[Video] [Transmission from Solian Temple] - Fifth Offense

[namesnotprowl]

Right, so. I hear we have a dance comin' up, and everybody needs formal wear for it. I also know that fabrics don't stand up well to all of us, f'r various reasons.

[Such as being too pointy, like him!]

So, figured I could I could assist with formal wear in some capacity. Been working on a few designs for hats, and if you'd prefer walking canes, just have t'tell me what design you'd like f'r the handle. Or, let me surprise you~

[He shifts the camera to show a pair of hats - one made of dull grey iron with leather cording, run through brushed steel grommets, the other made of copper, with accents made of bronze and thin iron 'feathers'.]

If you've got some other accessory you're in the mood for, or a different hat, let me know, and I'll see what I c'n do to help you out. These're just a sample, after all. Though if you're looking f'r a hat, I'll uh. Need your head size, since we ain't all exactly the same sizes here.

[One size does not fit all on robots.]

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Offer extends to you, too. If you'd like something that is.
[Since he doesn't exactly extend offers like this to every demigod he knows.]

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video none of your hats are sufficiently weeaboo

[sword_redemption]

[Barricade sees before him a mech who has been lovingly bullied into this whole dance dress up thing. Who looks really unhappy. But, he is dutiful and he gave his word. ]

I guess I do.

[Glum. He will be the mopiest bouncer in the history of bouncing.]

video he could probably manage an ultra-weeaboo swordcane

[namesnotprowl]

Don't seem too happy about it, darlin'. But the least I c'n do is make sure you're outfitted for it since you're going.

[He will put on his most charming grin and as much perkiness as he would ever use.]

Got any preferences, or should I make a recommendation?

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[invisiblepinkboat]

I'm not sure I'd be interested in either the... hats or a cane, but...

[Trailing off, Elita took something out of subspace and opened her hand. Crystals from the trees out on the edge of Solus' quadrant glittered in the light from her room. She's thought about the whole "formal wear"; going by human standards wasn't something she'd ever do, and even without that a hat seemed quite silly... and not something she could really wear.

A cane, if she needed to fight, would be more in the way than not. This, then was the compromise. The crystals were hard, but not impossible to shape.]

I wouldn't mind some suggestions how to use these. Something that won't be in the way, and could, if necessary, be used by itself.

[She had a vague idea of something like a few long, connecting "strings", but she was certainly open to suggestions, or, if Barricade came up with a similar idea, his take on it.]

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[namesnotprowl]

Those're from the trees on the outskirts of Solus's quadrant aren't they? They are very nice.

[And will require something a little less generic than the hats. Cane definitely wouldn't be suitable either. But... hrm. He taps one claw idly along the collar of his armor, engine rumbling.]

They'd work well as a necklace, with multiple strands that could be draped down along your shoulders and arms. Maybe a few specific strands draped along your, ah... finials?... as a headdress. Unless they're touchy, of course.

[That's the one reason he's going hatless himself, though fashion is something a bit new to him; they didn't wear anything but paint on his Cybtertron, until they got to earth.]

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[perfavore]

[Mirage is most definitely not a hat person, but he's interested in your talents, Barricade. A claw goes up to his 'mouth', thinking this over before speaking up.]

You are skilled in metalworking, Polizia?

I take it a bow tie did not suit you either.

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[namesnotprowl]

I have some skill in it. Cut my teeth on repairs, admittedly, but I've branched out recently.

[Making all the fixtures in his bar on Sacrosanct and a few more practical things for himself gave him an interest. He chuckles at the statement.]

Pretty sure any bow tie would clash with my paintjob, Stallion. If it survived the night. And yours too, I imagine.

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[rstlsslegsyndrm]

I still don't understand the reason for formal attire, but...

Would a scarf work?

[He read about those. But he can't remember if they go around the neck... or the waist.]

I figure it's simple enough.

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[namesnotprowl]

It's a requirement f'r a lot of dances on Earth. Especially one's designated as 'black tie', which this one is.

[Barricade's engine rumbles quietly for a few moments as he considers it.]

Scarves... possibly. Though you might ought try something along the lines of a cummerbund - goes around the waist, sort of a pleated belt of cloth - though I'm not much on fabrics.

[He waves his claws a little in indication; he and cloth do not get along so well.]

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[rednotbluethx]

Hey, you gots any fedoras, pal? [Don't ask him how he knows what a fedora is.]

Oh, also--

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I been meanin' t'give ya somethin'.

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[namesnotprowl]

Not at the moment, but I'm sure I c'n work one up. Don't tell me, black with a red band? [He's just guessing, given your coloration.]

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Have you now? Dare I ask what it is?

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[raceme]

We really have to dress all fancy? I've never done that. And I can't wear hats.

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[namesnotprowl]

You need at least one fancy thing, or so I've been told. Never done it in this body, myself, so it should be interesting.

[Can't wear hats, huh?] Got anything else in mind?

[deadlydoctor]

[ Here comes the fashion police] You made those?

[namesnotprowl]

[Oh dear, that's frightening.] I did. My first go at accessories that are strictly fashion.

[He left out the cane he was working on. He has to leave something as a surprise.]

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[heavymetalgenkigirl]

Ohhh Barricade, are you going to the dance?

I happen to be looking for someone to go with. I would ask Bulk, but I think there is someone else he would rather go to the dance with.

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[namesnotprowl]

I am. Got a bit of a weak spot f'r dancing.

I see. And as it happens, I am in need of someone to with, myself. Shall we eliminate two birds with one stone, then~?

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[neverputincharge]

Hey. Why wouldn't I want ta go with ya? [He might be feeling a little hurt.]

I was thinkin' we could all go together.

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[tearsofsteel]

There is?

Thanks, but dances aren't my thing.

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[namesnotprowl]

There is. Vandal and Saber are planning it. Sort of a, ah. Detox, from the centipede invasion.

Can't blame you, honestly, and the choice is yours.

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[wherenobotsgone]

Oh, that's wonderful! I could use some help with accesories. Though probably not a hat. I hardly need to look even taller.

... maybe a bow tie?

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[namesnotprowl]

You're a... Skyfire, right? If you're as tall as the one I knew a hat would definitely be too far.

Hm. Bow ties are usually made from cloth - I ain't in much of a shape to work with that - but suppose I could get one together outta metal and leather, if I can find a thong of it that's wide enough.

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[solianpolarity]

Hmm. I had not intended to attend this event, but your creations are...intriguing.

Works solely for the sake of looks and artistry are not generally my forte, but I find the designs pleasing.

[A thoughtful moment and she nods, smile faint but clear.]

Very well. I accept.

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[namesnotprowl]

[He had not expected that, but it's a pleasant surprise. He smiles, wings perking up behind him.]

Don't usually go this route myself, but... seemed like the right time to try my claws at it. Since I was going to be making things anyway, and all.

[Besides, he realized that they all suddenly needed formal wear and he's at least familiar with constructing wearable items.]

Glad you like them.

[skidaddle]

Okay, you're good at this.

[Making metal hats? Damn, he should have thought of that.]

I only just started on a few, myself, but in the interests of getting all bases covered can I come see what you've been up to?

[Because yes, he can pick up skills insanely fast, but it really...helps...if he has some idea of what he's supposed to be doing.]

[namesnotprowl]

Flattered you think so.

[He was going for 'not bad for someone that makes holsters and barstools', himself, so that is definitely an improvement. As for the metal... well, he had a lot of construction materials left over, and is good at scrounging through piles of junk.]

Absolutely. Lemme send you my coordinates. Might be good for us to pool our efforts anyway, yeah? Name's Barricade, by the by.

[Since introductions are probably in order before inviting mechs back to his room.]

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[notyourblueangel]

[Oh, hey. You. TC remembers speaking to you briefly some time back.]

Formal wear? ["Wuzzat?" Sorry - he's been at war for almost as long as he can remember, he barely has a concept of "normal socializing", let alone something like "dress-up".] And what's this about a dance? What kind of dance? [He only know what would amount to "aerial dance", but he can count the number of flyers in Haven on one hand so...probably not his definition of "dance".]

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[namesnotprowl]

Formal wear. It's decorative items you wear or carry that're a symbol of one's status. Mostly a human thing, where I'm from. [Barricade had way too long to learn the ins and outs of this sort of thing. Fortunately or un-.] As for the dance. Well, in this case it's a social function were people gather to enjoy one another's company without combat breaking out. Dance in most other cases refers to ground-based repetitive movements in rhythm with music.

[He is the master of definitions by now, having gotten used to explaining Terran terms to Cybertronians that haven't been around Earth.]