It could also explore the theme of self - perception. Ruby may have a warped view of herself, perhaps feeling like she's not good enough or strong enough despite all her achievements. The self - harm could be a manifestation of her trying to punish herself for not meeting her own unrealistic standards.
Another theme could be about isolation. Ruby might feel alone in her problems, and self - harm could be a way for her to cope. In the RWBY universe, she has her friends, but the fanfic could be delving into how she might feel that they don't truly understand what she's going through, leading her to this self - destructive behavior.
Chapter 415, "No Food, But Your Life", is the clearest early answer because it turns Guan Xiong's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Are you begging me for food now?
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Chapter 439, "Never Question Sister Li", is the clearest early answer because it turns Flash Change's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 276, "He Will Definitely Make This Woman Pay a Price!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Cai Shaoguang's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, After listening to Jiang Li's words, Shen Lan's brow furrowed again..
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