I totally agree! The color, and them keeping the passport is a good sign! And I fully expect to get the visa issued, they have no reason not to - my fiance is definitley eligible.
I just think we have to be realistic and recognize the backlog of cases they have because of covid and hope like hell that they look at our cases soon! Immigration is not a fast process, and requires patience. If you want to be proactive, email the consulate and ask for updates. You might not get a response but it shows them you are waiting for their approval, and wont give up in the face of delays. I email them about every 10-15 days, Stay polite and positive, and ask for an update.
We got this - pressure makes diamonds, and if we can wait out the pressure of long distance ON TOP of the stressfull immigration process then no doubt will have a happy, strong, and resisliant relasionship on the other side.