Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-34455646-20181104122539

I read a lot of comments of people wanting Neo to return to the stage, some say for revenge on Cinder, some say for revenge on Ruby, others do not really specify why they think so.

Here's why I think it is unlikely that Neo will return:

Neo and Cinder do not have any kind of relationship. Neo worked for Roman Torchwick and Roman worked WITH Cinder. Cinder works for Salem, there ending the hierarchy. Now that Roman is dead, Neo does not have any reason to keep working with Cinder or for Salem. No more Roman, no more collaboration, Neo goes free.

On top of that, it is not Cinder's fault that Roman is dead. He agreed to all terms well knowing and he did lots of stupid things all by himself, which lead to him being eaten by a Grimm. Neo could not possibly go after Cinder out of revenge, since there is nothing to be vengeful for towards Cinder.

Now revenge on Ruby is a different story, but frankly I just do not think Neo cared that much about Roman (which is a baseless assumption, I know). Like most thieves, creeps and villains in RWBY, they all seek power. Who is to say that Neo did not join Roman purely because he promised power and money? This would mean no emotional connection, and therefore no revenge. If Roman is gone, she can simply find another road to power.

Also, Neo has not been seen or heard from or about since mid season 3. It is very unlikely for the writers to re-introduce such an old, and quite frankly, unimportant character back into the show.

There is however one thing that might indicate neo's return. In the introvideo of RWBY season 6, when the hooded woman is walking through the busy town, there is a moment where a hat flies by and the woman is startled by it. That hat seems to look like Roman Torchwick's hat. Other than this one thing there really seems to be no reason to think Neo is coming back, despite popular belief. 