I become a Jaune stan recently and I’m so sad for everything he did in this episode. He is the support but Penny was 100% right, healing would have taken to long. I mean come on, Cinder was right there it was a matter of seconds before she pushed Weiss aside and finished the job. Jaune did what Penny asked but the blood is 100% on Cinder. And then the weapon that has never truly been his was shattered. I can’t wait for his journey next volume.

Winter, omg, Winter. Literally I have no words. Her character is so much and I don’t think I can talk about it rn. Just, I love her and I am so so sad for her.

Cinder has finally become a truly terrifying villain and I’m all here for it.

All that out of the way, I loved this volume and I can’t wait for the next one. I know a lot of people a disappointed and I understand that, I really do. You are 100% valid in your sadness. And I understand a lot of people are mad about it not only being rwby who fell into “ gay super hell” but imo I’m so excited for Jaune to be there lol. (I literally yelled “YES” when he fell lol)

I love rwby and I loved this volume. Can’t wait for more ☺️