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They both apparently used to say "Who needs love when you have science?" so IMHO they had some things in common that attracted them to each other, like appreciation for science.

BUT. So far I HC they both were still smitten with each other at least a little bit despite some big emotional barriers.

Pure Headcanon territory: In my own view it was Arpa who figured out how to actually MAKE the blinking lights (it goes well with the idea of Robot sharing a lot of traits with Arpa, Robot's spark of passion for science being actually from Arpa too would be cool), that's why Arpa is closer to the Blinking Lights Mascot than Bricklin in that one painting(?). I think Arpa sacrificed the spotlight to make Bricklin look better & Bricklin commissioned that painting as their little inside thing to show his love in return.

I think there could also be a parallel in Robot/Gart's tastes and what Arpa potentially finds attractive. (Or at least some of the things they all find hot)

Like. Bricklin is a decently big guy. Who I assume probably knows how to take care of himself seeing as Dave said he'd become the King of Blimp Pirates & It's dangerous to be a rich guy bc you'd be a target & Baconmas tradition being what it is and Bricklin's high standards I don't think he'd allow himself to lose so he probably can Kick Ass.

They both apparently used to say "Who needs love when you have science?" so IMHO they had some things in common that attracted them to each other, like appreciation for science.

BUT. So far I HC they both were still smitten with each other at least a little bit despite some big emotional barriers.

Pure Headcanon territory: In my own view it was Arpa who figured out how to actually MAKE the blinking lights (it goes well with the idea of Robot sharing a lot of traits with Arpa, Robot's spark of passion for science being actually from Arpa too would be cool), that's why Arpa is closer to the Blinking Lights Mascot than Bricklin in that one painting(?). I think Arpa sacrificed the spotlight to make Bricklin look better & Bricklin commissioned that painting as their little inside thing to show his love in return.

I think there could also be a parallel in Robot/Gart's tastes and what Arpa potentially finds attractive. (Or at least some of the things they all find hot)

Like. Bricklin is a decently big guy. Who I assume probably knows how to take care of himself seeing as Dave said he'd become the King of Blimp Pirates & It's dangerous to be a rich guy bc you'd be a target & Baconmas tradition being what it is and Bricklin's high standards I don't think he'd allow himself to lose so he probably can Kick Ass.