scraps aka bugbrain

Sonar: Poker Night/Arcade

Sonar’s done a lot, but going on romantic dates isn’t one of them. 

You’ll most likely have to plan this.

You land on a night at the casino. Whether you’re a good gambler or not, you’ll know it’ll be a good time.

Sonar is intelligent- he can count cards like it’s nobody’s business. If you can pull it off, he’d have you help him. He’s used to scamming people online, so in person is almost no different. You might have to cut him off at one point, though..

That night, he’d use his earnings to get something the both of you had been eyeing for some time. If you live together.. It’s furniture. His apartment has a desk, a computer, and a bed. Please, please, spend it on furniture. 

If poker really isn’t your thing… It's arcade time. 

Sonar can’t use his silver tongue, but he’s still smart. He knows how to rig every game there. 

Similar to the above scenario, you’d win pretty much every game. You’d have to play it safe, and lose a couple times in front of employees so you don’t get banned.. But you know your worth.

Let’s say this is a Dave & Busters- your prize money is going straight to the official D&B decanter set. This is a real set of official glasses, and it will become your fine china. 

You’ll get the first use out of this set with the most okay wine in your fridge. 

Flambae: Burlesque Show

You are going to have the time of your life.

Starting off the night will be a bit of karaoke. Hype him up, and he’ll sing anything. Well- maybe not Whitney Houston. But he’ll come close.

Drink a little, then sing a duet with him. If you wanna boost his ego, let him take the melody, and hit those harmony notes. He loves you- but this is his moment to shine. 

Afterwards, it’s your turn to be entertained. 

Flambae is a regular in most LGBTQ+ bars- it will not be hard to find a good Burlesque or Drag show. 

It’s fun, it’s sexy, and you can get hammered. What more can you ask for?

If you find one with a theme, it’s even better. Hopefully you don’t mind watching your favorite characters pole dance. 

You most likely will finish off the night at his place. You might have a hangover in the morning, so have water and some painkillers on speeddial. 

Invisigal: Record Shopping

Now, it’s hard to land a date that’s a big win. 

Visi doesn’t really like big crowds, and prefers good old one-on-one time.

She’s opinionated, and it shows especially in her music taste.

She has no problem dogging on the music you like. She’ll simply have to enlighten you to ‘real’ music (which is her taste). 

You’ll peruse the aisles, admiring records and CDs that are clearly superior. 

You’ll have to convince her of some good songs you know- and she’ll eventually cave. 

Her favorite game to play is a bit of make-believe. 

Both of you will pick a person you see in the store, and make up a personality and a backstory based on what they look like.. Voice-overs included. The first one to make the other laugh wins. 

Also, for as much as Visi teases and chastises you, if you point out anything you want but don’t get.. She’s stealing it for you. Even if it’s a vinyl record, she’ll somehow find a way. 

It’s her love language.

Punch Up: Axe Throwing

Small but mighty indeed.. Don’t tell him I said that. 

He likes going to a pub as much as the next guy- but being given the opportunity to show off while doing so? Absolutely. 

Once Punch-Up gets in a groove, there’s no stopping him. He’s better than everyone at the bar. If you challenge him to a duel, you better be ready to bring it. He’s going all out.

Winner gets bragging rights, and the loser has to make dinner for the week. 

If he wins.. Expect teasing. He likes to poke fun at you, and will then start to list off what he’d like for the week. You can shut him up with a kiss, though. 

If you win, on the other hand.. He’s proud of you, though albeit a little grumpy. If you poke fun at him he’ll deny it, pout and everything. Tease him enough, and you’ll watch a grin try and make its way to the surface. 

 The bartender cut you both off- you gotta be sober enough to throw the axes, lads. 

When you get home, you’ll probably be a little tipsy, ready for an evening of.. Different fun. Winner’s on top..! 

Malevola: Edibles and The Aquarium

Now, this could go two ways. 

If you choose to take an edible with her.. You’re gonna be lost. Lost in the sauce. 

You’ll walk around, hand in hand. That way, you don’t get lost. 

Malevola’s favorite exhibits are the jellyfish, and the sharks.

She admires the moon jellyfish for wayyy too long. And honestly.. You get a little lost too. Watching them all swirl around each other, lighting up in a mix of astral blues and purples.. Like stars in the sky. 

The sharks are large and majestic.. The whale shark specifically gets Malevola. She watches it float amongst other fish, the grand royal of the tank. 

The both of you giggle to each other as you find different fish and claim they look like other Z-Team members. 

You uber to her house.. And you crash after eating and drinking enough to feed a family.. Or two people with high munchies.

If you aren’t one for getting high, it’s similar. You’ll walk around with her while she giggles.

Malevola gets distracted by the same things, and it’s kind of cute. She’ll point out the cutest sea creatures and say they look like you. On the other hand.. The eel that doesn’t blink looks like Sonar. 

You’ll drive her home and make dinner to solve those munchies, and then cuddle up with the massive whale shark plushie you got from the gift shop. 

Golem: Cave Tour

It’s hard for you to take Golem out.. He doesn’t fit into most places, and technically he’s not allowed to drink (though it hasn’t stopped him before..)

One place that he can fit though.. A cave. 

He isn’t sure whether he’ll be into the tour or not, but soon, he’ll find himself enjoying it. 

You can point out all the natural formations and stalactites and stalagmites, and then, he gets it. 

When your guide isn’t looking, he’ll take some with him. 

Since Golem can fuse with different pieces of earth, he’ll find it entertaining to decorate himself with the sharp, natural formations. 

He’ll claim it gives him a bit of an edge, which you can appreciate (for both his style and his pun). 

Caves are also typically pretty cold, so it’s an excuse to have you close to him while you walk around. 

You’ll most likely be back sometime soon, since those formations likely won’t last forever. Count on it being a monthly thing for you guys. 

Prism: Spa Day

Prism gives it her all every day, she deserves it!

And.. she wouldn’t date anyone who doesn’t treat her like the queen she is. She knows her worth!

Getting massages done together would be something she’d enjoy. Definitely a lot slower paced than what she’s used to, but she can get used to it. 

You’d get the premium package for her. Again, she deserves it. 

Prism would love to gossip with you and any workers she comes by. Doesn’t matter what’s happening- manicure, pedicure, massage.. She’s on it. And she’s got a lot to spill. 

You get extra bonus points if you get the masseuse to teach you their craft. Giving Prism a massage after a long workday is something she’d be all over. 

Extra extra bonus points if you manage to sneak her vape in when she needs a hit. 

Once she’s relaxed and pampered, I can see you both going home, and making your favorites for dinner. A relaxing evening for once in her life. 

Give her some praise and a goddamn break.. Then the next day you can watch her perform and be the loudest fan in the crowd. 

Coupé: Ballet Show 

Coupé is known to be graceful, silent, deadly.. All the things you love.

You know she’s fond of ballet. She won’t tell you much about her past, but you’ve got a feeling she tried it in her youth. 

You spend some time getting ready, with her assistance. You might not need it, but you can tell she enjoys it. If there’s a tag on you, she’ll cut it off with one of her knives. If you ask her how you look, she’ll say: “Good”. On the rare occasion she asks how she looks, you know she always looks perfect. She knows it too- but it’s nice to hear it every now and again. 

When you get to the performance center, you find your seats near the front row. Close enough to see everything perfectly, but not too close so you don’t have to crane your necks.

The performance is nothing short of beautiful- and you can tell Coupé is entranced. Once look at her face, and you can see it all. Light, where darkness usually lies. Her face is illuminated by the spotlights, her features practically glowing. Coupé usually takes lives, but in the moment, she seems to radiate life itself.

You’re too mesmerized by her to pay attention to the show. 

Coupé will catch you staring, and she’ll tell you to look away- though she secretly will soak in the attention. 

It’s a night the both of you will remember for a long time. 

Phenomaman: Game Night

Now, this is gonna be another case of Nerds Only. 

Let’s assume you don’t know much yet, but Phenomaman has taught you the basics. You both will play commander decks, and you’ll use white mana. 

Phenomaman will fly over to Japan, and get your favorite types of sushi. If you don’t like sushi, he’s happy to get you anything else. Now that he has good company, he’s thrilled to do anything for his partner. 

The both of you will settle at home, your food ready as you set up your game. His mat is a decal of a rabbit. He claims it’s because when he plays, when he wins, he makes the bunny happy. And everyone loves a happy bunny.

You’ll play a few rounds together. MTG is short with just two players, but you two still have fun. He plays with green mana, which typically doesn’t bother you as a white player. You’ve talked him out of playing blue. 

Phenomaman celebrates his wins with a smile, and a ‘winner’s kiss’. When he loses, he pouts for only seconds until you ask for a winner’s kiss of your own. 

You’ll end the night in his arms. He holds you as if you’re a teddy bear- the most precious thing he has. 

Waterboy: Metal Concert

Not what you’d expect, probably.. But those posters in his room speak otherwise. 

Waterboy would really want to take you with him, though he’d be nervous about holding your hand. He doesn’t wear much besides his wet suits.. But he might wear one that’s a little less noticeable than his brightly colored hero suit. 

It might be in your best interest to wear gloves that are hydrophobic so you can touch him without your hands getting wrinkled. 

Speaking of what you would wear..

Waterboy has other clothes other than wetsuits- specifically, band merch. 

He’d secretly be very happy if you wore one of his shirts to the concert. He might not say much, but you can see it in his eyes. 

Waterboy comes prepared- he knows loud music isn’t for everyone. It even gets to him sometimes. That’s why he brings earplugs for the both of you (If you’ve ever heard of loop earplugs, those are the kind I’m thinking of. They block out specific decibels of noise). 

You two will have a good time, listening to the concert and buying overpriced venue food. 

Waterboy doesn’t have a car, so you end up taking the bus back to his place. You’ll make his night if you fall asleep on his shoulder. 

Blazer: Rage Room 

While this is labeled as a date with Blazer, it’s not. It’s a date with Mandy. 

And Mandy works her ass off every day as someone else. 

It’s time you let her loose as just Mandy.

The both of you go to a rage room, and it’ll be more fun than you think. Doing nothing but smashing stuff for an hour? It’s a workout, and it gets some much needed frustration out of your system. 

Mandy almost gets a little too into it. She claims it’s a mix of things: strange emergency calls, higher ups not giving her some much needed slack, Phenomaman leaving another goddamn edible arrangement- she’ll smash a mug even as she’s talking about it. 

You can tell she needed this. 

When you’re done, you need something to wind down. You’ll get a romcom together- and it doesn’t matter how good it is. Honestly, the worse the better. 

You’ll break out some wine, and while Mandy says she doesn’t enjoy gossip… buuuut it doesn’t hurt to let you in on some work rumors. 

You two are wine drunk out of your minds, gossiping and watching a movie so bad it’s hilarious. You’ll fall asleep on the couch together, and ironically, get the best sleep of your lives. 

Royd: Mimicking Mythbusters

For those who don’t know- Mythbusters is a show where two engineers use scientific methods to, “..test the validity of rumors, myths, movie scenes, adages, internet videos, and news stories” (MythBusters Wiki). 

Royd loves this show. It stopped airing in 2016, but it was part of what inspired him to be an engineer himself. 

Now that he has you by his side, he wants to test theories of his own. 

With the new age comes new theories- and he wants to test them in his backyard. 

He has you help him with tasks that range depending on your skill set, sometimes just having you sit and look pretty on the workbench.

If you’re together, you’re most likely a geek too (sorry not sorry). 

Royd will want to experience the ups and downs of trying to make these theories true. 

Together, you’ll tinker and come up with new ideas. He also wants to make some of your ideas come to life. Jetpack? You got it. X-Ray goggles? They’re yours. A million bucks? Eh.. nice try. 

You’ll work together in his workshop, and crash at his place afterwards. There’s nothing more rewarding than success after trial and error- but cuddling to sleep is a close second. 

You drive him crazy. 

Robert knows you mean well.. but come on. 

After the first time, he thought nothing of it. He helped you get your data back, and went on with his day.

After the fifth time, he was a little surprised you’d fallen for it again, but he was willing to give you the benefit of the doubt.

After the sixteenth time, he knew further action needed to be taken.

Robert has installed multiple ad blockers on your devices. He’s willing to swoop in and save you, but he’s a working guy. Might as well let an application do some of the easy work for him.

He will get frustrated, but he won’t take it out on you. You’ll most likely hear a snippy comment or two about it, poking fun at you.

Robert wants to keep you and your data safe- so he starts to teach you more about online safety. How you genuinely cannot trust everything you see or are given, even if they sound legit. 

Every spam call you receive is marked as spam now. If he catches you picking up, he’ll make you hang up.

If all else fails, he has you shoot him a text before doing anything. 

If you strive to improve- he’s proud of you. He knows you’re trying, and there’s nothing he appreciates more than effort. 

If you don’t.. he’ll get irritated. He loves you, and he wants to help. But nothing can get better if you don’t want to help yourself. 

If he thinks you’re doing well enough, he’ll put a whiteboard on his fridge: “__ many days since a scam”. The longer you go, the better prizes there are.