Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-10390252-20150427084942/@comment-209421-20150514130622

BenRG wrote: Overall, as yet, I'd argue that Ruby hasn't really shown any serious romantic interest in anyone. She's more-or-less a shipping blank slate.

This actually suits her personality and situation nicely. She's the kid of the group, literally. She's two years the junior of everybody else, although I always like to think that there's an extended period of time where the gap between her and Weiss is one year. On top of that, it's implied that she's uncomfortable in social situations outside of her small group of friends - the dance is a key indicator there. I don't see her actively seeking a romantic relationship - if anything, I see her running to Yang as the protective older sibling in an attempt to avoid romance... only for Yang to view it as a positive thing for her sister and fail to help.

Ruby's reactions to seeing new explains why there's so many fanfics with her using weapons for ulterior purposes (I.E. self-gratification), and it does imply that she actually does view weaponry as being closer to her heart than people. After all, unlike fleshy meatbags, weapons don't have emotions that can be hurt, and they can't go on missions and never come back.