The Backup Date

## Summary

"The Backup Date" took place on December 3rd, 2020. According to Urban Dictionary, December 3rd is "National Ask Your Crush Out and They Can't Say No Day." On this day, Tyler asked Backup out and took the very unwilling dictator on a date that only lasted 30 minutes per request. They spent the time having dinner and walking around the world until an unsuccessful Assassination Attempt was carried out.

## The Date: In-Depth

#### Pre-Date Planning

The idea from the date came from an Urban Dictionary screenshot that Tyler sent to Cobalt around 9:45 am (Pacific Time Zone). Although initially trying to be subtle about it, it was pretty obvious what Tyler's plan was. Backup was going to be asked on a date, and because he couldn't say no, would have to agree and go. Cobalt shared recipes from the official Overwatch cookbook upon Tyler's request (these would later be used for the dinner) specifically relating to the heroes McCree and Hanzo, which are known to be Backup's mains in the game. The two of them then went on to decide on an outfit for Tyler's skin, which is now his official formal wear.

> *"I spent 0.99¢ on this shirt" -Tyler*

The part not as well known to the public is the reasoning behind the failed Assassination Attempt carried out at towards the end of the date. "maybe I end it off by taking him into a back alley and we get mugged and murdered by someone," (most romantic thing ever ngl) was the suggestion, to which Cobalt refused to have any part of it. The task was suggested to be handed off to JFEE or Matt but ultimately was given to Matt as revenge for 2 previous events.

#### The Actual Date

Backup got on around 6pm(PT), and because this was before Backup regularly checked Discord, Cobalt took to letting Tyler know that he was online. Tyler got on and spent a bit of time getting everything prepared.

> *"I think we should turn off nametags."*

Backup was incredibly weary about this statement, but agreed as everyone else had no problem with it. After everything was in place, Tyler finally popped the question around 7pm. Backup's initial response was panic, and once he realized what was going on he quickly asked Cobalt to say yes to him and asked them out instead. Cobalt then went on to tell Backup that "he deserves a real man" and encouraged him to give Tyler a chance instead. This incident has created a canon "Love Triangle. Tyler, visibly upset at Backup's resistance, acts upset until Backup gives in and obliges on the conditions that this date only lasts 30 minutes.

First up was dinner, where Backup was served 2 dishes from the official Overwatch cookbook, Deadeye and Tamago Kake Gohan. Deadeye was a jump boost potion, and Tamago Kake Gohan was mushroom stew. Cobalt was asked to act as a server for this.

Tyler starts going a walk around the world with Backup after dinner, notably admiring the school while Backup refuses to hold hands with him.

> *"Don't feel 'bonely', y'know, because we're on a date"*

Tyler takes Backup to, what was only 20 blocks of, the future KFC and then starts talking to and complimenting Backup as they make their way over to the festivities area. Cobalt, unceremoniously, barges in to kill a random horse and then leaves, which everyone spends like 30 seconds talking about before Backup shoots at Cobalt (once again) and Tyler resumes talking about some song.

Backup suggests that they go to Cobalt's house, where Tyler argues against it saying that "Cobalt's house isn't romantic" and Backup disagrees. Tyler is disappointed by Backup's request and proceeds to explain what he wants to do again while Backup stands outside of Cobalt's house. Tyler explains that he and Backup shouldn't be alone in a room together which makes everyone uncomfortable and Backup agrees to go back to walking around with Tyler.

There are 2 drowned in a boat together, which Tyler comments on telling Backup that "this could be us," to which Backup awkwardly keeps repeating that he "doesn't like this" and declines getting in the boat together.

Matt scares Backup which leads him to instinctively hide behind Cobalt "like a baby." Once he calms down, Tyler begins to play "romantic jazz" for Backup while Cobalt slaughters yet another horse. Tyler asks Backup what he thinks about animal violence, to which Backup responds "I don't care about it, I shoot deer." [The rest of the conversation has been left out due to cancel culture precautions]

> *"Your charismatic smile is just, really making me get everything."*

Tyler goes in for a kiss just to be absolutely ***curved*** by Backup, #factsoverfeelings #liberalwrekt.

Tyler starts asking if the timer is gonna matter, and is worried that Backup isn't having a good time, to which Backup lies and tells Tyler that he's "having a great time." As the sun starts to set, and Backup continues avoiding questions, everyone finds themselves in proximity of the bakery. Matt mentions another horse, which was a mistake because Cobalt came to murder that one, too. Backup and Tyler discuss "the first thing they ever did together," which is in reference to the TPI Partnership.

The sun has now set and Tyler invites Backup to come sit outside of the bakery at one of the tables for 2. Backup is weary about this but obliges. The "romantic jazz" resumes as Matt creeps around the corner.

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Now, let it be noted that Backup never goes anywhere without a totem in his off hand, and if you know him it's obvious that his armor was in his hotbar, so despite being warned not to do it, the Assassination Attempt is still underway. The "excuse" is that there was a phantom, which there was, but it was not in proximity until after shots were fired [see gallery]. This does not excuse that Backup almost died, however.

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The timer goes off, and Tyler confesses his love to Backup, which is promptly given a "Thanks, I don't feel the same." An arrow is fired, Backup is launched, and you can see the totem particles around him. 2 more arrows are fired, but by then Backup has already put on half of his armor and it's officially revealed that he had been in 3rd person, armor at the ready, the entire date. Matt is quickly slaughtered, and the date is over.

#### The "Love Triangle" Summary

As aforementioned, during the events of the date, a canonical "love triangle" was formed between Tyler, Backup, and Cobalt. Tyler with feelings for Backup, Backup being "hella sus" to Cobalt, and Cobalt just being there. As of January 19, 2021, Backup and Cobalt are together and everyone hates when Cobalt jokes about the triangle.

Backup about to refuse to hold handsAll 20 magnificent blocks of KFCCobalt in hot pursuit of horse number 1Proof of Backup's wife beating tendencies"Cobalt's house is not romantic, it has cats in it""This could be us, Backup."Backup hiding behind Cobalt like a babyAssassination Part 1You see?? The phantom wasn't there until after shots were fired!!!!!

1. ↑ https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/767915558439878697/784108357367496714/20201203\_111801.png?width=1074&height=676
2. ↑ Assassination Attempts Against Backup
3. ↑ Mysterious Mugging Incident
4. ↑ TPI Industries