Ruby, as we all know, it one of the main 4 characters in RWBY and of course has been around for it’s past 7 volumes. Oscar was introduced in Volume 4 but it wasn’t until volume 5 that we got to see this two interact and obtain experiences that would drive the two closer together.

Note: I’m not going to talk about all the RG moments





-First Meeting: Ruby and Oscar have small interaction that eases the two into getting to know one another



-Oscar and Ruby need combat training so the two spar together

-Then Oscar and Ruby talk about the upcoming battle and open up to one another about their fears on going to war and Salem. These scene isn’t necessarily romantic but this is an important scene showing how Ruby is accepting Oscar as is own person and not as Ozpin while Oscar accepts Ruby for her fears as well, resulting in the two truly becoming friends by being patient and bonding with one another.













-The next part of the Volume, involves Ruby reuniting with Yang and Weiss. Oscar despite, not knowing much about the situation is just glad Ruby’s happy and does not intervene. Ruby looks to be aware of Oscar’s nervousness when meeting Leo. Later, Oscar helps Ruby to wake up after getting knocked at at Haven.





-After some time, transitioning to Volume 6, everyone rides the train to Argus, resulting in the crash and Ozpin appearing shady to the group. This is where Oscar ends up having a mental fight with Ozpin to give Ruby the means to summon Djinn.

-Ruby looks concerned torward Oscar and even though Maria ends up helping Oscar up its’ Ruby who gives back Oscar’s cane, even more solidifying that fact that Ruby finds Oscar not at all responsible for what Ozpin has done.





This is around the time Ruby and Oscar really become close friends but of course this is overshadowed by the issue with Salem and Ozpin

-During the Brunswick Arc, Oscar lets Ruby do her own thing but is shown to be less at ease when left alone with Maria.





-A few episodes later, Jaune gets angry at Oscar believing Oscar to be Ozpin but Ruby, yells at him, being the only one who is pissed at Oscar’s abuse

-Next episode Oscar returns. Despite Ruby being near the corner, she somehow ends up being one of the first to dogpile at Oscar and lift him off the ground afterwards

-Ruby comments Oscar’s combat gear which is nonetheless a combat on his appearance emphasizing how Ruby looks toward Oscar more than just on an emotional level





-When the team tries to steal from Cordovan, Oscar observes Ruby worrying for her uncle Qrow, Oscar then tries to console Ruby which is a reversal of roles in a way and also serves as the first time Oscar tries to give support like this despite interacting with Qrow, Maria, and Ozpin

-When Oscar makes a plan to fight Cordovan and Ruby joins him along with Maria. The fact that they don’t say anything might have some significance for a number of reasons:

1. Oscar, despite worried for Ruby when she was off the cliff a few moments ago, doesn’t question why Ruby is there on the ship or if she can make the shot, emphasizing that he isn’t overprotective of her nor doubts her abilities

2. Ruby believes in Oscar’s plan as well and the two trust each other to do their own thing(Oscar tending to Maria and Ruby heading to talk to Cordovan)





-The two’s last interaction in the Volume involves Ruby praising Oscar for his successful plane landing. Despite this being a distraction from her own feats it shows how Ruby remembers these things that Oscar does and doesn’t take him for granted despite all the craziness that happened during that battle









AND THEN COMES VOLUME 7

-First episode Ruby has Oscar against the grimm

-Later, Ruby gives the relic to Oscar, serving as nice parallel to Oscar giving Ruby the means to summon Djinn

-Oscar asks Ruby if what they are doing is the same as what Ozpin did. Oscar does this privately with Ruby and keeps his promise to keep quiet despite his uneasiness about becoming another Oz

-Despite being saddened by secrets about Ozpin from Ironwood, this doesn’t stop the two from interacting and staying close to one another, and that doesn’t stops them from going on their own adventures with other people (Oscar and Jaune going to the movies, Ruby catching up with Penny)





-With Ironwood now opening to making decisions with other people, the two feel a little more at ease now

-Of course, there are many other problems ahead such as telling him the truth but with one of the weights influencing the both of them now being lifted, it translates to the two emphasizing more of how they feel at ease with one another as a result of the time they’ve had supporting and trusting one another

-Realizing that they are on the same page, the two are still awkward but in a way where they aren’t ashamed to express it in front of each other

That’s why EVEN IF THIS ISN’T MEANT TO BE ROMANTIC, IT IS MONUMENTAL IN MOVING ROSEGARDEN FORWARD





@littlemisssquiggles

