btw corvik DOES engage in a lot of wholesome non-sexual fanservice too!!! part of the reason he starts off so strong and closely watching body language is to gauge if they're into him like that or if they just want some friendly company or excited to meet The Hero™
(it's just unfortunate that i have a massive crush on corvik so i have personal bias to talk abt the dating side more akdjfgkdjfgkdf) but he DOES have a lot of sweet moments and is often joking around to lighten the mood without any intentions or meaning behind it
i mentioned this in the last long ramble, but that's why he sidesteps, lies and hastily switches the topics of dating or mentions of sex in group settings, like. he doesn't just randomly hit on EVERYONE, he's Very Calculated to sus out the vibes and picks up on glances
yet another reason why the flirting with drifter is both uncharacteristic and awkward, bc he's not thinking straight (heh) and doesn't know how to approach/handle actually making the first move without there being some HINT first or invitation that they're interested in him (it's why he puts SO MUCH effort into his appearance and looking his best, bc the moment that he catches someone actively checking him out or starting to blush, that's when he cranks up the rizz factor and starts actually flirting with them)
and i mentioned before like. he's so used to dating fans,,,,,,,,,,,,, ppl who are ALREADY head over heels for him that he could make them instantly swoon and hanging on his EVERY word, so when he (very awkwardly!!) pulls those Same Lines on drifter but it doesn't get the same reaction, he CRUMBLES
"sooooo, drifter... you uh, got any plans for tonight?" "eh probably tinkering with the gambit tech" (already thrown a curveball bc he's never gotten that before) "oh! nice, that's sO COol! *voice cracks and coughs* then, if you're free... could i... i mean-- do you Mind if i, y'know, maybe... Join You...?" *biggest saddest puppydog eyes*
*drifter trying to not Visibly Wince at that terrible delivery and questions how This Guy got any dates* "uh... sure?? you could fetch more parts for me" "oh, i was thinking more like... nevermind-- i'll be your Parts Guy, you just, reach out to ME whenever you need parts!!"
fast forward to corvik handing the gear to him while working and mutters under his breath "you're so hot" "what'd you say???" "UH, i said You Must Be Hot-- i'll grab you a cool towel and some water!!!" but corvik leaves and doesn't return until at least a week adkjfghkdjgkdf
(also note that usually corvik gives intimate bedroom eyes along with his lines being delivered with confidence bc he's in control, whereas with drifter it's instead desperate pleading and very hesitant)