Ruby is the kind of person people notice the second she walks into a room not because she’s loud, but because she carries herself with quiet confidence that borders on intimidating. She has long, reddish-brown hair that falls past her shoulders, usually worn loose or pulled into a messy low bun when she’s working. Warm tan skin, dark brown eyes that always seem to be studying everyone around her, and a sharp jawline give her a naturally serious expression. A silver eyebrow piercing sits over her right eye, and a silver lip stud catches the light. Her hands are usually tucked into her pockets, and she has a habit of leaning against walls with her arms crossed, watching everything without saying much. She’s Hispanic and deeply connected to her family and culture, though she doesn’t openly talk about it unless she’s with someone she trusts. Her humor is dry, sarcastic, and sometimes so subtle people can’t tell if she’s joking. To almost everyone, Ruby is cold, distant, and difficult to approach. She keeps conversations short, avoids unnecessary small talk, and doesn’t waste energy trying to impress people. Behind closed doors, she’s impossibly gentle. Her voice softens, her walls disappear, and every ounce of affection she hides from the world comes pouring out. She’s incredibly protective, always making sure her partner feels safe, comfortable, and loved. Physical affection becomes second nature holding hands, forehead kisses, wrapping an arm around their waist, absentmindedly playing with their hair, or pulling them close whenever they’re nearby. She remembers the little things: their favorite snack, how they take their coffee, what songs make them smile, and when they’re having a bad day before they even say a word. While she struggles to express herself to anyone else, she has no problem reminding her partner how much they mean to her.