[Video] Oooooops.

[knight_light]

[The feed fizzles on, something big in the way for a moment. It soon becomes apparent that it’s a giant metal foot. The Link is turned slightly on its side, and angled so it’s looking up at Drift and Wing. It was apparently Drift’s foot in the way.]

[The two are facing each other, moving in slow, deliberate movements. It’s almost like a dance, but not, and way too slow to really be...anything. What are these hippies up to?! Whatever it is, it’s clear that Wing is the one slowly guiding Drift through these odd, slow moves.]

[And Drift has clearly had enough of this. He stops, not hiding his frustration very well at all.]

...Seriously, though. we've been doing this for weeks. I think I get it by now. Would it really hurt to pick up the pace a little or-- or do something else for a change?

You are improving, Drift, but perfection takes time.

[Wing looks thoughtful, studying his student for a moment.]

Would it help to see the results of what all of the slow control will result in?


[Drift huffs slightly and straightens up, planting his hands on his hips and giving Wing a shrug.]

Couldn't hurt. As things stand now, it feels like I'm getting nowhere.

All right.

[Wing takes a fighting stance.]

You will do the first kata I taught you. Nothing more, nothing less. You'll go from start to finish as quickly as you can, understood?

[Drift nodded, mimicking Wing's stance.]

Quick as I can, got it. Say when.

Now.

[Wing says it even as he lunges at Drift. What follows is an impressive flurry movement. Wing strikes at Drift fast and hard, and Drift moves as though in response to block and dodge, despite the clear shock on his face. It’s a fight, it’s a dance, and for a moment it seems this may end with Wing not landing a blow on Drift at all.]

[Those experienced in combat may be the only ones to realize that from one movement to the next Drift’s footing ends up off, and so leaves the mech wide open to attack. Wing doesn’t hesitate to strike with a kick to Drift’s side. BAM!! Drift stumbles. He's able to regain his footing pretty quickly, but it's already too late. He knows what's coming next.]

Wait wait wait--

[This is lesson time, Drift. With a grab, a sweep of his leg, and not much more than a tug, all of which Drift should have been able to block had he managed to finish the kata, Wing will toss Drift aside, sending him tumbling across the ground.]

And that is why these kata need to be second nature. You lost your stance at the end, else you'd still be on your feet in front of me.

[Drift just stares up from the ground, clearly grumpy but not outright complaining. Yeaaah this was kind of his own fault. He waggled a hand in the air dismissively]

Okay, okay. I'll take my time with it.

[Wing smiles and steps up, offering Drift a hand to pull him back to his feet....and then gets a shocked look on his face, gaze going to the Link just beyond Drift's head...]

Oh...

What? Is something broken?

[Drift totally doesn't get it and starts prodding at his face with his free hand, y'know making sure nothing's actually broken.]

Wing?

[Wing covers his smile with one hand, making a soft buzzing sound.]

No, no, nothing's broken. But it seems we just put on a show for the residents of Haven.

[Drift gives him a confused look and glances around, finally spotting what Wing had been talking about. And then he looks absolutely mortified because wow. Wow.]

Oh hell.

Comments

[deadlydoctor]

[LET KO TELL YOU ALL ABOUT THAT, BRO.]

If I were going to lie to you do you really think I wouldn't be able to come up with something less absurd?

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

It's completely absurd. It's literally the most absurd thing I've ever heard in my life.

[deadlydoctor]

Yes I agree with you on that. Marriage? Really? Who needs it?

It's still true, though.

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

That's not the part I was-- Just.

Look.

Pretend we never had this conversation.

[because holy shit dude Drift is pretty sure Wing can do WAY BETTER than him ok]

[deadlydoctor]

No. no. no...sorry I am afraid I have very good memory.

What's wrong? You think you are too good for him? [That's fine with Ko, he'll take Wing, thank you.]

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

Too good for- No of course not. I'm not "too good" for anyone.

[If anything, he feels like Wing is way too good for him, SO.]

[deadlydoctor]

No one's never too good for anyone, trust me on that. [Said the medic who hit both on Optimus Prime and Megatron.]

So what's the issue? You don't fancy him anymore or you already have a significant other?

[A silly mechs. When you all will learn to appreciate a good shag like he does without worrying about all that 'worthy' nonsense?]

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

Oh, I disagree. Completely.

There isn't an issue! And you seem to be forgetting the fact that we don't remember anything like that!

[deadlydoctor]

Many people do. [It's a pity.] I'll bite...Why is that?

And you seems oblivious to the fact that those who don't know history are doomed to repeat it. I was trying to help.

[And maybe mock you a bit too because MARRIAGE really??????]

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

I just-- I think he deserves better than me, is all. I have too much... baggage, I guess.

Do you think it was a mistake?

[deadlydoctor]

And does he agree with you? We all have tons of baggage. [And water is wet and the sun is hot. What else is new?]


I think it was your business and not mine. So don't ask me.

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

I haven't exactly asked him.

[SHRUG okay fair enough]

[deadlydoctor]

I know already what Wing will say.

[Knock Out gives Drift a good look, optics going up and down.]

I certainly can't see anything wrong with you. [Nice hips, yo. Knock Out's smiles, clearly admiring the view.]

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

Wh-

[Oh OH he's. Checking him out. Drift frowns and crosses his arms. Dude come on.]

Seriously?

[deadlydoctor]

[And that looks gets a loud chuckle out of the medic.]

Relax, I won't bite you. [Harmless teasing, is what he does to socialize.]

And I can tell that your looks are not what worry you in terms of 'I am not good enough' when it comes to others. So it must be something more serious than that.

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

Good, see that you don't.

[Because drift would probably stab you if you tried. srsly.]

I'm hardly concerned about my appearance. Look, it's. Personal.

[deadlydoctor]

Well, not unless you ask nicely.

[Please don't, that might scratch his paintjob.]

Fine, fine. But really, jokes aside, it won't kill you to relax.

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

[He's just giving you a weird look now buddy]

I'm trying to. I'm usually not high strung about things.

[deadlydoctor]

[One that KO's going to ignore. People reacted in worse ways, he can deal with weird looks.]

You shouldn't be. Life is not worth living if you act like Ultra Magnus.

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[knight_light]

[Don't mind a rather amused looking Wing in the background here, trying to let Drift think he's not heard all of this.]

o no u dont

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

HEY WING. Look at that... thing way over there!

[NO WING SERIOUSLY IT'S THE COOLEST THING EVER AND IF YOU DON'T LOOK RIGHT NOW YOU MIGHT MISS IT so Drift just SHOVES HIM MATURELY.]

Oh yes I did.

[knight_light]

[He actually laughs and lets Drift shove him.]

OOOOOOO NO

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

[THIS IS NO LAUGHING MATTER but either way Drift is PRETTY SURE he's in the clear.]

*smug nod*

[knight_light]

[He'll stifle his laughter, for Drift's sake.]

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[deadlydoctor]

[...but if it were, Ko would be waving at him. He sees you there, pal.]