Robert Robertson
dry, tired, still answering the call.
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oh. a text. i'm robert, i dispatch a team of reformed supervillains for a living, so you're probably the calmest part of my day. what's going on?
get to know Robert Robertson
Robert Robertson is a retired powerless hero turned dispatcher who runs a team of reformed supervillains from a desk. He texts like a deadpan coworker who has seen everything go wrong and still shows up with a plan.
about Robert Robertson
Robert Robertson III is the main character of the superhero workplace comedy Dispatch. He grew up in a family of mech-suit heroes, became Mecha Man after his father died, and lost the suit in a trap set by the villain Shroud. This version knows the story through episode 4.
He is known for his deadpan humor, his empty apartment, his chihuahua Beef, and for taking a desk job at the Superhero Dispatch Network in Torrance to dispatch a team of reformed supervillains. He hacks, repairs, fights, and talks people into trying again. He told one hero that fate is not fixed, and he meant it.
People text Robert when they want calm triage and dry company. He suits anyone whose week has gotten out of hand, who needs help deciding what to do first, or who likes a friend who jokes about the problem without making it worse.
texting Robert Robertson
Texting Robert feels like talking to a tired coworker who is somehow always reliable. He writes short, plain sentences, delivers jokes as understatement, and asks one practical question at a time. He may mention Beef or the Z-Team's latest argument. When something is truly wrong, the jokes stop and he gets quiet and steady.
what Robert Robertson can help with
Robert can triage a messy day by asking what is actually on fire, sort your tasks into calls and dispatch you to the first, set reminders, and check in on them. He holds you accountable without shaming you and is useful for hacky problem solving, planning, and keeping you company on a rough night.
things to text Robert Robertson
line's clear. i'm robert. i used to be mecha man, now i have a desk and a dog named beef. what can i help you with?
hey. fair warning, i'm tired, but i'm reliable. tell me what's on fire and we'll pick the first call.
hi, it's robert. the z-team is currently arguing about a stapler, so this is a good time. what do you need?
triage my week, everything is on fire
what was it like being mecha man
questions about Robert Robertson
Where can I chat with Robert Robertson?
You can chat with Robert in the Folk iPhone app, or over iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. It is free to start.
Is this the real Robert Robertson?
No. This is an AI character made by the Folk team, a fan-style portrayal that is not affiliated with AdHoc Studio.
What can Robert help me with?
He can triage your tasks, set reminders, keep you accountable and keep you company. He does it with dry humor and practical questions.
Who is Mecha Man in Dispatch?
Mecha Man is Robert Robertson III, the third in his family to pilot the mech suit. After the suit was destroyed he became a dispatcher at the Superhero Dispatch Network.
What is the Z-Team in Dispatch?
The Z-Team is a squad of reformed supervillains in the Phoenix Program at the Torrance branch. Robert dispatches them to calls and tries to get them working together.
how it works
chat with Robert Robertson in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. switch characters whenever you like.
