[ weaving isn't a useless skill at all! she looks absolutely delighted when she sees that the crown has changed from white to blue. she doesn't know what it means either, nor does she realize that the flowers change again when it's on her head. all she knows is that she feels pretty! ]
I'm glad you think so. I also think it's cute! [ she adjusts it, making sure that it's not crooked. ] I never thought of myself as very regal, though...
[ she's still trying to think of herself as a "real girl", let alone anything else... but before she has time to dwell on that, the balloon begins to rise. ]
Oh, this is so exciting! [ there's no hesitation in the way she looks over the basket as they begin their ascent. ] I've never been in a hot air balloon before, have you?
[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.
[ 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!
[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.]
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.]
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". ]
[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.]
[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.
[ seeing as both of those activities would probably be a complete and total disaster for Penny, she is also glad that they're staying away from them. carnival games, on the other hand, sound like great fun! ]
I think you're right about that figure! Games are always more fun with friends. [ and she fingerguns right on back! hell yeah. ] Absolutely! If we work together, I am sure those balloons won't stand a chance.
[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.
[ 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. ]
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.]
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. ]
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!]
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pyrrha nikos.
...and ultimately decides on bunny ears behind Pyrrha's head, holding in a snicker. ]
soundwave.
I'm glad you think so. I also think it's cute! [ she adjusts it, making sure that it's not crooked. ] I never thought of myself as very regal, though...
[ she's still trying to think of herself as a "real girl", let alone anything else... but before she has time to dwell on that, the balloon begins to rise. ]
Oh, this is so exciting! [ there's no hesitation in the way she looks over the basket as they begin their ascent. ] I've never been in a hot air balloon before, have you?
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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.]
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[ 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!
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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.]
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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. ]
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... 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.]
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[ 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?
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... 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.]
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[ that is definitely not how wishes work, but she means well. after all, Soundwave is an important person to her. ]
Are you happy here?
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With my dear friend around, of course I am. [...] I'm glad we came here together.
sun wukong.
I think you're right about that figure! Games are always more fun with friends. [ and she fingerguns right on back! hell yeah. ] Absolutely! If we work together, I am sure those balloons won't stand a chance.
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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.
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I see... So are we competing against each other?
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[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?
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[ 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. ]
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[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!]