#oc: skyskimmer

[velvetwyrme]

new oc!!!! my strange creature!! this is Skyskimmer (or just Skim). they're a weird bird-bug-thing.

more on them under the cut because i love them dearly fhskfhdk

Skyskimmer (they/them, loosely Autobot aligned) is independent to a fault, often to the point of isolation. As a sailplane, they can glide for many hours without needing to land for fuel. Skim wants to be liked and valued, which is hard to do when you look and act like a very unsettling bug and are alone for long periods of time.

Their desire for independence is at odds with their inherent reliance on others, as a sailplane, they don't have a way to get off the ground by themselves and thus must rely on being being winched or towed into the air. Alternatively, thrown like a paper airplane. They can hop and glide short distances on their own (like a bird!), but without the requisite height to catch thermals and updrafts, they are they grounded. They do not mind this, as it allows them to spend more time indulging one of their favorite hobbies- observing humans.

Their interest in humans stems from a sort of scientific enthusiasm/"WOW cool bug!!" type of fascination rather than seeing them as people. Because of this, they have a collection of medical journals and texts from around the world, and is skilled field medic... for humans specifically. Skim is absolutely trash at fixing up their fellow bots, do NOT let them try anything, they will weld someones servo to their leg.

Unfortunately their scientific interest in humans means that they have terrible bedside manner and they will explain to you the many ways you can be eviscerated or die horribly, because they think it's REALLY cool.

... Safe to say, they rarely get to use their (human) medical knowledge.

Skim's real, usable(!!) talent lies in observing meteorological phenomena and predicting weather patterns with startling accuracy. Is it an outlier ability? Or just eerily good readings? Skim doesn't know and doesn't care, it's one of the only times they have an excuse to glide without having to ask someone to help them into the sky, so they'll take what they can get.

[wishingstarinajar]

It's Christmas🎄🎅, time to spread some robo love!🎁

For my bestie @stankychee I drew:

Tau and Chainwheel.

Stray and Zinfandel.

Megatron, Starflare and Pummel.

Skyskimmer and Rollcall.

and Dullahan and Nightcleaver.

Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays!

[velvetwyrme]

Skim returns the love!! 🧡

[wishingstarinajar]

My Art Summary of 2024, the year of once again simping for robo men after a long absense. Love 'em, good to be back!

The choice of the Masterpiece was based on what drawing gained the most attention across platforms rather than what I consider my "masterpiece of 2024".

Template by Papakkapao_ on Twitter~

[velvetwyrme]

what if someone made an oc inspired by your silly guy Skyskimmer? :]

well youd better SHOW ME AND TELL ME ABOUT THEM ?? 🥺😭👀 AHh??