Been too busy to properly draw lately so I did a really rushed little exercise recently where I drew TF characters from memory with the lasso tool!!!
Idk why Bumblebee is so angular compared to cliff I just wanted to draw him like that ig... Also ignore any mistakes I was suppeerrr lazy and didn't touch up certain areas that probably needed it (Cliffjumpers shading)
I drew: Cliffjumper, Bumblebee, Grapple, Hoist (I cheated a teeny tiny bit on him by glancing at my hoist figurine at some point), Elita One, Hound, Beachcomber
Hoist is someone who likely has an abundance of free time, boredom stuck to him like an uncleanable glue. messaging and calls with you are something he looks forward to, entranced by your retelling of the day's events, overeager to hear about what he was up to. he can’t help himself, able to divulge himself when it comes to taking breaks from his daily tasks, always looking for your company if available. so accustomed to your voice that if time passes him by where he’s expecting a call from you, he’s definitely questioning it in the back of his mind. Hoist likely wouldn’t gather the courage to be so forward at first, persuading himself that you hadn’t called because something came up and not because something was amiss. you have things you need to accomplish for the day, getting tied up with another assignment is not anything to get worked up over.
it’s later the same evening that Hoist breaks the self-restraint, fumbling to give you a call that rings on and on, longer than he’s ever experienced. it dips into your voicemail, to which the green mech offers a supportive and cheerful message, hoping everything is well. toying with the idea the entire time, he eventually concludes the message with an: “I’ve missed you,”. it’s a step outside his comfort zone, saying something so brave over the phone and not in person, but he means it. Hoist misses you so much, and can’t help but fret well into the night that something must be very, very wrong. you’ve never disappeared this long on him before, and while you have situations every now and then where you’re unavailable, you always give him a heads up. being absent for this long raises some distress, insatiable until he hears your voice or sees your face. [preference on the latter].
he steps away from base early the next morning to seek you out. even if he drives past your work to see that your car has moved there, or hopes to catch a glimpse of you on your way out the door. Hoist only finds relief when you call him, rambling apologies over and over. you’re fine, and safe. he doesn’t care the reason for your nonappearance, obviously unless you are hurt or having a problem. you don’t have to explain yourself, but Hoist also can’t keep his composure rightened upon your reunion. his digits find your form and stay there, cradling you to his face as he hums in delight, ecstatic to have you here. he’d likely never tell you just how restless he was, but it’s safe to say all is well in his optics now.
while Perceptor is known to disappear at times, he’s definitely made better strides to be more vocal and transparent when he is able to do so with you. he enjoys your company, looks for it even when he has the chance to steal you away for a few hours of privacy. however, an unexpected quiet from you is another story, something that sets off alarms in his processor very early on. even when you don’t pick up his call the first time, Perceptor’s brow raises, an audible hum of confusion stumbling forth. he doesn’t bank on you being always available on his schedule, but he’s also well aware that he hasn’t heard from you in a reasonable time frame per your character. when things don’t add up in his mind, he’s pretty quick to set out to find you, asking in passing if anyone has seen you, or knows of your whereabouts.
while he isn’t the most fondest of communication via technology, he respects its functionality and facility. in instances where he’s away for quite a while, he’s come to anticipate and appreciate your encouraging messages and thoughtful words. Perceptor is well aware that you’ve got him wound around your finger, but he can’t help himself to concede to such small requests you propose every now and then, mostly in his favor regardless. you miss him, and you want to see him. he feels the same, so who is he to tell you no, not now? somewhere along the line, he’s found himself talking to an empty chair, thinking you’re there and seeking your advice but you are attending to your own responsibilities, away.
Perceptor isn’t going to stop until you’re found, so he does try you a handful more times whilst searching for you. he’d claim he isn’t overly worried, not initially, but his hastened pace gives him away. his only reassurance is perhaps things ran late at work/class, or you had a change of plans that didn’t stick to your schedule. that’s totally fine with him, but if it’s going onto the next day, and still nothing from you? Perceptor is entirely stumped and overly troubled by your unusual behavior. ultimately, upon finding you and discovering the reason for your silence, a sigh of relief can be witnessed in his frame. one that starts in his shoulders, able to visibly see them relax beside a mumble of: “I am so glad you’re alright,”. all he could ever ask is that you’re happy and healthy, so the ease can’t help but flood him when he takes in that you’re well.
“Radio one to y/n, anybody home?” Jazz isn’t one to fret about impromptu silence on your end, sympathetic to the fact you have daily tasks to be completed that don’t align with his spare time to chat. ever the tease, he’s also very likely to assume you’re being playful or hard to get, sometimes not answering right away or pretending as if he had the wrong number. no, he most definitely has the right number, but plays along if only to hear your fits of giggles. so the first stretch of time with silence from you isn’t insane, and Jazz isn’t all riled up over it until he tries you again later on. then again, knowing full well you are long out of work/class [another mech who has your schedule committed to memory], and you always give him a call afterward. sure, sometimes he can’t be there to pick you up, but he appreciates the check-in more than you understand. you’re safe, and perhaps he can steal some more of your time before being pulled away to responsibilities.
after the third or fourth try, Jazz leaves a handful of messages. they start a little jokingly, “You’re gonna get it when you finally pick up,” then fall to a little more desperate, “Where did you go? Are you alright?” and eventually settle on something twinged with guilt. “What, did I do somethin’ wrong? Ya mad at me?” you are very important to him, and the grand unknown when he can’t get ahold of you in the way he is so accustomed to, he’s on the move. favors are cashed in if he’s supposed to be elsewhere, and at this point nothing could stop him from heading in the direction of your home. Jazz is also calling you the whole way there as well, ignoring the pit in his stomach that only winds tighter at each going to voicemail, his garbled thoughts filling your inbox and then some.
his composure remains but it’s a struggle to keep it up when so much worry consumes him. whatever the situation may be, the reason you were away from your phone for a while, he doesn’t need to know. your apologies are not required, all Jazz cares about is that you’re alright, guilty of holding you a little tighter and closer in the aftermath. always gentle, but there’s a protectiveness that brims in him in your regard, and if anything happened to you and he wasted precious time? it’s an unforgivable action in his optics, knowing next time to just head straight to the scene of the crime, either your place or work/class. “Jazz?” you pull back, fingers skating under his chin, wholly in a consoling and gentle manner. “Why did I just get a notification that my voicemail is full?”
[a/n: many thanks for the suggestions for characters this time around, this was fun to write!! 🫶]
He's such a softie, his nicknames for you are: Honey Bear, Sweetie Pie, Baby Cakes, Sugar, Love, My Darling, My Life.
Hoist can be a bit shy when it comes to PDA, being around new people makes him nervous. So when you give him a smooch or two out there, in the big, wide world, it can be a little nerve wracking for the mech. He never knows if he's supposed to go all in and kiss you back or just remain still and silently accept your love in an attempt to be polite.. People confuse him, one second everyone thinks kissing in public is perfectly acceptable, but then on a completely flip side of the coin, when you actually do it, people get mad? ...Most of the time he kisses you back anyway, he just loves you too much to not express it. Screw anyone that thinks it's gross, he says they're gross. >:(
But whenever you pepper kisses across his jawline in front of his fellow Autobots.. Primus, he's a blabbering, sputtering mess. He spouts on and on about how much he adores you and how he longs to settle down somewhere with you, to build a nice warm cabin deep within the woods where no one can bother you two as he plants his own trail of smooches all along your wrists and up your arms. Aw, Man! He's not gonna stop hearing about this from his comrades for joors! Despite his continuous embarrassment from his reactions to your sudden affectionate outbursts, they are more than welcome, always. No matter what, and that includes cuddles, he loves cuddles.
He loves to pamper you via acts of service, whether it be through actual work you need help with, such as cleaning up or grocery shopping, or if you just need someone to bathe you after an exhausting evening, Hoist's your man. But don't think for a single moment that he won't sprinkle in a few words of affirmation as he does so, because he will. He's a big praising fan too.. He'd love it if you'd compliment him back, he'd practically melt into your lap, purring and chuffing as he nudges you with his helm.
Speaking of which, he's a major lap bot, the mech's lovey dovey by nature, it's practically etched into his very processor! So it's easy to say that he can't go even a day without holding you in some way... How else is he supposed to express his undying love for you, hm? Normally, with words? Disgusting, you deserve far better than that! What about all the plans he had for later on? The movie nights, the massages.. other things that involve immense touch? Not the mention, the cuddles! He needs his cuddles, he couldn't possibly function properly without them! ...So he claims.
When snuggling, he always prefers to rest on his side, facing away from the entrance of the habsuite with you nuzzled somewhere on him. He'd prefer it if it were his neck, but you're more than welcome to roam around, if you'd like.
His downtime usually looks something like you'd picture someone's eighty year old grandpa would do all day... Eat, sleep, and do that one very specific thing that he's never grown tired of doing, even after all these years (Building.), and that's it. If you want him to do something fun with you, you'll have to pry his limp, sleepy body from the nest of blankets he's made. Let him lounge! He's earned it. Better yet, lounge with him, that'd really make his day. But make sure to eat plenty as you do so, it'll be hard for him to keep track of your health because of all the dozing off he's gonna do.. like an old man. Primus.
Small tokens of affection..? Hmmm... I suppose it would have to be when he brings you small snacks throughout the day, he loves to make sure you're well fed.. even if he can't really cook well. Correction, even though he can't focus on the timer and often burns the food because he's doing other things as he does so. The man can cook, he just can't focus long enough to complete the dish, there's a difference. His food's actually pretty good... When it's not burnt to a crisp. Sometimes he even brings you a warm beverage too, like hot choco or tea to wash it down with. Otherwise, he's pretty all in and very vociferous about his love for you.
He's mad at you? No he's not, he's never mad at you. Even if you did something wrong, it wasn't your fault, you're perfect, something else was the cause. He'll sort it out and come back to you as chipper as ever, no need to fret.
He's not a jealous mech, he doesn't mind sharing you with other people.. so long as they don't try to take you from him. He is just a tad possessive though, he likes to keep you close by, just in case something were to happen. Wouldn't want you in the line of fire, now would he?
"What? Of course, honey bear, we can hang out with Ironhide and 'the gang' tonight... Why would I have a problem with that, anyway, my love? Ah.. well, you know I'm not a very jealous mech.... So long as you don't make me so."
Why are you sad? Did something happen? If so, it'll get fixed, don't worry. He'll clobber a few helms if he needs to! ..Nothing has happened and you're just sad? Well.. everyone has days like that, even him. He'll stay close by, just in case you need anything, but he'll also give you a bit of space, as well. He'll be sure to wrap you in a nice comfy blanket and give you some of your favorite things to cheer you up, whether it be a collectible, a plushie, or just a small decoration of sorts, he'll fetch it for you so he can bring a smile to your face. Then he'll turn on some of your favorite shows, or if you'd prefer, music. He'll have your day brightened in no time!
You're... sick? Wow, he never even fathomed the possibility of this happening! I mean, he should have- shouldn't he've? It seems like something he should have prepped for!- He's freaking out internally, rambling on about what he could have done to prevent it and what he needs to do now as he does it. He can handle your illness all by himself, but he'll fetch Ratchet and get his opinion anyway, just to stay safe. He'll fluff your pillow every few hours, keep cool presses on your forehead, making sure to rechill them every twenty or so minutes, and keep you plenty hydrated and well fed... Honestly? That's about what Ratchet would do, anyway. But he'll stick by you all day, unlike the often grouchy medic, and even read to you, if you'd like. (Please ask him to, he enjoys reading things to you, it's one of his favorite pastimes.) You'll be good as new in a few cycles!
