ALRIGHT! Something from next episode’s preview clip that I want to discuss: Oscar running to Ruby’s side.

I know rosegarden shippers want to jump on the chance to say that it was a shipping moment, but I think there’s something else to it than that. (I’m sorry, it’s a cute ship but I can’t quite say it was meant to be romantic)

We see Oscar looking over at Jaune running to check on Weiss first, then his eyes gravitate over to Ruby who is unconscious. At this moment I would try to say that he’s still trying to grasp the situation at hand. 

Remember, just because Ozpin is becoming one soul with him and he trained a bit, it doesn’t mean that Oscar is fully prepared for a fight and the consequences it could have. He’s even outright admitted before that he’s scared. He asks Ruby how she can deal with it all. Oscar is still coming to terms with the responsibilities placed on him and the war he was dragged into. 

Now back to him looking at Ruby knocked out on the floor. We can see his expression changing bit by bit as if he’s thinking and processing what’s going on and you can even see the moment when he realizes the severity of the situation. He quickly lashes out at Lionheart and rushes down to Ruby’s side. 

It was here where he said “Ruby get up” and to me, the way he said it sounded like he’s pleading. Not just out of concern, but also because he’s most likely scared. After his talk with Ruby, we were shown that he looks up to her in a way and is probably relying on her to be the hero because he doesn’t have full confidence in himself yet to fight. 

This is his first fight and he’s got some terrifying opponents. Two of their own were taken down. He’s even younger than Ruby. Of course he’d be a little frazzled. It’s during times like these where anyone would want a hero to rely on and save them. Especially sharing Ozpin’s thoughts, I’m sure he’s realized that Ruby is the one who gives them even the slightest chance against Salem and her team.

But that’s just what I think, I could be off the mark.😅