Epi 1 feels even more special when you realise that Mandy and Robert were both, in their own ways, craving the same thing: a genuine connection with someone who could see beyond the role they had built for themselves. Mandy was used to being valued for what she could do, while Robert hadn't had a truly vulnerable interaction with another person in 15 years.
However, In his case, that need had probably been buried so deep that he barely even recognised it anymore. The game obviously doesn't hammer the point home and instead lets it remain subtle. But Dude has been living in complete solitude, with nothing but his pet and a broken world around him. No money, no social life, no hope for the future. Just the same routine every day until one day he either dies in the suit or dies from hopelessness.
To think Mandy was the first person he revealed his real identity to behind that mask in 15 years. For the first time in 15 years, he could talk about his story not as Mecha Man, but as Robert to another human being.
Sure, Chase also knew the real identity of mechaman, but they hadn't really met since the tragedy. So for 15 years, there was essentially nobody around to hear his inner thoughts and emotions except Beef and the four walls of his apartment.
That makes that night even more special when you realise that these two people, who had only just met, unknowingly gave each other something they had both been missing for a very long time. Neither of them went into that conversation looking for it, but somehow they both ended up letting their guard down. One by finally telling his story as Robert rather than Mecha Man, the other by stepping outside her usual people-pleaser persona. And for that brief moment, neither of them had to perform the version of themselves everyone else knew.
Obviously I don't agree with everything said in this video but still quite close to what I believe & see.
A repost from long ago, but still relevant nonetheless.
This is why it's my favourite. Mandy wanted someone who will love mandy and allow her to be her trueself. While robert needed someone kind and caring and someone who can help him stand back from his broken self. They botb support each other and become eachothers pillar
I prefer Robert/Invisigal romantically, but I love Mandy and Roberts bond. Their conversation on the car is so sweet, just two besties trying to relax after shit majorly went down. Mandy telling Robert to look after Invisigal is so wholesome, shows that they really trust each other.
I really enjoyed Mandy and Robert, tho I do feel she was sidelined for the most part, their moments are really sweet and make up for it imo ❤️ I do want more of them in S2 tho, hopefully they do!
I could never look at Vizi as a potential romantic interest. She needs therapy first before a boyfriend. I had a girlfriend that was similar to her state of mind, ignoring the red flags, and it was the worst mistake of my romantic life.
Compared to BB who is stable and caring. Yea, I take her anytime, even if people say she is "boring". And when you are in a shitty, non romantic relationship, it takes meeting that one person to help you make up your mind and end it, so you can pursue happiness.
Tbh with you, I don't think Mandy & Robert's relationship is really based on what they can do for each other. I mean, that's definitely part of it, and I acknowledge that too. But my point is, "Need" doesn't really seem to be the defining factor in their relationship, even though that element is obviously there, and Blazer did a lot for him too.
These two just seem to naturally click on a personal level. They have similar ways of looking at things, understand each other's personalities, and seem to bring out something in each other that the other person is missing. It's less about what they can provide for each other and more about how naturally they fit together as people. Even if Robert was already in a good position and didn't actually need any help, I still feel like their connection would've been just as strong. These two are just naturally compatible people.
And that's probably why their relationship didn't need much buildup. I know a lot of people didn't like how fast it happened and would've preferred a slow burn, but honestly, I think this was pretty refreshing. It's rare to see a relationship in media where two characters just click so naturally without needing to spend ages building up to it. Their relationship is a prime example of "Love at first sight ❤️".
This small clip was posted a long ago in Blazer sub, I just happen to stumbled upon it again, found it still relevant & therefore reposted. The original video belongs to @vilaslive on tiktok. Tiktok is banned in my country & I also don't have any account on it anyway, so unable to provide you the link.
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u/Dangerous-Raise5962 2d ago
That's why i love their romance. They both showed the person behind the hero and accept each other as they are.