One of the earliest relationship-defining moments in Dispatch happens during Episode 1, and it catches you completely off guard. After a surprisingly intimate evening with Blonde Blazer—bar hopping, deep conversations, and eventually finding yourselves on a billboard platform overlooking the city—Robert Robertson faces a choice: kiss Blazer or let the romantic moment pass.
It’s the kind of decision that feels weighty in the moment. You’ve just met this person, technically your boss-to-be, and here you are contemplating a kiss on what’s essentially a very weird job interview. So what should you do? Does kissing Blazer lock you into a romance path, or does passing on the moment close doors forever?
Let’s break down both options and what they mean for your playthrough.
The Setup: How You Get to This Moment
Before we dive into the choice itself, here’s how you end up in this situation. During Episode 1 (Pivot), Robert meets Blonde Blazer for the first time, and what starts as a casual encounter quickly turns into an extended evening together. They hit up a bar, share stories, and eventually end up on a billboard platform having one of those surprisingly deep conversations that only seem to happen in narrative-driven games.
The conversation touches on some personal territory:
- Robert’s family traditions and background
- Mecha Man’s complicated past
- The weight of being a former superhero
- What it means to start over
It’s genuinely a well-written scene, and by the time the kiss option appears, you might actually feel conflicted about what to do. The game presents it as a genuine character moment rather than a simple “press X for romance” prompt. For the full context of this scene and all other Episode 1 decisions, check out our complete Episode 1 walkthrough.
Option 1: Kiss Blonde Blazer
If you decide to go for it and kiss Blazer, here’s what happens: she gently pulls back and apologizes.
Blazer tells Robert that she’s sorry if she gave off the wrong impression during their evening together. She acknowledges that the entire night has been unprofessional from her perspective, and romance wasn’t her intention when she invited him out. It’s a surprisingly mature and realistic response—no dramatic rejection, no awkward anger, just a straightforward “I didn’t mean for this to happen” conversation.
The tone shifts slightly, and Blazer clarifies why she actually wanted to meet with Robert: she has a job opportunity for him. She wants him to join her team of heroes at SDN and, crucially, help him get the Mech suit back. So the romantic moment transforms back into a professional one pretty quickly.
Does This Ruin Your Chances?
Here’s the important part: no, kissing Blazer doesn’t torpedo your romance options. While she doesn’t reciprocate in this specific moment, the relationship isn’t damaged. In fact, Blazer handles it with enough grace that things don’t become weird between you two. The kiss gets referenced occasionally in future episodes (usually in passing or during character banter), but it doesn’t create lasting tension or close off romantic possibilities down the line.
Option 2: Let the Moment Pass
If you choose to let the moment pass without kissing Blazer, the conversation continues more smoothly. There’s no awkward rejection because there’s no advance to reject. Instead, Blazer transitions naturally into explaining why she reached out to Robert in the first place.
She reveals that she came to talk to him with a specific purpose in mind: offering him a position with her superhero team and helping him reclaim his identity as Mecha Man. It’s essentially the same information you get if you attempt the kiss, just delivered without the brief awkwardness of the rejection.
Is This the “Safer” Option?
In terms of immediate comfort, yes. You avoid the mildly uncomfortable moment of being turned down, and the scene flows more naturally into the job offer discussion. But here’s the thing: it doesn’t give you a relationship advantage either. Blazer still sees this as a professional meeting, and your romantic opportunities with her remain exactly the same as if you’d attempted the kiss.
Some players prefer this option because it feels more appropriate given the circumstances—you literally just met this person, and she’s potentially going to be your supervisor. Others feel like it’s the more cautious, “playing it safe” choice that fits Robert’s character better.
The Real Question: Does This Choice Actually Matter?
Here’s the truth that the game doesn’t explicitly tell you: this early kiss decision has minimal long-term impact on your relationship with Blonde Blazer.
Whether you kiss her or not, you’ll have multiple opportunities in later episodes to pursue (or not pursue) a romantic relationship with her. The game’s romance system is more about cumulative choices across all episodes rather than being determined by a single early decision. Think of it less like a binary “romance unlocked/locked” system and more like building a relationship gradually through multiple interactions.
Future episodes offer more meaningful romance choices that will actually shape the trajectory of Robert and Blazer’s relationship. This Episode 1 moment is more about establishing character dynamics and giving you a taste of the choice-driven narrative than permanently defining your romantic path.
When the Kiss Gets Referenced Later
The kiss does come up in future episodes if you attempt it. These are usually brief, character-building moments:
- Blazer might make a passing comment about the “billboard incident”
- Robert can reference the awkwardness in internal monologue
- Other characters might tease you about it if they somehow find out
These references add flavor to the narrative and make the world feel more reactive to your choices, but they don’t fundamentally alter story beats or lock you out of relationship options. It’s the kind of subtle continuity that makes Dispatch feel like your choices matter without creating massive branching paths that would be impossible to maintain across six episodes.
My Take: What Should You Choose?
If you want my honest opinion? Choose whatever feels right for your version of Robert.
Are you playing him as someone who goes for what he wants, even if it’s risky? Kiss Blazer. The rejection is handled maturely, and it adds an interesting layer to their early relationship. It’s a very human moment—shooting your shot and missing, but not in a catastrophic way.
Playing Robert as more cautious and professional? Let the moment pass. It keeps things appropriate given that you’ve known her for all of three hours, and it doesn’t cost you anything in terms of future romance opportunities.
The beauty of Dispatch is that these choices are about character expression rather than optimization. You’re not trying to find the “correct” answer that unlocks the best ending. You’re defining who Robert is through your decisions. Some players will naturally lean toward the kiss because that’s how they interpret the character; others will avoid it for the same reason.
For what it’s worth, both options are valid, and the game respects either choice without punishing you for it.
Romance Choices in Later Episodes
While the Episode 1 kiss is relatively low-stakes, later episodes offer more substantial relationship decisions that will have bigger impacts on Robert and Blazer’s dynamic. Without spoiling too much, you’ll face choices about:
- How much to involve Blazer in personal matters
- Whether to prioritize your relationship with her over team dynamics
- How honest to be about your feelings and past
These decisions carry more weight than the billboard kiss, so don’t stress too much about Episode 1. Consider it a warmup for the relationship choices ahead. For guidance on other critical story choices, check out our father dialogue choices guide.
Additional Resources for Episode 1
If you’re looking for more help with Dispatch Episode 1 decisions, here are some useful resources:
- Complete Episode 1 Walkthrough – All major choices and their outcomes
- All Trophies & Achievements Guide – Complete achievement hunting guide across all episodes
- Episode Release Schedule – When to expect new episodes
- Voice Actors Guide – Learn about the talented cast behind the characters
You can also grab Dispatch on PlayStation or Steam if you haven’t started your journey yet.
Final Thoughts: Romance in Superhero Dispatching
What I appreciate about this choice is how it subverts expectations. In many games, the early romance option either locks you into a relationship path or permanently closes that door. Dispatch treats it more realistically—an awkward moment that doesn’t define an entire relationship, just like in real life.
The fact that Blazer handles the rejection gracefully and Robert can move past it without making things weird says a lot about the game’s approach to character relationships. Dispatch isn’t interested in gamifying romance with point systems and optimization strategies. It’s about building believable relationships through multiple interactions over time.
So go ahead—kiss Blazer, or don’t. Either way, you’ll be fine. The real relationship-building happens in the episodes to come, where your choices carry more narrative weight and reveal more about both characters. This billboard moment is just the beginning.
What did you choose in your playthrough? I’m genuinely curious how this one splits the playerbase. Drop a comment if you want to share your reasoning—no judgment either way!
