Nimbus Tsura
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Post by Nimbus Tsura on Aug 30, 2009 17:56:44 GMT -5
Spin off from Bartenders and Guinea Pigs
Skyblast is just a hair slow in looking over at Tracks. Why should he hurry to address someone who forgot someone so fabulous as Skyblast? Smirking slightly, he asks, "Oh, really?"
When, he smoothly turns his attention back to Skid-Z and replies, "I'm not trained in formal calligraphy, if that's what you're asking? Though I can do skywriting..."
Hmm. That's not Skid-Z's usual colour scheme, and doesn't he usually have some racing tampos? Hmm...
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Skid-Z
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Post by Skid-Z on Sept 2, 2009 10:01:45 GMT -5
Skid-Z smiles, "Sort of. I'm looking for someone to assist me in redoing my chassis coloration and apply certain markings. Bit difficult to do by myself, you see, so I'm looking for a semi- if not professional painter". Not that it's rocket science, but even if the racer's flexible enough to let a stranger touch his coating, he'd like to have some trust in who it is.
"I figured that you might be one of the best options around here.....unless I was mistaken by your reputation?" Skid-Z grins, "I'm looking for a painter, thus turn to the artists first!"
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Post by Nimbus Tsura on Sept 5, 2009 21:00:48 GMT -5
Skyblast's expression turns frosty. Oh yes, Skyblast has done normal painting; he's painted symbols on Skyfire and Scrapper. Skyblast just doesn't want to be taken for granted.
He finally admits, "Yes. You've come to the right Autobot. Shall I get the paints now?"
Painting someone in the middle of a party. Sounds fun!
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Skid-Z
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Post by Skid-Z on Sept 10, 2009 5:03:09 GMT -5
Skid-Z stares a bit at the unexpected suggestion, Right here, Right now? Wait wait wait, hello, Skyblast accepts! Who is the racer to even doubt about when and where? "Awesome! I-I mean, it's an honor!" He bows japanese-style, grinning brightly, "Thank you very much, Skyblast, just let me know how I can repay you?"
The racer then finishes his drink, reaching for his trusty semi-pda-datapad, looking for something specific. Next, it holographs his specific cartype with a concept paintscheme. "I was thinking for something like this...." Skyblast would be seeing an indycar with a dominant black underline (conveniently in line with Skid-Z current color), a broad white line running from the nose, over the topside, to the back and magenta lines adorned with flowing skidmark tiretracks on the chassis between the tires.
The autobot symbol is located on the nose between the front tires, several both human and cybertronian 'sponsor' stamps are positioned on the tail, wings and sides. "Do you have any suggestions? Did I go wrong?" He inquires. Skyblast is seeing what the racer came up with, which doesn't mean he can't pitch in his own creativity.
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Post by Nimbus Tsura on Sept 11, 2009 19:50:52 GMT -5
At least Skid-Z seems suitably grateful. Skyblast seems mildly mollified.
He looks over the design and comments, "Hmm, black? Doesn't that make you into the evil version of you?"
Didn't Rodimus Prime tell them to watch out for black repaints?
He looks Skid-Z over and suggests, "What about... midnight blue? I don't think blue's evil yet."
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Skid-Z
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Post by Skid-Z on Sept 12, 2009 11:12:17 GMT -5
"The evil version of myself? Is that even possible?" The bot frowns, looking over his suggestion once more, "True, black indy cars are of very recent, but that doesn't make them... oh!.... my reality had a black Optimus Prime with the Decepticons, didn't they...." Skid-Z scowls. "Isn't that a bit.... skewed, to count black bots to be instant evil?" He brightens up, nodding in the direction of the razorblade Jetfire, "What about him? That guy is pretty black after all..." If Rodimus told them to look out for dark repaints, good chance Skid-Z didn't hear about it.
"Midnight blue?" another frown "Hmm, nah-uh, there's a Mirage back home with the same tech and vehicle form, while it would be fun to swap appearances, I won't wear blue without a seriously good reason: there's an abundance of it on transformers, and thanks to my functional design I only have my colours to set me apart." Up to a certain degree, it matters for him. Tapping his lower arm, Skid-Z smiles, "Teal however, is another thing! A cool, comforting, calming color, mixed from all the good Green and Blue stand for. I was thinking that black would bring out the two vibrant hues better than white... but if you insist on mixing a color through it, perhaps dark teal would be sufficient?"
"I... also thought keeping the dark undercoat would be easier and less time consuming for you" He'd always try to take up as little of somebot's time, after all.
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Post by Nimbus Tsura on Sept 14, 2009 12:43:38 GMT -5
Skyblast points out, "A). Jetfire used to be a Decepticon. Seriously. Chairman of the board type stuff. B) He's not a black repaint! Who ever heard of a white Jetfire, anyway?"
Oh, Marvel comics. Skyblast never read them.
He sighs theatrically. "But fiiiine, I'll paint you black! Just don't blame me if you are seized by the overwhelming desire to murder people, okay?"
The idea of painting Skid-Z up to look like Mirage actually intrigues Skyblast, but he won't admit it.
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Skid-Z
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Post by Skid-Z on Sept 15, 2009 2:20:56 GMT -5
"Okay, alright! I can clearly see that the professional is unfavorable to black. Cool with that, you've convinced me, so do as you wish and replace the black back with white as it was before!" He laces in the sweetest smile, adding, "Y'know, other painters wouldn't have been so thoughtfull, you really are one of the best, aren't you?" He nods appreciatively, "Oh! Could I perhaps get you a drink? Heh! Don't worry, I'm not trying to pay you off with something as lame as that, but, it's polite..."
Along the line of their little chat, Skid-Z got the feeling that his 'trying to meet the painter halfway' is hardly getting recognition. Disappointing... but not a bother in the slightest.
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Post by Nimbus Tsura on Sept 19, 2009 23:08:55 GMT -5
Skyblast would hate to disappoint Skid-Z. He's just flighty and aloof, and he's not really reading this situation correctly.
"Hey, maybe black is back. We'll talk drinks later, hmm?"
And he pops off to gab some paints. He'll be back soon!
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Skid-Z
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Post by Skid-Z on Sept 20, 2009 10:00:17 GMT -5
"A-alright....!" Skid-Z watches Skyblast go, tilting his head only slightly. Did he just get a full green light? Cue million dollar grin!
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Post by Nimbus Tsura on Sept 26, 2009 12:33:48 GMT -5
In a short while (a suspiciously short while), Skyblast is back, laden with paints and various tools.
He looks about the party area, and he asks, "Hmm, I could have you lie down on a spare table, but you'd still be up too high, so what if I stood on a chair, hmm..."
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Skid-Z
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Post by Skid-Z on Sept 26, 2009 14:26:15 GMT -5
Having waited patiently, Skid-Z is very impressed at Skyblast's return, and gets up. "Wow, that was quick!" Suspicious? Why? Why should someone be suspicious of a flier being fast? Not to mention that Skyblast wouldn't be asked if he wasn't trusted.
"Depends on which form you want, I mean, vehicle mode is ground based anyways, so you should be able to make it just fine.... " Then he brightens, "Aren't you capable of staying airborn in one place?"
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Post by Nimbus Tsura on Sept 26, 2009 17:04:52 GMT -5
(Skyblast has a habit of going careening through the halls at break-neck speed. Someday, he'll break his neck.)
Skyblast shrugs one shoulder down and admits, "As a jet, yes. But I only have my paraffin as a jet, and ah, I somewhat doubt that you want to be doused in burned wax." No flying in robot mode.
He looks Skid-Z over (and he isn't shy to let his gaze linger), and he concludes, "We'll start with your vehicle mode, then. Good idea!"
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Skid-Z
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Post by Skid-Z on Sept 26, 2009 23:52:07 GMT -5
Er, no thanks? "hmm, I don't want to" Skid-Z decidedly points out. The bot's pretty used to people looking him over, even though it's usually in his vehicle form. It's normal, right?
Turning to get some open space, Skid-Z switches to his car mode. The chassis is lower than normal cars, so Skyblast should have no problems here.
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Post by Nimbus Tsura on Sept 27, 2009 15:38:29 GMT -5
Skyblast flashes what he intends to be a disarming grin at Skid-Z, and he assures, "Just kidding! I'd never douse someone in paraffin! Unless there were Decepticons or something."
Cleaning, then, black basecoat first. Skid-Z may already be black due to charring, but it's probably an uneven sort of black, and Skyblast suspects the cleaning will take some it off. And there has to be a cleaning, because the paint will go on unevenly and chip off easily otherwise.
So, along with the paints, there is a bucket of sudsy water to to get rid of any oils or other random stuff that may be stuck to Skid-Z. Skyblast cautions, "Not to say that I don't think you're clean - but you can pick up stuff even from just the air," and he reaches for a sponge of soapy water.
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