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[It is when he has no idea when to put that skill to use! ... except for this particular moment. He lets out some sort of an amused 'hmph' as he folds his arms together across his chest.]
Maybe not... But I do. [Wouldn't have weaved that flower crown for her if he had thought otherwise. Though... maybe it'd be more accurate to call her a flower knight? Ah well...
While Penny is still trying to get herself into that mindset, she is already a "real girl" in Soundwave's view- she has her own personality, emotions, likes, dislikes, and wants. Basically, her own sentience and free will. Those qualities are what makes someone "real" to him.]
Never. We don't have anything like this where I'm from. [He leans against the edge of the basket, peering over the evening sky.] It's been a while since I've gone up into the sky like this.
[For the sake of fun, he means.]
Maybe not... But I do. [Wouldn't have weaved that flower crown for her if he had thought otherwise. Though... maybe it'd be more accurate to call her a flower knight? Ah well...
While Penny is still trying to get herself into that mindset, she is already a "real girl" in Soundwave's view- she has her own personality, emotions, likes, dislikes, and wants. Basically, her own sentience and free will. Those qualities are what makes someone "real" to him.]
Never. We don't have anything like this where I'm from. [He leans against the edge of the basket, peering over the evening sky.] It's been a while since I've gone up into the sky like this.
[For the sake of fun, he means.]
[Her fingergun lights up his smile further. Man, he's always liked Penny – she goes along with all of his stupid things with just as much enthusiasm.]
That's what I'm talking about.
[Why is she so cool!!! He's already starting to lead her in the direction of the booth before he even finishes, which isn't very far. And as soon as they get there, he slams down ten sylvs on the counter for the attendant – it's enough to cover both of them. :)]
Alright, so see that hole in Elios' mouth? [He points across at the little Elios faces.] The objective of the game is to aim so that the water goes in there, and blows up the balloon on top. First one to pop it wins! So it's kinda like a race.
That's what I'm talking about.
[Why is she so cool!!! He's already starting to lead her in the direction of the booth before he even finishes, which isn't very far. And as soon as they get there, he slams down ten sylvs on the counter for the attendant – it's enough to cover both of them. :)]
Alright, so see that hole in Elios' mouth? [He points across at the little Elios faces.] The objective of the game is to aim so that the water goes in there, and blows up the balloon on top. First one to pop it wins! So it's kinda like a race.
That's very sweet of you to say.
[ she'd probably blush if she could, but she at least looks a bit sheepish! she's been complemented before by friends, but that's a new one. there isn't anything that people have said to her that have made her think that she isn't "real", but it's still something that she's working through. ]
Me too. I've been on an airship before, but those were highly reinforced... And it's been a long time since I've flown at all. [ it's hard to feign as human when you've got a built-in jetpack, after all. ] But this is much more open and free!
[ she'd probably blush if she could, but she at least looks a bit sheepish! she's been complemented before by friends, but that's a new one. there isn't anything that people have said to her that have made her think that she isn't "real", but it's still something that she's working through. ]
Me too. I've been on an airship before, but those were highly reinforced... And it's been a long time since I've flown at all. [ it's hard to feign as human when you've got a built-in jetpack, after all. ] But this is much more open and free!
[ wow!!! Penny has been called many things, but "cool" is usually not among them. she'll happily follow to where Sun is taking them, looking very excited when he slams down his money. ]
I see... So are we competing against each other?
I see... So are we competing against each other?
[Pointing out what he just said as sweet makes him look sheepish, too. He may not be able to blush, even in this form, but his eyes do leave behind small light trails when he moves his head. A sign of emotions for Cybertronians.]
It is peaceful and quiet as well. [Cold too, but there's no other place he would much rather be. He looks around the scenery, taking it all in.] ... I've never seen a view like this one before, not even back home.
[It's hard for him not to appreciate moments such as this, especially so when he's with a friend.]
It is peaceful and quiet as well. [Cold too, but there's no other place he would much rather be. He looks around the scenery, taking it all in.] ... I've never seen a view like this one before, not even back home.
[It's hard for him not to appreciate moments such as this, especially so when he's with a friend.]
Pretty sure we gotta compete against each other. No way I'm gonna shoot for your balloon!
[He says it with a wide toothy grin, and the booth attendant gestures to their respective stations next to each other where Sun settles into the seat provided. The setup is pretty standard: there's a little scope on top of the water gun for them to take aim, and a tiny little hole in the bird Arehtei's open mouth for them to shoot at.
As soon as Penny takes her spot next to him, the man begins his (very unenthusiastic) countdown, and a few passersby stop to watch.]
You ready to get your butt beat?
[He says it with a wide toothy grin, and the booth attendant gestures to their respective stations next to each other where Sun settles into the seat provided. The setup is pretty standard: there's a little scope on top of the water gun for them to take aim, and a tiny little hole in the bird Arehtei's open mouth for them to shoot at.
As soon as Penny takes her spot next to him, the man begins his (very unenthusiastic) countdown, and a few passersby stop to watch.]
You ready to get your butt beat?
[ Penny has no idea what that means! but it looks pretty cool, so she doesn't question it. ]
I'm glad that I'm still able to see these kinds of views.
[ she knows she won't be able to when she goes back to Remnant, so she's making sure to savour every moment here that she has. ]
I'm glad that I'm still able to see these kinds of views.
[ she knows she won't be able to when she goes back to Remnant, so she's making sure to savour every moment here that she has. ]
Hm. Drink it all in then. [He says with a faint smile on him. He then falls silent, savouring the moment with Penny. It continues to stay that way for a while more before he suddenly breaks the silence with a question.]
... Do you have any wishes to make for the new year, Penny?
[If he's not mistaken... making a wish is apparently a custom for the new year? He figured he should ask if she has any.]
... Do you have any wishes to make for the new year, Penny?
[If he's not mistaken... making a wish is apparently a custom for the new year? He figured he should ask if she has any.]
My butt will stay sufficiently in place. Yours will be doused in the water of my balloon explosion!
[ that might not make a lot of sense, but Penny is built for fighting, not for trash talk. if anything, she seems very ready to compete! her targeting parameters are adjusted, and she shoots Sun an excited grin. ]
[ that might not make a lot of sense, but Penny is built for fighting, not for trash talk. if anything, she seems very ready to compete! her targeting parameters are adjusted, and she shoots Sun an excited grin. ]
I want to make more friends, but I also want to spend more time with the ones I already have. I've learned so many things from the people that I've met here... and I want to keep on learning for as long as I can. That's my wish.
[ she's definitely not the same girl that wandered away from her handlers at the Vytal Festival. she's grown as much as an artificial being can, and has really begun to come into her own as a "person". ]
What about you, Soundwave?
[ she's definitely not the same girl that wandered away from her handlers at the Vytal Festival. she's grown as much as an artificial being can, and has really begun to come into her own as a "person". ]
What about you, Soundwave?
[That's a good wish. It's almost something he expected to hear from Penny even. As for his own? Soundwave pauses to think, small blue sparks appear around him, floating and drifting along.]
... Peace and equality. [For his home universe and his Decepticon kind especially. It's what he's fighting for his entire life, back home.] And... I wish to see my important people be happy. Be truly happy.
[He glances toward Penny after saying that, crimson eyes still glowing. It's obvious who he wishes to see happy the most here.]
... Peace and equality. [For his home universe and his Decepticon kind especially. It's what he's fighting for his entire life, back home.] And... I wish to see my important people be happy. Be truly happy.
[He glances toward Penny after saying that, crimson eyes still glowing. It's obvious who he wishes to see happy the most here.]
Yeah, it'll stay sufficiently in place until you're swimming in the explosion from my balloon!
[It's okay... Sun isn't the greatest at trash-talking either, nor does he have any targeting parameters to adjust. :(
There's a loud bell that rings once the timer finishes counting down, signalling the start of the game, and Sun immediately takes aim as best as he can and pulls the trigger, and the water shoots out with more pressure than he was expecting that the watergun jolts back a little and the scope pokes him in the eye!]
[It's okay... Sun isn't the greatest at trash-talking either, nor does he have any targeting parameters to adjust. :(
There's a loud bell that rings once the timer finishes counting down, signalling the start of the game, and Sun immediately takes aim as best as he can and pulls the trigger, and the water shoots out with more pressure than he was expecting that the watergun jolts back a little and the scope pokes him in the eye!]
That's a great wish! I think I'd like to edit mine to include that, too.
[ that is definitely not how wishes work, but she means well. after all, Soundwave is an important person to her. ]
Are you happy here?
[ that is definitely not how wishes work, but she means well. after all, Soundwave is an important person to her. ]
Are you happy here?
[He raises his brow up slightly at the question, but he then smiles warmly at her. Small blue sparks begin to appear and float around him as he steps closer to Penny, gently bumping his shoulder against hers.]
With my dear friend around, of course I am. [...] I'm glad we came here together.
With my dear friend around, of course I am. [...] I'm glad we came here together.
Oh! Why didn't you just say so?
[ it's a genuine question! if he called out to her by telepathy, she would have been at his side in a heartbeat. but that doesn't matter now that she's here, so she doesn't give it another thought. instead, she excitedly takes his hand! ]
It's time to start having fun! Let's go!
[ it's a genuine question! if he called out to her by telepathy, she would have been at his side in a heartbeat. but that doesn't matter now that she's here, so she doesn't give it another thought. instead, she excitedly takes his hand! ]
It's time to start having fun! Let's go!
[Reaching out to Penny via telepathy was an option he'd considered, but there's a chance of his hidden feelings being unintentionally transmitted through. He can't have her be aware of that yet. That, and he was mostly ruminating while waiting for her.
Despite reaching his hand out first, he sort of flinches when it comes in contact with Penny's excitable hand. But, in what might be a surprising turn of event, he'll be the one leading her onto the dance floor instead, very unlike all those times where she would usually do the leading whenever they're about to go have fun together.]
[Once they're at the dance floor, he turns back to her and reaches for her other hand. The song that begins to play is a classic waltz. Good, good.]
... I'm not a good dancer, Penny, but I've been practicing. I hope you could bear with me. [If she's terrible, too, then they can be terrible at it together!]
Despite reaching his hand out first, he sort of flinches when it comes in contact with Penny's excitable hand. But, in what might be a surprising turn of event, he'll be the one leading her onto the dance floor instead, very unlike all those times where she would usually do the leading whenever they're about to go have fun together.]
[Once they're at the dance floor, he turns back to her and reaches for her other hand. The song that begins to play is a classic waltz. Good, good.]
... I'm not a good dancer, Penny, but I've been practicing. I hope you could bear with me. [If she's terrible, too, then they can be terrible at it together!]
[ though she notices the flinch, she assumes that it's just Soundwave's general awkwardness when it comes to letting loose and having fun. as his friend, it's her duty to help him through it!
though she doesn't have the programming in her for dancing, she's observed enough to at least know how to position herself and do the steps. the movement is a bit... well, robotic, but functional. ]
That's alright. I trust you!
though she doesn't have the programming in her for dancing, she's observed enough to at least know how to position herself and do the steps. the movement is a bit... well, robotic, but functional. ]
That's alright. I trust you!
[Such a good girl, Penny. :) Alright, he's been practicing. Just like any challenge he's faced, he can handle this. But above all else, he wants Penny to have a good time with him... before revealing his feelings to her.]
I'll be sure to not step on your foot then.
[Said with a hint of humor. Getting into position himself, he settles his arm around Penny's waist and takes her hand in his before graciously leading her to the sway of the music. Though his movement isn't quite robotic, there's still a bit of awkwardness to it.]
Penny... I may not have been truthful regarding my not having fun tonight. I did have some fun before this. I danced with a lion.
[It was fun.]
I'll be sure to not step on your foot then.
[Said with a hint of humor. Getting into position himself, he settles his arm around Penny's waist and takes her hand in his before graciously leading her to the sway of the music. Though his movement isn't quite robotic, there's still a bit of awkwardness to it.]
Penny... I may not have been truthful regarding my not having fun tonight. I did have some fun before this. I danced with a lion.
[It was fun.]
[ at his quip, she gives him a little smirk. she knows that he'll be doing his best, and it isn't like she'll hold it against him if he steps on her foot. after all, it's made of steel! it's not like it'll hurt. ]
You did? That sounds amazing!
[ despite his fib, Penny doesn't seem to mind! she's much more interested in the fact that Soundwave did this at all, and she wants to learn more. ]
What was it like?
You did? That sounds amazing!
[ despite his fib, Penny doesn't seem to mind! she's much more interested in the fact that Soundwave did this at all, and she wants to learn more. ]
What was it like?
Enjoyable. Our dance was unfortunately cut short due to foibles on our parts... I suppose that's fine since we both weren't... adequate at dancing.
[He was going to say terrible, but that's a strong word to use. Actually-- he'd like Penny to know the full detail about that. It's a part of the night that was genuinely fun for him, after all. Time for a short, cute story! ... Or so he tries, he's never told a story before.]
I should mention that the lion was actually a human girl wearing a lion mask... a 12-year-old in human years, I believe. [Not an actual lion! That would be a weird experience instead.]
While I was waiting for you, a child came up to me timidly to ask for a dance. I wasn't sure how to process it at first, and so I asked if she was certain with me... a stranger. Her answer was nothing short of amusing- "It's okay. I'm a lion today."... Though I was confused by the answer, I decided to then humored the lion and accepted her request. [Thinking back to it, it's still amusing, and he can't help the soft smile from forming on his lips.]
I'll admit that her being a timid child may have influenced my willingness. Ah- and we both gave each other nicknames... I was "Ouji-sama", and she was "Little Lion-chan".
[Step-step-step-step. He pauses for a moment and cues Penny for a twirl.]
... However, what stood out to me about Little Lion was her reasoning for being a lion. She said that she's not a brave girl, and wanted to be braver for tonight... much like a lion would. Thus the importance of mentioning that she was one earlier. [...] We ended up nearly tripping ourselves after- She got excited when I commended her on her bravery for when she asked me for a dance.
[He was going to say terrible, but that's a strong word to use. Actually-- he'd like Penny to know the full detail about that. It's a part of the night that was genuinely fun for him, after all. Time for a short, cute story! ... Or so he tries, he's never told a story before.]
I should mention that the lion was actually a human girl wearing a lion mask... a 12-year-old in human years, I believe. [Not an actual lion! That would be a weird experience instead.]
While I was waiting for you, a child came up to me timidly to ask for a dance. I wasn't sure how to process it at first, and so I asked if she was certain with me... a stranger. Her answer was nothing short of amusing- "It's okay. I'm a lion today."... Though I was confused by the answer, I decided to then humored the lion and accepted her request. [Thinking back to it, it's still amusing, and he can't help the soft smile from forming on his lips.]
I'll admit that her being a timid child may have influenced my willingness. Ah- and we both gave each other nicknames... I was "Ouji-sama", and she was "Little Lion-chan".
[Step-step-step-step. He pauses for a moment and cues Penny for a twirl.]
... However, what stood out to me about Little Lion was her reasoning for being a lion. She said that she's not a brave girl, and wanted to be braver for tonight... much like a lion would. Thus the importance of mentioning that she was one earlier. [...] We ended up nearly tripping ourselves after- She got excited when I commended her on her bravery for when she asked me for a dance.
She sounds like she is living up to the mask that she wore. Even if neither of you were good at dancing, it seems like you both had fun! I think that's the most important part.
[ from the way that Soundwave talks about it, it's clear that he enjoyed his time dancing. that much makes Penny happy, especially as she's twirled. it's not as graceful as it could be, but she's smiling all the same. ]
It's the sort of night where anyone can be anything. It feels... magical.
[ from the way that Soundwave talks about it, it's clear that he enjoyed his time dancing. that much makes Penny happy, especially as she's twirled. it's not as graceful as it could be, but she's smiling all the same. ]
It's the sort of night where anyone can be anything. It feels... magical.
[No matter how many times he's seen Penny's bright smiles, he can't help but smile along. It's infectious, really... Still, he remains focused on leading the dance and tries to have fun in the meantime, despite his awkwardness. Up to a point at least.
Although the music is far from nearing completion, Soundwave's movements gradually slow down, and he's becoming noticeably offbeat. Before Penny could say anything to that, however, he closes the space between them and buries his face on her shoulder, to hide the flustered and agitated look he's been holding the whole time. That won't hide the subtly quiver of emotions in his whisper, however.]
Penny... There's something I want to tell you. It's... imperative that you know what it is. [Silence falls as a cold breeze passes by before he forces himself to speak again, unconsciously squeezing on Penny's hand.] Before that, we should go to a place less loud... and less crowded than here. I know a place.
[He doesn't say anything more. Pulling himself away, he quickly turns around to gently drag Penny off the dance floor with him-- to the Memory Tree. Though he seemingly continues to be in his usual cool demeanor, the cold breeze might act as an indication of his agitation.]
Although the music is far from nearing completion, Soundwave's movements gradually slow down, and he's becoming noticeably offbeat. Before Penny could say anything to that, however, he closes the space between them and buries his face on her shoulder, to hide the flustered and agitated look he's been holding the whole time. That won't hide the subtly quiver of emotions in his whisper, however.]
Penny... There's something I want to tell you. It's... imperative that you know what it is. [Silence falls as a cold breeze passes by before he forces himself to speak again, unconsciously squeezing on Penny's hand.] Before that, we should go to a place less loud... and less crowded than here. I know a place.
[He doesn't say anything more. Pulling himself away, he quickly turns around to gently drag Penny off the dance floor with him-- to the Memory Tree. Though he seemingly continues to be in his usual cool demeanor, the cold breeze might act as an indication of his agitation.]
[ the act of him stepping closer doesn't surprise her, but him burying his face in her shoulder does. she naturally puts her arms around him in a hug in case something is wrong, but she's not sure if that's what's going on here. maybe it is, but... call it a hunch. ]
Oh, okay. Sure thing! [ a beat. ] Is everything okay-
[ but before she can voice the questioning inflection, she is dragged! ]
Oh, okay. Sure thing! [ a beat. ] Is everything okay-
[ but before she can voice the questioning inflection, she is dragged! ]
[Even if she completed the question, he'll just say he's "fine" and be completely dismissive right after. The hug helped to calm himself a little though.
Anyways-- After a timeskip dragging, they arrived at the front of the memory tree. Soundwave holds her hand for a moment longer before releasing it, dropping his arm to his side, clenching his fingers. His back is still turned to her.
His chest is pumping hard inside, anxious, but he can do this. He just needs to open his mouth and confess. That's all. Just confess. Releasing a deep breath, he turns to look Penny properly, eyes flaring and voice quivering-]
Penny... I'm... I'm in love with you!
[There. Inadvertent yell confession. His hand clamps around his elbow and his eyes fall to his feet out of fear of rejection. But it's clear he's genuine- evident by the light blue orbs appearing around his head.]
Anyways-- After a timeskip dragging, they arrived at the front of the memory tree. Soundwave holds her hand for a moment longer before releasing it, dropping his arm to his side, clenching his fingers. His back is still turned to her.
His chest is pumping hard inside, anxious, but he can do this. He just needs to open his mouth and confess. That's all. Just confess. Releasing a deep breath, he turns to look Penny properly, eyes flaring and voice quivering-]
Penny... I'm... I'm in love with you!
[There. Inadvertent yell confession. His hand clamps around his elbow and his eyes fall to his feet out of fear of rejection. But it's clear he's genuine- evident by the light blue orbs appearing around his head.]
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