raisedbymoogles (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
raisedbymoogles) wrote2018-05-10 11:30 pm
raisedbymoogles) wrote2018-05-10 11:30 pm
Entry tags:
Headcanon Post, 1/?
I had an RP Tumblr for Rodimus Prime for a couple of years. I quit in frustration because I kept trying to interact with every other Transformers-RP Tumblr I could find and got ignored/told off by almost all of them. I got enough of that crap in middle school.
Recently my friend got a Tumblr for her Unicronian muns and is having fun with it so far. Part of me wants to get another Tumblr!Roddy and join in, but dear gods I cannot deal with the middle-school feels again. So if nobody minds I'm gonna occasionally steal her memes and fill them here.
(I'll never know what I do wrong when it comes to People. You'd think being inherently off-putting wouldn't show through so much in a text-based medium, but I guess not.)
*
♥ : Name one thing about the way their emotions work that they despise.
-------Rodimus dwells. A lot. Over every little perceived mistake. Honestly a lot of his moodiness comes from a sense of "I'm sick of picking at this wound but I can't make myself stop."
☂ : Storms or clear skies?
-------Both have their attractions. Clear, sunny skies was racing weather for Hot Rod, and so hot & sunny weather can still make Rodimus feel a little wild and restless. He doesn't tend to get a lot of work done those days. Storms were highly dangerous on Cybertron, so a rainstorm on Earth has always been something of a wonder for Rodimus. He likes being out in heavy rains as much as he likes being in sunshine. ...so he doesn't get a lot of work done those days either. XD
☎ : List three or more people they would call out for during an emergency.
-------For political screw-ups, military snafus, and other situations wherein Rodimus needs an Adultier Adult: Ultra Magnus or Kup.
For medical emergencies: First Aid.
For nightmares: Optimus Prime.
☛ : What is their typical response to being given orders?
-------...honestly, he still tends to react like a grunt when someone barks an order, at least until his processor catches up and reminds him that he's got rank now.Now, being given an order in the berthroom is another story.
✄ : Are there any reasons why they would ever think of self-harm? If so, what are they?
-------Rodimus doesn't do deliberate physical self-harm, exactly, but if he's in a rough state of mind - if he's screwed up or under a lot of stress - he tends to do things like deny himself fuel or avoid necessary repairs. He'll be like 'I'll go get fuel when (x) is accomplished" but then the value of (x) keeps getting further and further away because he still doesn't feel like he's earned fuel/rest/repair yet. ...then there's the negative self-talk, which is a nigh-constant source of self-harm.
❤ : Describe a physical action that shows complete trust.
-------Quietly initiating comforting contact, like reaching out for a handhold or a hug. He's pretty tactile and he loves physical affection, but he does have the same hangups about not openly showing vulnerability that they all have.
❥ : Describe a verbal way they would express complete trust.
-------Talking about his emotions. Because he has LOTS, you guys, and some of them are pretty awful. So if he's talking to you about how he feels, not only does he trust you not to use it against him, he also thinks you're strong enough to handle it.
✏ : What are their creative outlets?
-------Depending on the 'verse... dance. :D Anything physical really, I headcanon that he's learning both Cybertronian and Earth sword combat styles and of course he's a racer, but the dancing thing is - yeah. ^_^ It gets him out of his head and into his body, so it's a temporary respite from, y'know, all of the above.
(The full set is here if you're interested.)
Recently my friend got a Tumblr for her Unicronian muns and is having fun with it so far. Part of me wants to get another Tumblr!Roddy and join in, but dear gods I cannot deal with the middle-school feels again. So if nobody minds I'm gonna occasionally steal her memes and fill them here.
(I'll never know what I do wrong when it comes to People. You'd think being inherently off-putting wouldn't show through so much in a text-based medium, but I guess not.)
*
♥ : Name one thing about the way their emotions work that they despise.
-------Rodimus dwells. A lot. Over every little perceived mistake. Honestly a lot of his moodiness comes from a sense of "I'm sick of picking at this wound but I can't make myself stop."
☂ : Storms or clear skies?
-------Both have their attractions. Clear, sunny skies was racing weather for Hot Rod, and so hot & sunny weather can still make Rodimus feel a little wild and restless. He doesn't tend to get a lot of work done those days. Storms were highly dangerous on Cybertron, so a rainstorm on Earth has always been something of a wonder for Rodimus. He likes being out in heavy rains as much as he likes being in sunshine. ...so he doesn't get a lot of work done those days either. XD
☎ : List three or more people they would call out for during an emergency.
-------For political screw-ups, military snafus, and other situations wherein Rodimus needs an Adultier Adult: Ultra Magnus or Kup.
For medical emergencies: First Aid.
☛ : What is their typical response to being given orders?
-------...honestly, he still tends to react like a grunt when someone barks an order, at least until his processor catches up and reminds him that he's got rank now.
✄ : Are there any reasons why they would ever think of self-harm? If so, what are they?
-------Rodimus doesn't do deliberate physical self-harm, exactly, but if he's in a rough state of mind - if he's screwed up or under a lot of stress - he tends to do things like deny himself fuel or avoid necessary repairs. He'll be like 'I'll go get fuel when (x) is accomplished" but then the value of (x) keeps getting further and further away because he still doesn't feel like he's earned fuel/rest/repair yet. ...then there's the negative self-talk, which is a nigh-constant source of self-harm.
❤ : Describe a physical action that shows complete trust.
-------Quietly initiating comforting contact, like reaching out for a handhold or a hug. He's pretty tactile and he loves physical affection, but he does have the same hangups about not openly showing vulnerability that they all have.
❥ : Describe a verbal way they would express complete trust.
-------Talking about his emotions. Because he has LOTS, you guys, and some of them are pretty awful. So if he's talking to you about how he feels, not only does he trust you not to use it against him, he also thinks you're strong enough to handle it.
✏ : What are their creative outlets?
-------Depending on the 'verse... dance. :D Anything physical really, I headcanon that he's learning both Cybertronian and Earth sword combat styles and of course he's a racer, but the dancing thing is - yeah. ^_^ It gets him out of his head and into his body, so it's a temporary respite from, y'know, all of the above.
(The full set is here if you're interested.)
no subject
Also, I remember your Tumblr-Roddy,and I loved him. I was sad to see you go ;__; but sometimes one is left with little choice.
(ps. I have a lot of feels when it comes to Roddy u///u)
no subject
::galumphs up to you like an overexcited golden retriever::
HELLO FRIEND I ALSO HAVE A LOT OF FEELS ABOUT RODDY TELL ME ALL YOUR FEELS
no subject
Okay, so first confession: my Prime will always be Roddy ;A; because holy shit, is he worthy of it. And I obviously mean G1 (and Universe) Roddy, because he is the love and light of my TF-obsessed heart.
AND HE IS THE MOST GLORIOUS BABY OF THEM ALL WITH HIS LITTLE JOKES, AND ALL THAT BURDEN OF LEADERSHIP AND THE ANGST AND HIS ANGUISH AND ALL THAT INSECURITY AND NEED OF RECOGNITION AND OH GODS MY BLOODY HEART
I... er, I literally wrote about 100K of him in a story. Yes, I shipped him, and I might have brought him back to life (he kind of died in the continuity I write for) for the sake of loving him A LOT, and there's literally no one who'll read that story beyond my girl BUT
but I love him even more than I love Devcon AND Starscream, together??? >///>
no subject
YES ALL OF THIS RODDY IS A++++ AND DESERVES TO BE LAVISHED WITH PRAISE AND RECOGNITION
and angst, because this is meBUT YES OMG FIC??????????(I'll bet Starscream is thrilled about that. ;P
no subject
You've got no idea how long I thought about it, but seeing I had to bring him back to life (HOW DARE THEY KILL MY ONCE-PRIME ;__;), and he kind of was Devcon's _only_ friend, I, er, did the thing? I think I wrote him into 4 stories as one of the most important characters, and I planned a fifth one with his adventures because yes?
Angst, you say? 8D
---
”Prime?”
Rodimus turned, his face a perfect mask of calm. Perceptor stood there, giving him a worried look. ”Is everything all right?
”Yes, I was just wondering about that project…?”
”Solar panels,” Perceptor said, his vocals excited. ”We found another star nearby, and we are making preparations to take a look at it.”
He didn’t say more, just waited. Rodimus nodded. Ah… They were asking for him to come along, not asking for permission to go on a trip. Just. Typical.
”I have some work to do,” he said, his vocals not quite hiding his annoyance. Who had it been this time? Kup? Springer? Ugh. They all wanted to help him grow into leader-hood, and when it came to important things like keeping their blasted world alive, they still took the reins.
For the best, no doubt, but it still irked him.
”Oh… I see. Uhm, I’ll go then.”
Rodimus nodded crisply and turned his back on the scientist. Slag them all. If they knew he was struggling, why didn’t they actually involve him in those projects a bit more often? He might not be the best choice, but still.
The sound of doors closing made him wince. He was alone, and for some reason it was exactly what he needed. He wanted freedom, but couldn’t be selfish enough to just take it. There were too many things to look after, too many mechs who depended on him to be their hero. Now and then, Rodimus could do that, just that. Today… not so much.
He went back to his desk and sat down, helm dropping between his shoulders.
Life had been easier when he’d been Hot Rod.
---
(the Seeker would no doubt be jealous if he knew, hurr)
no subject
(of course he would, how dare anyone like someone else better than him. ;P)
no subject