It’s been nine days since the last content post.
…Still better than my usual times.
Remnants
Part 2D: Meissa
(Ski)
Story: Second-oldest of the survivors and the group’s unofficial co-leader, Meissa can be alternately warm and supportive or cold and unyielding as the situation demands, but her overall concern is looking out for the others and what’s best for them - often at the expense of her own well-being.
Her family having originated from the frozen coasts of the Southern Polar Continent, Meissa has taken to traveling down there when the stress becomes too much, aimlessly exploring the cold wastes to clear her head.
I’m fairly happy with this build overall, but the limbs bug me a bit.
Back view. The gear back there is for purely aesthetic purposes, sadly.
The arm. A bit too long overall, I think, but they’re decent. Surprisingly, the elbow there doesn’t actually have any of the pieces grinding or pressing against each other, though they are spaced very closely.
The legs, by contrast, are a bit too short ans skinny. Didn’t take any pictures of the upper leg since it’s fairly obvious, but here’s the lower parts.
And the massive shoulderpads of doom.
Meissa’s frill is even taller than Dubhe’s.
The main torso; front, side, and back. Two things I’m rather proud of here: The limited but present waist joint, and the oft-mentioned Vahki Waist, both of which utilize the same Metru upper-arm piece. As for the big black thing on her lower-back, my in-story excuse is that it’s a fanny pack of some sort.
And the skis and ski poles, the latter of which can hook onto the former for storage.
And then those, in turn, hook onto her back.
Unfortunately, this only serves to emphasize her top-heaviness.
Comparison to the original. The most immediate thing I think of, looking at this picture, is that “the ski poles have been doubled!”
Also that I need more blue on Meissa.
The disk arm attaches to the elbow, as per usual. Also, forgot to mention that the shoulders have extra articulation.
Posing with her is somewhat of a hassle due to the heavy shoulderpads weighing her down; should I ever redo her legs, I may add support pistons and see if that helps any. On the other hand, the torso joint, while limited, is still helpful in a subtle sort of way.
Not in the mood for nonsense.
And the headshot with the disk.
Interactions!
Meissa is mature enough not to let Lesath’s antics get to her, and Lesath is smart enought not to push her buttons. However, his tendancy to pester the others is still enough to give her a strong migrane.
Meissa is one of the few who has remained somewhat close to Dubhe despite the latter’s ■■■■■ in personality, often talking with her and being supportive and understanding. Dubhe appreciates it, but does her best to keep these discussions a secret, as it would ‘ruin her image.’
Meissa has an even closer relationship with Antares, however. They never “officially” became an item, but after growing together naturally over the past several years, it is generally aknowledged among all eight that they are, and that they are absolutely adorable. Antares does his best to help Meissa bear her burdens, and Meissa seems to be one of the few people who can get him to slow down once in a while.
Pose as a team, because you are a team!
Next Time: We now interrupt your regularly-scheduled interruption!