Balloon Arcade
@balloonarcade.bsky.social
semi-professional human impersonator. Free me from this flesh prison.
✏️BalloonArcade on Ao3
🍷Gulping from the well of Sunstreaker and Sideswipe angst
🔗 https://www.tumblr.com/balloonarcade
Not dead yet.
✏️BalloonArcade on Ao3
🍷Gulping from the well of Sunstreaker and Sideswipe angst
🔗 https://www.tumblr.com/balloonarcade
Not dead yet.
Tiny Fic:
Prowl was surprised to learn that out of all the social graces Sideswipe and Sunstreaker religiously adhered to, it was letting others go through a door before them.
Until he realized they were always letting others go first -- to see if the bot in front of them would be shot.
Prowl was surprised to learn that out of all the social graces Sideswipe and Sunstreaker religiously adhered to, it was letting others go through a door before them.
Until he realized they were always letting others go first -- to see if the bot in front of them would be shot.
November 18, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Tiny Fic:
Prowl was surprised to learn that out of all the social graces Sideswipe and Sunstreaker religiously adhered to, it was letting others go through a door before them.
Until he realized they were always letting others go first -- to see if the bot in front of them would be shot.
Prowl was surprised to learn that out of all the social graces Sideswipe and Sunstreaker religiously adhered to, it was letting others go through a door before them.
Until he realized they were always letting others go first -- to see if the bot in front of them would be shot.
You Are Being Deceived, November 2025
mixed media, digital art (procreate) with composite photography
mixed media, digital art (procreate) with composite photography
November 14, 2025 at 10:28 PM
You Are Being Deceived, November 2025
mixed media, digital art (procreate) with composite photography
mixed media, digital art (procreate) with composite photography
I found a pose yesterday that is so much ass and a perspective far beyond my skill level, and I realized I am cursed to keep trying to draw Sunstreaker's ass.
November 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I found a pose yesterday that is so much ass and a perspective far beyond my skill level, and I realized I am cursed to keep trying to draw Sunstreaker's ass.
T-minus a week and a half to get this epilogue done, and then I can take my new found skills to finishing other stories I have let languish in progress.
Do not get distracted now brain. Finish the damn epilogue.
(No one is prepared to learn of the other WiP monstrosities I have on my computer.)
Do not get distracted now brain. Finish the damn epilogue.
(No one is prepared to learn of the other WiP monstrosities I have on my computer.)
November 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
T-minus a week and a half to get this epilogue done, and then I can take my new found skills to finishing other stories I have let languish in progress.
Do not get distracted now brain. Finish the damn epilogue.
(No one is prepared to learn of the other WiP monstrosities I have on my computer.)
Do not get distracted now brain. Finish the damn epilogue.
(No one is prepared to learn of the other WiP monstrosities I have on my computer.)
Reposted by Balloon Arcade
well i injured my wrist and shoulder and also have been picking up my entire life to move states but FINALLY finished this Bluestreak/Hound comm for @pipermca.bsky.social yipee i love cabling
#plugnplay #transformers #maccadam #nsfwcomms
#plugnplay #transformers #maccadam #nsfwcomms
September 1, 2025 at 12:47 AM
well i injured my wrist and shoulder and also have been picking up my entire life to move states but FINALLY finished this Bluestreak/Hound comm for @pipermca.bsky.social yipee i love cabling
#plugnplay #transformers #maccadam #nsfwcomms
#plugnplay #transformers #maccadam #nsfwcomms
This is the song I used to visualize the pre-history of Cybertron and the rise of the Age of City Speakers, that led to Sideswipe and Sunstreaker's legendary story (and tragic) fates with their city-Titan that ate the sky.
youtu.be/aR-KAldshAE?...
youtu.be/aR-KAldshAE?...
October 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
This is the song I used to visualize the pre-history of Cybertron and the rise of the Age of City Speakers, that led to Sideswipe and Sunstreaker's legendary story (and tragic) fates with their city-Titan that ate the sky.
youtu.be/aR-KAldshAE?...
youtu.be/aR-KAldshAE?...
Stormsinger, Chapter 13: Speaker for the Dead
“Choice is not an infection,” Prowl said, fists clenched. “Let him choose! It costs you nothing.”
“It costs me everything!” Sunstreaker growled, a staccato to his words. “And now, it cost you everything."
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
“Choice is not an infection,” Prowl said, fists clenched. “Let him choose! It costs you nothing.”
“It costs me everything!” Sunstreaker growled, a staccato to his words. “And now, it cost you everything."
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
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October 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Stormsinger, Chapter 13: Speaker for the Dead
“Choice is not an infection,” Prowl said, fists clenched. “Let him choose! It costs you nothing.”
“It costs me everything!” Sunstreaker growled, a staccato to his words. “And now, it cost you everything."
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
“Choice is not an infection,” Prowl said, fists clenched. “Let him choose! It costs you nothing.”
“It costs me everything!” Sunstreaker growled, a staccato to his words. “And now, it cost you everything."
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
Reposted by Balloon Arcade
#inktober #lostlightfest two brothers who love each other a normal amount
October 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
#inktober #lostlightfest two brothers who love each other a normal amount
Stormsinger, Chapter 12: The Dead Grove
“The path the wind takes to shape a future landscape is never direct.” Prowl murmured in Sideswipe’s language, tracing his finger down the jagged line of fossilized lightning cutting through his reflection.
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
“The path the wind takes to shape a future landscape is never direct.” Prowl murmured in Sideswipe’s language, tracing his finger down the jagged line of fossilized lightning cutting through his reflection.
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
Stormsinger - Chapter 12 - BalloonArcade - Transformers - All Media Types [Archive of Our Own]
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October 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Stormsinger, Chapter 12: The Dead Grove
“The path the wind takes to shape a future landscape is never direct.” Prowl murmured in Sideswipe’s language, tracing his finger down the jagged line of fossilized lightning cutting through his reflection.
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
“The path the wind takes to shape a future landscape is never direct.” Prowl murmured in Sideswipe’s language, tracing his finger down the jagged line of fossilized lightning cutting through his reflection.
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
Stormsinger, Chapter 11: Heavy is the Crown
“Sideswipe has gone and fallen in love with you,” Sunstreaker said, then both his voice and the light in his optics hardened. “And you are even more the fool to encourage him to temptation by loving him back.”
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
“Sideswipe has gone and fallen in love with you,” Sunstreaker said, then both his voice and the light in his optics hardened. “And you are even more the fool to encourage him to temptation by loving him back.”
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
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October 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Stormsinger, Chapter 11: Heavy is the Crown
“Sideswipe has gone and fallen in love with you,” Sunstreaker said, then both his voice and the light in his optics hardened. “And you are even more the fool to encourage him to temptation by loving him back.”
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
“Sideswipe has gone and fallen in love with you,” Sunstreaker said, then both his voice and the light in his optics hardened. “And you are even more the fool to encourage him to temptation by loving him back.”
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
I had to wear my tooth guard while doing my edits of Stormsinger, Chapter 11: Heavy is the Crown today.
So much jaw clenching.
So much jaw clenching.
October 4, 2025 at 1:16 AM
I had to wear my tooth guard while doing my edits of Stormsinger, Chapter 11: Heavy is the Crown today.
So much jaw clenching.
So much jaw clenching.
Reposted by Balloon Arcade
I am begging you to find a book or movie you've never heard of that looks interesting and take a risk. You don't have to only enjoy things other people have approved.
September 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I am begging you to find a book or movie you've never heard of that looks interesting and take a risk. You don't have to only enjoy things other people have approved.
Stormsinger, Chapter 10: Chaos Particle
“If you think I can do it: a gamble it is then,” Smokescreen said, doorwings held tight. He lined up the cable on his neck socket. “One wild spin of the wheel on the edge of the Rust Sea and see where we land, Commander.”
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
“If you think I can do it: a gamble it is then,” Smokescreen said, doorwings held tight. He lined up the cable on his neck socket. “One wild spin of the wheel on the edge of the Rust Sea and see where we land, Commander.”
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
Stormsinger - Chapter 10 - BalloonArcade - Transformers - All Media Types [Archive of Our Own]
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October 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Stormsinger, Chapter 10: Chaos Particle
“If you think I can do it: a gamble it is then,” Smokescreen said, doorwings held tight. He lined up the cable on his neck socket. “One wild spin of the wheel on the edge of the Rust Sea and see where we land, Commander.”
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
“If you think I can do it: a gamble it is then,” Smokescreen said, doorwings held tight. He lined up the cable on his neck socket. “One wild spin of the wheel on the edge of the Rust Sea and see where we land, Commander.”
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
Sunstreaker glared at Bob as the Insecticon tried to roll itself in the dirt, only succeeding in getting its conical spikes on its carapace stuck.
Shaking his head, Sunstreaker approached to help the pathetic thing turn back over. “How have you made it this far in life?”
Shaking his head, Sunstreaker approached to help the pathetic thing turn back over. “How have you made it this far in life?”
September 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Sunstreaker glared at Bob as the Insecticon tried to roll itself in the dirt, only succeeding in getting its conical spikes on its carapace stuck.
Shaking his head, Sunstreaker approached to help the pathetic thing turn back over. “How have you made it this far in life?”
Shaking his head, Sunstreaker approached to help the pathetic thing turn back over. “How have you made it this far in life?”
I was watching Cyberverse last night (for the first time) and Prowl was heroically launching in car mode to take a shot meant for Optimus. He transformed and I was all: "idiot!! You were a better shield as a car! The bullet is gonna get past your snatched waist"
Then he died.
Then he died.
September 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I was watching Cyberverse last night (for the first time) and Prowl was heroically launching in car mode to take a shot meant for Optimus. He transformed and I was all: "idiot!! You were a better shield as a car! The bullet is gonna get past your snatched waist"
Then he died.
Then he died.
Reposted by Balloon Arcade
Being a bisexual emperor must be the most stressful shit in the world. You go to the inner palace and your wives are scheming. You go to the outer court and the male concubines that you promoted to viziers are fighting. Your wife just poisoned your favorite twink eunuch. There’s no peace
September 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Being a bisexual emperor must be the most stressful shit in the world. You go to the inner palace and your wives are scheming. You go to the outer court and the male concubines that you promoted to viziers are fighting. Your wife just poisoned your favorite twink eunuch. There’s no peace
To quote Sideswipe, this chapter, "I lied." you get the update today (I'm worried I won't have time to update on Saturday)
Stormsinger, Chapter 8: The Power of a Titan
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
Stormsinger, Chapter 8: The Power of a Titan
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
Stormsinger - Chapter 8 - BalloonArcade - Transformers - All Media Types [Archive of Our Own]
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September 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM
To quote Sideswipe, this chapter, "I lied." you get the update today (I'm worried I won't have time to update on Saturday)
Stormsinger, Chapter 8: The Power of a Titan
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
Stormsinger, Chapter 8: The Power of a Titan
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
Reposted by Balloon Arcade
Honestly, the best way to make an artist’s day is by being very specific about what you like about a piece. Geek out a lil. Gush over how they use line, color, texture. Every mark is layed down by the artist, so if you can connect with those little moments, it helps the artist feel seen.
September 24, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Honestly, the best way to make an artist’s day is by being very specific about what you like about a piece. Geek out a lil. Gush over how they use line, color, texture. Every mark is layed down by the artist, so if you can connect with those little moments, it helps the artist feel seen.
Looks like Ao3 will be down Friday.
So I'll post Stormsinger, Chapter 8: The Power of a Titan (where Sunstreaker is being absolutely terrifying and terrible to Prowl, and Prowl connects the dots on a horrible realization about his past), ideally on Saturday, but my weekend is projected to be busy.
So I'll post Stormsinger, Chapter 8: The Power of a Titan (where Sunstreaker is being absolutely terrifying and terrible to Prowl, and Prowl connects the dots on a horrible realization about his past), ideally on Saturday, but my weekend is projected to be busy.
September 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Looks like Ao3 will be down Friday.
So I'll post Stormsinger, Chapter 8: The Power of a Titan (where Sunstreaker is being absolutely terrifying and terrible to Prowl, and Prowl connects the dots on a horrible realization about his past), ideally on Saturday, but my weekend is projected to be busy.
So I'll post Stormsinger, Chapter 8: The Power of a Titan (where Sunstreaker is being absolutely terrifying and terrible to Prowl, and Prowl connects the dots on a horrible realization about his past), ideally on Saturday, but my weekend is projected to be busy.
Stormsinger, Chapter 7: Entangled
Prowl gets confronted with the nature of split-spark bonds, and he is not a fan of being bound to someone by fate.
And the lack of free will that implies.
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
Prowl gets confronted with the nature of split-spark bonds, and he is not a fan of being bound to someone by fate.
And the lack of free will that implies.
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
Stormsinger - Chapter 7 - BalloonArcade - Transformers - All Media Types [Archive of Our Own]
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September 21, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Stormsinger, Chapter 7: Entangled
Prowl gets confronted with the nature of split-spark bonds, and he is not a fan of being bound to someone by fate.
And the lack of free will that implies.
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
Prowl gets confronted with the nature of split-spark bonds, and he is not a fan of being bound to someone by fate.
And the lack of free will that implies.
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
The thought of writing a TF One sequel involving Sunstreaker who is not experiencing the same T-Cog euphoria as everyone else.
Then remembering I'd have to describe how their roads work @_@
It kills the urge.
Then remembering I'd have to describe how their roads work @_@
It kills the urge.
September 21, 2025 at 2:22 AM
The thought of writing a TF One sequel involving Sunstreaker who is not experiencing the same T-Cog euphoria as everyone else.
Then remembering I'd have to describe how their roads work @_@
It kills the urge.
Then remembering I'd have to describe how their roads work @_@
It kills the urge.
Reposted by Balloon Arcade
one of the common threads you will frequently find among devoted adult readers & writers is that as kids the librarian let them get away with reading whatever the fuck they wanted. so much of the scifi and fantasy I fell in love with as a kid was very much Not For Kids, but it made my brain light up
every time we talk about parental permission in terms of book banning I'm like fuck man. kids have rights too. a 17-year-old should be able to check out books at the library without Mom and Dad stepping in. so should a 10-year-old or 7 or whatever. kids deserve SOME goddamn freedom and privacy
September 20, 2025 at 3:52 AM
one of the common threads you will frequently find among devoted adult readers & writers is that as kids the librarian let them get away with reading whatever the fuck they wanted. so much of the scifi and fantasy I fell in love with as a kid was very much Not For Kids, but it made my brain light up
Stormsinger, Chapter 6: The Toll
“Are you frightened of me?” Sideswipe asked, a sudden vulnerability breaking through in his hunched silhouette.
“You’re dangerous,” Prowl answered. No point of lying about that. “But so am I.”
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
“Are you frightened of me?” Sideswipe asked, a sudden vulnerability breaking through in his hunched silhouette.
“You’re dangerous,” Prowl answered. No point of lying about that. “But so am I.”
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
Stormsinger - Chapter 6 - BalloonArcade - Transformers - All Media Types [Archive of Our Own]
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September 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Stormsinger, Chapter 6: The Toll
“Are you frightened of me?” Sideswipe asked, a sudden vulnerability breaking through in his hunched silhouette.
“You’re dangerous,” Prowl answered. No point of lying about that. “But so am I.”
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
“Are you frightened of me?” Sideswipe asked, a sudden vulnerability breaking through in his hunched silhouette.
“You’re dangerous,” Prowl answered. No point of lying about that. “But so am I.”
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
Devastated to learn I will miss being able to get to the puffin colony on Skellig Island in Ireland by two weeks -- after only knowing there were puffins there for 5 minutes.
September 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Devastated to learn I will miss being able to get to the puffin colony on Skellig Island in Ireland by two weeks -- after only knowing there were puffins there for 5 minutes.
Stormsinger, Chapter 5: Consumed
Prowl knew he should be afraid — and a trickle of nervous charge was still feeding his weapons systems — but not because he’d been flirting with a split-spark.
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
Prowl knew he should be afraid — and a trickle of nervous charge was still feeding his weapons systems — but not because he’d been flirting with a split-spark.
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
September 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Stormsinger, Chapter 5: Consumed
Prowl knew he should be afraid — and a trickle of nervous charge was still feeding his weapons systems — but not because he’d been flirting with a split-spark.
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...
Prowl knew he should be afraid — and a trickle of nervous charge was still feeding his weapons systems — but not because he’d been flirting with a split-spark.
archiveofourown.org/works/700386...