How each team member fell for Robert (dispatch polycule fanfic)
To say the Z team was obsessed with their dispatcher would be an understatement. Even the public was starting to catch on to the possessiveness the team had towards their leader. Like when flambae would heat up Robert's lower back to soothe his pain. Or when prism shows Robert off to her followers. Each member showed their devotion in a unique way and Robert returned it by investing and believing in them. It wasn't always like this though, especially with the rocky start they had. Each member had a point where they went from apprehensive to enamored.
Mandy fell for Robert first. This makes sense considering she was the first to meet him. From Roberts sarcastic banter, to him telling her how he sacrificed his health and financial stability to help others. Blazer found herself wanting to listen to him talk for as long as possible. Picking up his smaller frame and holding him as she flew through the air to the billboard filled her with warmth. But it wasn't until their talk on the billboard that mandy fell for Robert. His voice softening as he talks about his past and his dad. It made Mandy want to keep him around.
It was no secret that waterboy was a fan of mecha man. He didn't expect to see him in that sdn lobby. When he laid eyes on him In person, he nearly screamed. He was a lot more human in person, a short man with a kind smile and sultry, tired eyes. And when he kept leaning closer to help herm with his tie, he felt like exploding. He was practically on his last! I would never imagine this happening in his wildest fanfics. When they finally separated, Herman let out a breath he didn't know he was holding. As he watched him go, he hoped they would see each other again. He needed to make a better impression.
Sonar and coupe fell at the exact same time. Robert wasn't necessarily either of their types. Coupe preferred men like punch and sonar mostly preferred women. But when Robert was met with a decision of who to terminate, he proved to be a loyal team member. He stood firm on his refusal to cut anyone from the team so early. He stated it wouldn't be fair to fire someone after convincing them they had another chance. He almost faced punishment in order to keep them both. That's when they started realizing Robert was serious about what he said and how not bad looking Robert was.
Punch up didn't really get coupe's attraction to Robert at first. Of course he was much kinder to him after fighting for his lover's spot on the team. Punch started bringing him coffee some mornings to show good will. That was until they met up at the bar. Robert was absolutely feral in a fight, even while drunk. Colm couldn't help but notice the crazed look in his eye and the way his body moved while pummeling some red ring asshole. He started to understand why coupe was sweet on Robert.
Flambae's feelings towards Robert have always been very conflicted. At first he was conflicted about falling in love with a normie loser like Robert. After learning about his identity, he was conflicted about living a lying loser that cut off his fingers. The man that fought him and got him arrested. The man who ruined his life. The man who forced him to build it back again. The kind person who believes in him and wants him to improve. After a while he started feeling guilty about trying to set Robert on fire.
Prism wrote Robert off at first. It wasn't that she hated Robert, she just didn't think he understood them. She saw him as a stuck up with a hero complex. But during the bar fight, she saw a different side of Robert. Around the half way mark when the fight was at its peak, she saw a fire in his eyes. She was joy. Robert was letting loose and enjoying himself. Laughing with his team and beating red ring goons. At some point during prism's performance, Robert took a moment to appreciate her. He shared the same look with her that he had while fighting. He was looking with joy and adoration. She felt seen and appreciated.
Royd build his affections for Robert steadily and consistently during their time together. Robert was friendly, calming, and shared royd's love for engineering. Despite not having taken any classes on engineering or even having finished high school, Robert was eager to learn and picked up procedures quickly. Royd was keenly aware of Robert's crush on him. The way the man blushed subtly and got more sarcastic the closer royd got to him. How comfortable he was to bring royd to his apartment when no one else was. Thinks came to a peak when Robert was on a step ladder, working on one of the leg panels. The ladder wobbled as he moved and royd was quick to stabilize him. His hands could almost touch because Robert's waist was so small. They stayed there like that for a solid minute, as Robert realized their mutually connection.
Malevola thought Robert was adorable. With his short frame, small waist, and tired brown eyes. He was quite attentive despite his malnourishment and crabby attitude. But the main thing that earned malevola's affection was how Robert treated her. He treated her like any other person. He wasn't judging her by her demoness appearance and he wasn't trying to get into her pants. He offered her genuine respect.
Bruno respected Robert a lot for how he reacted when Bruno pushed him around. He didn't know any one else that would have the balls to throw a chair at him. Robert didn't give a shit who Bruno was. He wasn't about to be disrespected by anyone. And Robert was kind, despite their sour introduction.












