Asked :

The correct answer is “asked”.

To ask is to put a question to someone. It can also mean to make a request or demand.

To order is to give someone a command or instruction.

To ignore is to pay no attention to someone or something.

To request is to ask for something politely.

To direct is to give someone instructions on how to do something.

To refuse is to say no to something.

In the context of the question, the correct answer is “asked” because the person is asking for something. They are not ordering, ignoring, requesting, directing, or refusing anything.