Skyfire
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Post by Skyfire on Jul 23, 2011 16:29:56 GMT -5
Skyfire looks somewhat puzzled at Skyblast's explanation. "I don't think it works that way for me," he said hesitantly.
The discussion of dating for prizes, or winning prizes by dating, or whatever is.. somewhat confusing. For some reason, Skyfire can figure out aliens better than his own kind, though he's still a bit weak on diplomatic skills. He sighs and picks up another cube to sip from. Perhaps he'll just observe.
Skippable.
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Post by Mirage on Jul 24, 2011 0:16:43 GMT -5
Skyblast can probably hear Mirage's mental shrug, //Undoubtedly. Just because Prime is a top rank for them doesn't mean a Prime must be a top. To each his own.//
At Override's demand about prizes, Mirage strikes a deliberately sexy pout, gives an exaggerated sigh and say, "What am I, merely trade goods now? Oh, how low have I fallen."
His optics are twinkling a bit even as he complains, though, and finally he drops all pretense at hurt and laughs.
"Now I'm torn as to which racer I should bet upon."
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Optimus Prime
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Post by Optimus Prime on Jul 25, 2011 17:07:04 GMT -5
Optimus allows Elita-1 to put her arm around him, and attempts to briefly put his arm around her as well.
"I don't think racing through the halls is a very good idea," he opines, wet blanket that he is. Now that he's on record as objecting, they're probably going to go ahead and do it anyway. Just don't come crying to Optimus when they all end up as spiders somehow.
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Post by Jetfire (Ani) on Jul 27, 2011 10:15:15 GMT -5
"Me?" Jetfire says, pointing at himself and looking surprised. If Skyblast was Jetstorm he'd be on that invitation in a second and making progressively more ridiculous boasts. But Skyblast is super-amazing at flying and Override is an awesome professional racer! ...Which isn't going to stop him from racing because he's no scaredy-jet! He grins. "Is sounding like much fun!"
He looks a bit dubious when Override asks him what he wants if he wins. Everyone is asking for dates! Skyblast wants a date with Override, Override wants a date with Mirage... He gives a confused little frown. "Am I supposing to ask for date with Skyblast?"
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Nimbus Tsura
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Post by Nimbus Tsura on Jul 27, 2011 21:42:57 GMT -5
"Aww, jealous I didn't ask for your hand, sweetie?" Skyblast drawls, when Elita-1 has her little apoplectic fit.
But then it is Skyblast's turn to have a fit, as he sputters, "I don't own Mirage! I can't wager a date with him!" When Mirage comments that he doesn't know who to cheer for now, Skyblast smacks the back of his hand to his forehead and moans, "Override, that's low, swaying the audience like that!"
He bounces over to Optimus and tires to poke him in the forearm, insisting, "Oh, but I was just going to ask you if you wanted to compete! Show off for your little lady and all. Though maybe she prefers the... hmmm... docile type, eh?"
Finishing Skyblast's little hyper-active jag, there's... bzuh? That is both very sweet and very misguided! Skyblast slides over to Jetfire and laughs a little, not unkindly, explaining, "If that's what you'd really like, I'd be happy to have that put on the table! I'd be sure to show you an excellent time - if you won." He'd find something nice and innocuous to do with the kid. "But you could just as soon ask for a shift swap or the like."
Didn't Override suggest something? Oh, right. "...yeah, I think we all ought to have a cube before the race."
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Override
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The Chancellor, Her Noble Potency, Empress Override. The Glorious Victor over Everyone Else On the Track
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Post by Override on Jul 28, 2011 21:34:40 GMT -5
OOC: Skipping Elita due to time out.
Override grins when, after Mirage's mock protest, he goes along with her 'terms.' At Optimus's protest, that grin widens and she attempts to give Optimus a light, playful punch on the shoulder. "Don't worry! Everything's under control. Just a bit of fun! It's not a party until there's a race, after all!"
However, at Skyblast's suggestion that Optimus race, she bursts out laughing. "Him? A firetruck?" she cackles gleefully. She waves her hand dismissively. "Heck, my own reality's Optimus didn't even manage to finish his only race against me! He don't have a chance!" She shrugs, though, and grins again at the Prime. "You're welcome to try, though!"
Finally, she turns towards Jetfire and shrugs. "Sure, you can ask for that. Or, you know, what Skyblast says about the duty shifts."
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Post by Elita-1 on Jul 29, 2011 9:53:38 GMT -5
Elita-1 sputters some as the conversation continues along this very inappropriate vein, and then Skyblast makes his even more inappropriate comment toward her.
"You," she says, voice frosty, "Are not my type. I prefer not having to get on my knees to look a date in the optics."
She is getting most put out. This is her party. She planned it, and now it's going all over the place. Elita-1 is, if anything, a bit of a control freak.
"Now you hold on a minute!" she says, turning on Override, "It isn't all about being the fastest model. You act like he shouldn't even bother! Optimus can handle himself you as well in a race as anyone. Can't you Optimus?" She looks up at her date and continues, "You'll show them, won't you?"
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Post by Mirage on Jul 30, 2011 9:57:01 GMT -5
Mirage tries to run his hand soothingly up and down Skyblast's back as the jet protests that Mirage isn't his property. //It's all right, love. I really don't mind,// he says, //In truth, it isn't the first time I've been a prize in a wager. Though in that case it was more that two lovelies were both wishing for my company and... well...nevermind.// Totally not an appropriate anecdote to share with one's current lover.
He stiffens next to Skyblast and fixes Elita-1 with a very cool look of his own. His voice drips with disdain, "If it's merely size that matters to you, then you are even more a child than you appear."
"But here-." Mirage breaks off, expression and posture relaxing once more, "If you're all determined to race about overcharged, at least drink something of good quality. I'll set up the drinks." After all, Mirage still has those bottles of Perceptor's best. It's a pretty stout blend, but hopefully not too stout for the younger attendees.
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Optimus Prime
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Post by Optimus Prime on Jul 30, 2011 19:48:28 GMT -5
Optimus gives Override A Look. Thanks Override. Now Optimus has to either find a way to extricate himself from this race business gracefully or lose face in front of Elita-1.
"Er, I suppose control in the turns and such helps too, but I don't think I'd really stand a chance against Override or Mirage. They're smaller, faster, and more maneuverable." He might add something about how neither of them has ever defeated Megatron, but he isn't sure Override hasn't.
"Drinks sound like a good idea, Mirage," Optimus says, nodding at the spy. He gives Elita-1 a reassuring squeeze on her shoulder. C'mon Elita, don't rise to the bait.
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Post by Jetfire (Ani) on Aug 2, 2011 10:38:23 GMT -5
"Oh!" Jetfire decides to ignore the bit of cattiness going around in favor of thinking about what he would want for a prize. When things seem defused for a moment as Mirage offers drinks, he says, "Skyblast, if I am winning, could you maybe to show me some of your fancy flying moves?" He looks both excited, hopeful, and slightly bashful as he asks.
He watches Mirage curiously as he sets about preparing drinks. "I am never having this overcharge before."
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Nimbus Tsura
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Post by Nimbus Tsura on Aug 6, 2011 21:44:32 GMT -5
"No, of course not!" Skyblast says cheerily, when Elita-1 asserts that he's not her type. He winks and continues, "You prefer your date to be the one on his knees. But oh, you're missing out on all the things I'm exactly the right height for." The girl, however, plays right into Skyblast's hands, egging Optimus on.
He is vaguely disappointed not to hear the end of Mirage's story. Skyblast reaches for a drink from Mirage and will knock it back in one go if it is given.
Optimus is such a wet blanket. How'd he ever bag a looker like Elita-1, anyway?
Skyblast feels a little pity for Jetfire - never been overcharged before? What kind of dull, sterile life has the boy led? If he's old enough to fight and die, surely he's old enough to drink! He smiles and says, "Sure, I can give you a showing if you win. Anything you'd like."
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Override
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Post by Override on Aug 7, 2011 11:58:56 GMT -5
Override has totally defeated Megatron. But it was in a race.
(He raced better than Optimus, actually.)
Override just stands there and smirks as Elita yells at her. Then she snorts. "Kid. You don't have to tell me what racing is about. I know what racing is about." She shrugs. "If he wants in, he can have in, but he doesn't seem to want in, anyway." She pops an energon goodie into her mouth, then accepts the energon Mirage brings her. "No shame in knowing your limits!"
But then Skyblast starts on his cube. "Hey!" she exclaims, pointing towards tiny flier. "You don't start the drink now, it's part of the race! Race starts, we drink, then roll." She pauses and looks between Skyblast and Jetfire. "Or fly. Anyway, you're just going to have to get another drink," she waves a hand absently.
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Post by Elita-1 on Aug 7, 2011 12:40:53 GMT -5
"Oooooo, you-" Elita starts at Skyblast and Mirage both, stamping one foot in frustration before turning away from the group and not-quite stalking back to the stereo equivalent. She's young, she often has poor judgment, but she's mature enough to know when she's outclassed in the snippy snark department. Continuing the argument now will gain her nothing. She shuffles through the music again and starts putting together a playlist. She also makes some adjustments to the stereo feed, so that when the group is racing, the music will pipe into the halls. If there's going to be a race through the halls, it should have an appropriate sound track. If other people wandering the halls don't like it, they can file a formal complaint. Elita had set the music library to search for racing/driving songs, picking and choosing based on lyrics and beat. The first song starts to play as the drinks are passed out. That song is Cake's Going the Distance. Title is a youtube link, if you're unfamiliar. Patching the stereo through the PA ok'd by admin.
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Post by Mirage on Aug 8, 2011 9:41:06 GMT -5
As Elita-1 storms off, Mirage hides his smirk behind taking a sip of his drink. For this race, he's a prize, not a participant, so he can take his time.
Everyone should have a nice stout drink in their hands now. Well, everyone but Skyblast, who downs his drink as soon as it's handed out.
At Override's protest, Mirage reaches over to refresh Skyblast's drink. Mirage gives the bottle a longing look; there's enough left to toast the winner, perhaps, if everyone is good with a mere taste at the end. Time to go sweet talk Perceptor for a refill.
"Now, about the course. As I recall, if you follow the left fork and maintain left turns as you go along, you will eventually find your way back here. Also, that route would include some wicked curves, as well as some narrowing of the corridor to deal with."
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Optimus Prime
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Post by Optimus Prime on Aug 8, 2011 17:58:16 GMT -5
Optimus Prime narrows his optics, angry, at Skyblast and Mirage as Elita-1 stalks away. Congratulations Experienced Fighter Guy and Socialite Superspy, you've manage to upset The Young Cadet. Optimus isn't going to say anything about it now, though. He's going to bottle his feelings up inside and release them later at an inappropriate time, like when the Decepticons are attacking and the slag is hitting the fan.
"Getting overcharged isn't all it's cracked up to be, though if you do it responsibly, it can be okay. Just don't go overfilling your tanks the day before a mission," he warns Jetfire. Someone around here has to pretend to be a grown-up.
He picks up a drink off the table, turning to follow Elita-1 and offer it to her.
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