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"A Legend... chosen to lie in the darkness, an inspiration to those we've seen before us. Hunted by a same master? For her eyes within, hold a power that makes dust of destruction. Silver & Skulls, Scythes & Summon. A Reaper of the creations of Destruction"I've said proudly that episode 5 of Volume 6 was one of my all time favourite episodes & although that still stands trueIs definitely a strong contender for that seat. Despite many preferring the likes of Episodes 3 & 6 from said volume, the character moments from this and 5 had my heart strings a-tugged. Maria Calavera as this famous long-forgotten Huntress is such an interesting direction for her, one i definitely didn't see coming, assuming she'd either play the role of a Big Bad Wolf or perhaps Silver eye'd but not a fighter. But instead we have this, something I enjoyed so much I almost wish we had this Young Maria in our current timeline because of how much I loved her atheistic & particularly her weapon & fighting style. Major Props to Melanie Stern who lead her first fight scene here & i think has done a fantastic job. Many people were mad that this footage was revealed some days prior to the episode (most of which were fellow reactors and friends of mine) which from thereis understandable. However as an artist the more time I have to work with the footage the better, in particular with these Monday/Sunday uploads which I only have a day to typically do in full. The Skull scythes that shoot from behind & could form into a staff is right out of my personal designing playbook & the idea that she was the one who actually inspired Qrow to take on the mantra or Idea of the Scythe wielding Grimm reaper thus also inspiring Ruby, is a really crazy pipeline to have but one that I feel played off quite well, especially when Maria views herself as a disappointment for retiring early after she lost her Eyes to 'Tock' sighting Qrow too following her footsteps being just as much of a disappointment to her in there short time. Yet despite that see shes much promise in our hero's, Qrow as well saying our teams including JNR are stronger already at there ages then they were, Qrow wasn't as modest about it but Maria also implied Yang to be even greater now, then herself at her best. One fact I believe the show needs to continue enforcing, not just that these characters although young for there current objections (another implication that was made as well in this episode, this time by Terra) but that they are the best that world might have right now, at least the best that Beacon did, but more importantly just how skilled Yang is, being the daughter of Raven (Head-cannon being shes Is/Was/Has been strongest Huntsmen in Remnant Period regardless of her Maiden powers). As for Maria now, Im looking forward to her now Yoda-like-role (as Said by Lindsey Jones) teaching Ruby about her Silver eyes.As for the rest of the Episode I thought it was Amazing, very surprised to see Argus so soon (questioning exactly how long since the crash, I had assumed no more then 2 days) Argus itself was world-built very well with clear ties to Mistral & Mantle culture with a clear inspiration from a snowy real world San Francisco, with a large Ba Sing se looking wall & a Golden Gate Bridge leading to Small Atlas Military station. The Reuniting Teams of JNR & RWBY w/QMO was very touching with lovely call backs to Volume 5 & 6 (curious tho to not see any obvious train lines, likely underground) The forever long teased reveal of at least one of Jaune's 7 Sisters, The eldest Saphron Cotta-Arc was a lovely edition. Plus she's absolute adorable & Cute and Im very happy for a healthy LGBT+ couple with a child to be subtly put into the show, good stuff. Though very sadden because Saphron was bae & with a cute butt and everything... but i wouldn't be her type obviously. Alot of amazing un-wasted dialogue about Argus & the current state of things plus additional little questions I wasn't expecting but glad were asked. Very satisfied to hear as well that JNR weren't just resting at the Cotta-Arc household or just waiting for RWBY but at least tried speaking to Atlas... but no avail who seem completely dis-interested in anything Argus what so ever, perhaps the name Schnee will help or Terra's connection to the encompassing Relay Tower well help get word to our General James.Also loved Tom Alvado's (Head Chibi Writier) Twitter thread about his original name for Jaunes Chibi Huntsmen Character was going to be The Grimm Reaper but was shut down for obvious reasons. Plus i loved Tocks voice, Maria & Saphron's too actually, but Tocks gave me an Australian/English vibe like Sheila from the Original Spyro 3 or something, well that's what came to mind at first xDThe Grimm Reaper: Rwby - A5 Portrait Graphite Sketch 21cm x 14.5cm