Continuation of the tanks home thing… asking reader back and saying the tanks are their home.. waa
sfw / x reader / tank hcs (not including new heroes after hazard) this was so fun to write & it's under the cut - enjoy!
Hana would be touched deep down - she'd laugh it off, tease you about it, tell you to stop being so sappy, but you can see how much it means to her. Her bright red cheeks, her gaze adverted, her words stuttering; they all tell you exactly how much she appreciates it. She might ask you something like 'seriously though, what does home mean to you?' to see if you're just saying it to be soft and romantic with her. But when you double down on the answer, she'll crumble and find herself speechless as you explain exactly why you feel at home with her.
Akande wouldn't take your reply seriously at first either - he's just said that anyone who needs to rely on a 'home' is weak, and he doesn't want to imagine you weak as well. He'll try to argue with you about it, telling you that you're strong enough on your own without needing him to be your 'home', not really understanding what you mean at first. But after you explain that it's not about an actual home or feeling safe somewhere, but about being able to truly be yourself with him, being able to let go of your stress with him, and being able to just be with him, it clicks in his mind. He's stubborn, refusing to acknowledge it verbally beyond a grunt, or a 'i understand, then' statement. Inside, though, he's racking his brain about what this means for him now that you've opened his eyes more, and you can see it by his serious expression, the crossed arms and the way he avoids looking directly at you whilst remaining silent.
Findlay would try and laugh your comment off at first, thinking you're trying to make a fool of him. He would never anticipate that you'd wholeheartedly feel at home with him. He teases you in response, continuing to pull your leg to the point where it feels almost hurtful. But you know him well enough to know he doesn't mean it like that. When he sees your scowl, he realises how serious you are and it touches his heart. Findlay would think back to how he felt when first meeting the phreaks - how easily he felt at home with them. It makes him feel as though he's come full circle and that the warmth he received from Rosie and the others has been passed onto another lonely soul, once walking the Earth without a place to call theirs. Findlay wouldn't let you live it down though, sharing your moment of vulnerability with Rosie to get her to join in with the teasing.
Odessa is silent after your response. Her brain simply can't process what you've just said. How could she be your home? She would overwhelm you with questions, trying to understand the true extent of your comment. Was it just to flirt with her? Are you purposely trying to make the queen fall for you more? Where would your actual home be (as if that would prompt a different response from you)? It'll stay on her mind for some time, and you'll probably never know how she truly feels about you finding her presence and company homely. But, at least you know it's positive by the way her lip curls when you catch her contemplating your words later on.
Ramattra doesn't believe you. Point blank. He refuses to believe a human would find home within his company. It makes him rethink his own answer, as if you asked it the wrong way the first time. He accepts it of course, muttering under his breath something along the lines of 'that will probably change in the future'. He never gives you context for this, but you know it's probably his anxieties around your relationship and if you'll suddenly stop loving him for being an omnic. Ramattra's actions will start to become more comforting, too, as though he's trying to make sure that the feeling of home you have with him never fades or leaves.
Reinhardt is thrilled beyond belief. His cheeks would be bright red, with his grin stretched from ear to ear. He would pull you into an embrace, showering you with kisses along your cheeks, down your neck, all whilst practically shouting how sweet you are to him. He would try to get you to answer differently too, to match his own answer, but you never do just to cherish his reaction while it's still here. He'll never forget your confession either, reminding you of how 'your home' will be returning soon when he's away on a mission with Overwatch (all in jest, of course).
Mako would grunt and say 'thanks'. He doesn't know how to verbalise the thoughts he has regarding your comment right now, and you'll never know when he will. He'll be stuck trying to rack his mind on why you'd answer like that. But, he wants to be your home, and loves how your confession made him feel towards you. He would just be too scared to ask more questions as though you'd change your mind with a 'just kidding' and answer with a real place or time in your life. In the future, he'll continue to hold you tightly when you're cuddling, and you'll feel him subconsciously squeeze just a little tighter as he thinks back to what you said. That will be your sign that he truly, wholeheartedly appreciate it.
Siebren is a romantic at heart. Your reply brings him back to reality for a moment, making him remember all of the times you've shown you're comfortable and feel safe with him. He's bright red in the cheeks, but still meeting your gaze as he compliments you on your kindness. Siebren can't help but to feel thankful for you at the same time. Your confession makes him realise that someone, even just one person, feels safe around him despite his condition. That is enough to make him want to keep you by his side, safe and settled within his presence until the universe collapses upon itself.
Aleksandra wants to shower you with love after you confess this. Instead she is left speechless. You've somehow, in some way, made the strongest woman alive with boundless amounts of confidence speechless. Her cheeks are red, with her eyes adverted and her throat tight. She doesn't know what to do with this information, and you can tell by her choked, broken sentances. You can't help but giggle as you ask her if she's okay, and it only makes her worse. Her composure is broken for some time, until she's finally calm enough to reply 'you need to stop being sweet to me, otherwise you'll be the death of me'.