[Video - naturally, locked from Tarn... for now]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

[Oh, look, it's Ambulon again. And he's... purple and blue? His original paint coat looks pretty awful and faded, but he's really not interested in doing anything about it, naturally. He's trying not to look worried, so it's the usual expression of ennui.]

Has anyone seen or heard from Drift? I've tried his place at Vector's temple, but he's not there. Tried asking any of the acolytes around the place, and they seem equally clueless. Any messages have gone unanswered.

I'm... [really concerned/frustrated, but no, no need to say that] I need to see Drift, you see, for a follow-up on recent repairs. He was suppose to check in earlier, but... Well, here we are. If he's gone and over-exerted himself, he might have re-opened his wounds.

If anyone's seen him, please let me know.

---

You and Vandal appear to be the closest to Drift. I've tried speaking with Vandal, but it seems she's busy. I haven't heard much from you on the link, either, so... I'm not sure if you'll receive this message, but on the off chance you do, please tell me Drift's with you and everything is okay. That neither of you have gone and done something stupid.

[With some effort] I'm concerned about him. With Tarn here, our confrontation, and his death... [and he curses] Just let me know if you have any information.

---

You... Have you done anything with Drift?

[It's a valid concern]

[ooc: permission from drift-mun to make this post! uvu a kick off start to the recent event, hopefully?]

Comments

[Video]

[rungout]

I spoke with Drift recently--he's missing though? That..

[Yeah Rung's looking a little worried there, especially considering how off Drift had seemed; how distraught he'd seemed over the things they discussed.]

First Ultra Magnus, now Drift..

[Video/Locked]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

Pardon me if I'm overstepping any boundaries by asking for what is classified information, but did Drift happen to say anything to you?

[Video/Locked]

[rungout]

[Rung hesitates a moment, never one to give out information like Ambulon is asking for.]

...He was having an issue with another, he didn't give details on who it was and I didn't pry. He seemed to be alright when he left my office though. I advised him to confront the individual and go from there.

AUDIO;

[engrishdetective]

Drift's gone missing?

No. Could it be?!

Like that's never happened before.

AUDIO;

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

Your valuable input and concern has been noted.

AUDIO;

[engrishdetective]

What I'm saying is that for all we know, he's probably off brooding somewhere and feeling absolutely terrible for himself or whatever. I'm not about to get real worked up about it.

[raceme]

I spoke to him a few days ago ABOUT the race track. Maybe he left to find Wing? I don't seem to be able to find him anywhere.

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

I suppose. But he knew he had an appointment to keep, and I liked to think he'd at least... keep it. [Here's to being hopeful.]

[raceme]

Hm...do you think that something is calling them again? It would explain why some people have gone missing.

[deadlydoctor]

[Knock Out cares little about Drift whatsoever but looking at you it's just plain PAINFUL for him.]

Ghhhhh....how can you live like this, Primus.

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

Quite easily, in fact. Thank you for your concern.

[deadlydoctor]

It's disgusting.

[Audio]

[winged_knight]

[Someone's flying far outside Haven but steadily closing, the Link finally coming in range. The signal is poor, full of static and weak in strength, but Wing catches enough of the message to be concerned.]

Ambul...***...gone for a while...***...seen him since last wee...***...at's happening?

[If he'd taken off on this sabbatical and something had happened to Drift while he was gone...he might not forgive himself. He pushes his engines far into the yellow; not the most comfortable of things given his current state of repair, but as long as it keeps him moving that matters little.]

[Video]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

Wing, I'm afraid you're breaking up. I'm getting mostly static on my end here. [frown] But I've gathered enough to see he's not with you. Get back to me when you're in a clearer area.

[Audio]

[winged_knight]

[He puts some more distance beneath his wings and tries again once he's closer. The anxiety is clear in his voice.]

I'm on my way back. What's going on?

[Video]

[organ_pharming]

[He knows he's not your favorite person right now but he can't help commenting.]

He's probably dead. And because I've come to realize that the universe hates me- I'm sure he'll be back anyway.


.....

I see you are back to wearing your old colors. [Your true colors, if you ask Pharma.]

[Video]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

[BOSS YOU'RE SUCH A DINK]

That is a legitimate concern I've all ready considered. However, I'd prefer not to take drastic measures before I'm certain there are other things I can do. Best not to leap to conclusions and then do something stupid without thinking through all the possibilities.

[You get that low jab? I hope you do.]

Yes. It's hard to keep up with appearances when you lack the materials. Either way, I could care less. Better than living in the past, right?

[jabjabjab]

[vandalization]

Oh mother fucker.

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

[sigh]

Did he happen to contact you before he went missing? Anything he might have said to suggest where he might have gone...?

[video]

[invisiblepinkboat]

I could keep an optic out, but even with speed there's a lot of area to cover... and I'll keep out of the nearest Badlands.

[She pauses then and looks Ambulon over. Well, what she can see anyway. The faded look's sort of awkward, but the colours themselves...]

Would you need energon to make the colours brighter again, or how does that work for you? That's a nice colourscheme, by the way.

[But she's not going to pry as to why he'd covered it up initially.]

[video]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

Thank you. Any help is much appreciated. I know Drift has a tendency to... "wander off", but he can't be stupid enough to just disappear. Not without speaking to someone or leaving a note, at least. And with Tarn here, I. [He pauses, pinches the bridge of his nose] Am jumping to conclusions, I know.

[Though, the last bit-- Ambulon's optics shutter and he feels slight... heat? in his cheekplates?] ... Oh. Well. I do need repainting and touching up, but... It's not important right now.

[docbot]

[GRUMP.]

I'll keep an eye out for him. If he's gone and done something inadvisable...

[Oh so much grump.]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

[We can grump together]

If you see him before I do, and it's obvious he's not injured or maimed or anything, check the repair I made on his arm actuator. Make sure he didn't open his wounds. And if you slap him upside the head, I will not be opposed.

[Video on the same lock as the one addressed to him]

[songofmypeople]

I don't make it a habit to indulge traitors, but if you'd really like to know, comes over and ask in person.

[perma nervous video lawd]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

I'd say you're quite ridiculously and tragically hung-up on traitors, actually.

[frown] I'm not an idiot, Tarn. Just... [ARGH FACEPALM] What did I even expect?