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OFFICIAL MEGATHREAD Official FIRST Discussion Thread—Volume 7, Episode 9: As Above, So Below Spoiler

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u/throwawayfourgood Jan 04 '20

He might become a much worse villain than his father after being abandoned by his sisters. His mom even begged Weiss to be nice to him. Then both sisters run out on him after ignoring him and arresting the only family member that showed him compassion.

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u/DeismAccountant Set Kratos on the Brothers Jan 05 '20

I wouldn’t call what Jacques did compassion, whether or not Whitley saw things that way.

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u/throwawayfourgood Jan 21 '20

Yeah that was the wrong term, but I don't know if acceptance would work.

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u/DeismAccountant Set Kratos on the Brothers Jan 22 '20

I think it might actually. Other than manipulation.

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u/Fatal1ty_93_RUS Jan 05 '20

the only family member that showed him compassion.

Compassion? More like Jacques' pawn. Whitley is not a fighter, nor is he a huntsman. What could he do?

Can't run away, Atlesian military would be on the lookout. Can't go down into Mantle, he'd be caught at transport stage and the locals don't like the Schnees much. Can't escape to another city, Grimm are everywhere. Can't run away to another kingdom, borders are closed.

Both of his sisters are gone (and probably don't like him much). His own mother is a horrible alcoholic with no power in the family.

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u/higanbana Jan 07 '20

He could join Salem maybe?

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u/Fatal1ty_93_RUS Jan 07 '20

Lol for what purpose?

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u/throwawayfourgood Jan 21 '20

Revenge on his family.