Apr 8, 2024
Posting here too because I spent too damn long on this and I wanted to draw team Odious at least once before the arc ends
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Posting here too because I spent too damn long on this and I wanted to draw team Odious at least once before the arc ends
Are you alright, Odious? It's a very uncomfortable experience to have your hair fiddled with without your permission. Though I must say, you look very handsome with your hair down. What kind of shampoo do you use?
You're damn right it is! I'm fine, just a touch annoyed is all. I didn't even notice anyone sneaking up on me and it's troubling. Plus do you have any idea how much of a pain it is to pull my hair back sometimes? Majority of the time I can't even find any hair ties, I just use my own hair to...to...
...Um...h-handsome? You um...you think...that's... that's uh... goodness I-
Ahem.
It's um... nothing special. I just picked something at random from the inconvenience store. I'll have to look at the bottle later but it's some sort of "all in one" type product.
Hm. You say you're a mechanical engineer, right? Would you happen to have any experience with rockets? I'm planning on making some upgrades to my boots, and unfortunately I'm not as experienced as I'd hope to be.
". . . Why. . ."
".. Yes!~ Ja, of course I do!~"
"Boots is it? No problem! Hahah, ahh, what seems to be the problem, fraulein?~"
I’m sure I haven’t posted most of these guys here yet, but I assure you I will sooner or later! I decided to make a sort of roster of all my Crash fan characters, in a similar style to CTR’s character icons. The backgrounds of the icons indicate a character’s alignment, IE: N. Dulge uses Uka Uka, Ziggy uses Aku Aku, Polkadot uses both, and Leeke and Snazzy use the Velo mask.
For some brief summaries:
N. Igma is the eager security guard of Cortex Castle. He rarely ever leaves the surveillance room, and as such, is almost never recognized by his peers. He may be a completely mechanical being, similar to the lab assistants, but he may be human, or even alien. No one’s sure, he’s a mystery.
Dr. N. Dulge’s backstory has been explained before, but to put it simply, she’s a therapist and neuroscientist working for Cortex and Brio. Her morals are a bit skewed, as because Cortex and Brio were the only people who’d take her in, she can’t possibly imagine either of them doing anything bad.
Miss Anthrope is a bit of a nuisance among the scientists, as she mostly just stays close by to exact revenge on those she deems annoying. She is incredibly strong and can lift and swing around heavy objects like pillars and lab equipment. The only authority she’ll listen to, no matter what, is Uka Uka.
Cus Custer is a survivalist and expert hunter, a cuscus that was mutated via the Evolve-o-Ray. Unlike other mutants who might take the easy approach of building a hideout and waiting for Crash to challenge them, Custer would much prefer to venture through the jungle and hunt down and kill Crash himself! He’s slow, though, so he’s never actually caught up to him.
Ziggy and Buster are a pair of rebel mutants that were originally supposed to work for Pinstripe. The two defected, but with no support from Pinstripe or Cortex, the two have had to survive on their own in the wild. Ziggy is a potoroo and Buster is a bandicoot.
Polkadot is Pinstripe’s daughter-- I kind of just made her for fun, because I thought it’d be a funny juxtaposition, the contrast between an intimidating character like Pinstripe and a cute, tiny, pink character like Polkadot was an interesting idea to me. I don’t think she’s quite self-aware enough to know her own alignment, so she’s both.
Leeke and Snazzy are a pair of aliens from Terra! I got really into drawing Krunk recently, so I felt compelled to give him a few friends. Leeke is shy and secretive, but is very crafty and ultimately desires to be a champion like Krunk. Snazzy is the opposite way, he’s a very bitter and jealous guy that desires the affection of his tribe, but ultimately never gets any (mostly because he’s a jerk).
ODIOUS! Odious, I've got it all figured out! As you can see here, the pirate has formed an alliance with paparazzi from the mainland, and they're trying to cart us off to an undisclosed location and stab us repeatedly with small knives! We need weapons. ALL the weapons! I'll give you access to my weapon stores so we can fight against the hordes. I've been working on this non-stop for hours, and I've gone over every last detail to get to this conclusion!
The pirate paparazzi want to stab us, Odious! We can't sleep until every one is off these islands!
Um...
Narcissa I-...
I'm enjoying this lecture, really I am, but... I'm beginning to grow very concerned with your health. You're literally shaking. As important as this is, I cannot in good conscience continue this meeting. I'm putting an end to today's discussions. We can pick this up tomorrow, after a full night's rest. Believe me, I know what sleep deprivation can do to someone.
I know we have a few details to sort out here. We should have enough weapons, but without the hands to wield them they're practically useless. We need at least one powerful enough weapon to give the enemy pause. What bothers me still is our lack of preparation on the waterfront. We cannot engage in naval warfare, not when we don't even have a ship of our own...
...Yet.
...Please. Allow me to be your sentinel tonight. I'll stay awake for you. I have some...coordinates I need to map out.
Hello, Odious. While I'm much later than I would prefer, I've finally arrived. I have my weapons tucked away, and I've also brought a few extras and stowed them below deck.
...You were right, Odious. I needed rest. Thank you for looking out for me.
Oh, Narcissa it's you. No, no, the timing isn't what's important. I'm so glad to hear you rested well. You really needed it. I wasn't about to let you run yourself ragged. I don't want that for you.
...You know I... wouldn't have blamed you if you hadn't come back at all. But I appreciate you being here regardless and you look...
...
Ehm...
...W-well prepared.
...Narcissa? May I speak freely with you?
Odious. I have an important request... Will you support me during my style-off with Cortex? I find your presence rather strengthening, and I would appreciate your company very much during the event.
You want me to attend? I know nothing of fashion nor of style. I find it a waste of time to be so concerned with one's appearance. Frankly I'm uncertain and surprised as to why you've decided to engage in this frivolous display of showmanship. Such an event doesn't seem like your cup of tea. Not to mention Cortex is beneath you, Narcissa. You need not prove yourself to him nor anyone else.
However, if this truly is important to you, then I will be there. I may not be able to directly lend aid in your endeavors, but you will have my unwavering support from the sidelines.
...This may be foolish to ask, but is there a preference for attire?
Odious, I'm just about ready to set out for Scurvy's. Sedrick should be fine handling the ship, Leonard will be searching for the convoy using my spycams, and Jacob and Iris will be attacking the Hull Cutter directly. While you don't have to come along, I can carry you there as I fly over. What will you be doing?
Excellent. Stations are appropriately covered and I've left access to my portable rift generator to Leonard in case he catches the convoy. It's now or never. If we're lucky, this meeting might just nip the war in the bud before any casualties can occur. Yes, I did say we and I'm not taking it back. I already told you, I'm coming with you. While it's most appropriate for a captain to remain with the ship, I'm the primary target. If they focus on me, if or when things go belly up, hopefully it'll give you ample opportunity to retreat. I know that's not a favorable option to you, but an option nonetheless. Regardless, you're not doing this alone.
Now then. Shall we?