Oooh reacts! How would Robert + z team + Blazer and Chase react to an oc/reader asking them out?
(For the sake of ease, all answers presume the game has been completed, you work at SDN either on the Z team itself or in close capacity, and Invisigal has already returned to the team. Also, I'm leavingout golem since he is under 21 and I don't fe comfortable including him in shipping prompts; he will be in non ship related ones)
Robert:
He's completely baffled as to why you'd be interested in him. At first he tries to let you down gently by explaining he's not the shining hero Mecha Man in any way, but when you clarify you're asking HIM out, he's completely lost for words. He doesn't know how to be wanted past a superficial level.
If he isn't interested, he thanks you for the interest and truly means it. If he reciprocates your feelings he tries to play it cool as you're making plans, but can't hide the way his whole face lights up (picture the face he makes meeting Chase again at the beginning of the game).
Blonde Blazer:
Similar to Robert, she is at first anxious about you only being interested in the heroic woman PR puts out on the news and advertisement, but unlike Robert it doesn't go away easily. While she did finally reveal her real self, she hid that side for a reason and old habits die hard.
If she isn't interested, she says she'll think about it then sends a professional text letting you down; she hates disappointing people on any level and couldn't bear to see it. If she is interested, she offers a few suggestions for spots but still wonders if you're sincere. It will take until date 3 at least to reassure her you want Mandy, not The Great Blonde Blazer.
Chase:
He thinks you're joking and laughs, jokingly accusing you of calling him a cradle robber or rooster (male cougar). The minute he finds out you mean it, he doubles down and says he isn't up for the gossip that would bring.
If he's not interested, it stays there. If he is, he's genuinely worried about you wasting your time on a physically (and mentally at this point) old man.
Waterboy:
He's incredibly bashful and incredibly flattered that you want to go out with him. He doesn't get many offers so is thrilled someone as amazing as you would want to go on a date with him.
If he isn't interested romantically, he still asks if you want to hang out platonically as he enjoys your presence. If he is interested he goes the whole nine yards; flowers, planning, telling his grandmother, the works. And that's before you've even gone on the date!
Phenomeman:
Despite his previous relationship with Blazer, he doesn't quite understand the earth concept of "dating". He asks clarifying questions to the point you're blushing head to toes, but he does eventually understand.
If he isn't interested, he bluntly informs you of said disinterest, not meaning to be hurtful but simply making himself clear. If he is interested, he's elated and asks to make love to you (aka hug you) then rushes off to do more research on what constitutes a "date".
Invisigal:
Teases the hell out of you for it. HR better not hear half the shit she says when you ask her out, if you aren't half regretting asking then she isn't trying hard enough.
If she isn't interested, she still goes on the date, just forgets to mention it's casual rather than an actual date. If she is interested, expect more of the same mentioned above, just in public over dinner with w i t n e s s e s.
Prism:
She blows you off at first, unfortunately very used to being asked out just because of her follower count. She'll only be receptive if you clarify there's no video blogging on your side, you'll even leave your phone if it makes her more comfortable.
If she's not interested, she'll tease you about it but thank you for the offer; if nothing else, she's flattered you're so respectful of her boundaries. If she is interested, it's vaugeposting about meeting someone and getting ready with me videos right up until the moment your date starts (she'll never admit about how giddy she is to have a normal date with no audience prying in).
Flambae:
His ego is stroked quit a bit, and he brags about how many dates he's been asked on thos week alone, which is his secret tactic to see if you're still interested even if you'd have to fight for it (you are, and he's impressed).
If he's not interested, he'll constantly brag but never belittle you for it; he might be a proud jerk, but knows not to poke in a way that might cause actual harm. If he is interested, he'll turn you down specifically to be the one to ask you out, because of course he has to be the one with the last word. And, of course, he's secretly over the fucking moon.
Malevola:
She's ecstatic someone is asking her out because they genuinely like her and not just because she's their fetish incarnate and says as much. The bar is pretty low at this point, but you met it simply by asking rather than assuming she will because of her demonic background.
If she isn't interested, she'll thank you and be your wingwoman for life, actively seeking out someone good enough for you. If she is interested, she doesn't even give you the chance to plan anything; there's a portal and you're off!
Sonar:
First he takes advantage of the moment and calls you a fucking furry. Second, he takes it about as seriously as he does anything else until Malevola kindly smacks him upside the head and tells him to be nice.
If he isn't interested, it's pure furry jokes in the chat but he likes that you like him enough to ask, so he offers hangouts with him and Mal. If he is interested, he has no clue what to do or where to take you that he'd find nearly good enough for you (he has money AND standards) so makes you pick.
Coup:
She gives you a completely blank look as you're asking, leaving you nervous that you've made her angry. In reality, she's attempting to calculate an appropriate response that won't scare you away, as regardless, she enjoys your presence.
If she isn't interested, she'll say it; no beating around the bush. If she is interested, she has already reached the stage of knowing she'd die or kill for you, so a date is already planned ahead awaiting your consent.
Punchup:
He's a man of passion, so he's more used to being the one doing the asking; he's surprised you approached him first, but not displeased, quite the opposite.
If he's not interested, he'll tell you over drinks he paid for, because he at least wants to thank you for the offer. If he is interested, expect the same but top shelf with a full drunken serenade.
