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[electriccon]

Attention, citizens. This is Kaon, of the DJD.

[...There has to be some kind of mistake. Aside from the intimidating Tesla coils sticking from his shoulders, the supposed DJD member on the screen looks... pathetic. His optics -- or, where they should be -- are completely hollowed out and dark. These manage to amplify the simple frown on his face into a full-out expression of apathy.

Regardless, the mech continues on with his small announcement.]

It has come to my attention that this is an alternate and, how you say... primitive. Version of the Cybertron that I assume most of us originally come from. But admittedly, I don't quite care about that at the moment. I have one simple request from you all: if you have seen any other member of the DJD -- first and foremost, Tarn, but others are greatly acceptable as well -- it would be in your best interests to inform me of their location.

[Curiously, the mech bows his head, and actually smiles.]

Thank you. That is all.

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[sword_redemption]

That's who you were. The DJD doesn't exist here. The war doesn't exist here.

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[electriccon]

[And he's still just smiling.]

Pardon me if I'm not inclined to listen to an unfamiliar voice -- until our mission is complete, I'd think that we are.

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[sword_redemption]

Then why ask if you're only going to listen to those who might know you?

Your mission. What's that again?

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[songofmypeople]

[He's just going to ooze on in here]

"Drift," you of all people should be familiar with our mission. But if you've forgotten, it would be my pleasure to reacquaint you.

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[sword_redemption]

Do you really think killing me will accomplish anything? Especially here?

[Because Drift's pretty sure Vector would not take having one of his own killed very well. ]

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[electriccon]

Because I'm simply look to re-group with my team, if any of them are here.

I was under the impression the DJD's mission was quite obvious. But I'd be happy to explain it in detail for you, if you'd like.

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[sword_redemption]

[How does that even answer the question? Oh, right DJD. They're probably just as crazy as rumors say.]

Let's make this clear. Killing...doesn't happen here. The war doesn't happen here. Whatever you think you stand for...it isn't here.

Don't believe me? Ask Megatron.

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[electriccon]

[Is that a pause of shock or simply processing? It's hard to tell. Either way, his answer is the same.]

I'll be sure to.

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[rstlsslegsyndrm]

[OH COME ON]

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[stabbywheelfeet]

How can you be looking for someone when you don't even have any optics to see them with?

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[electriccon]

Mm, those kind of comments become less funny the more you expect to hear them.

Consider it more a figure of speech. I take it you don't know where he is.

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[stabbywheelfeet]

Or maybe you just don't have a sense of humor.

Who were you looking for again? I wasn't listening.

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[electriccon]

I'm quite certain that I do, it's just more... up to par than yours.

The fact you remembered I'm looking for someone at all is amazing to me.

[How many ways can Kaon casually insult Sideswipe before he gets bored?]

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[stabbywheelfeet]

Right... the blind Decepticon groupie is more "up to par" than me.

Yeah, you'd think the fact you have hideous gaping holes in your face would really be a distraction, wouldn't you? Fortunately, I'm used to looking at ugly faceplates.

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[electriccon]

Mm, what a feisty little Autobot we have here.

[Taking it alllllllll in stride here. Although the way electricity arcs through his coils on occasion indicates he's only willing to play along for a little while longer.]

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[stabbywheelfeet]

I'm not sure if I should be offended, or not.

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[winged_knight]

[Guiding Hand help him, more DJD. Could the timing be worse? NOPE.]

I'm afraid you'll find your form of justice irrelevant here. Just as the factions are.

However if you need assistance peaceably settling in here then I'd be happy to accommodate you.

[Emphasis on peaceably.]

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[electriccon]

That's I've been told.

The only thing I need is to know if my team is here. Which I do.

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[winged_knight]

So you've found them, then?

[Not the best news Wing's gotten recently.]

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[electriccon]

I am aware of at least one member's presence, yes.

[raceme]

Tarn is here, yes. [No point on denying that.] HOWEVER, the DJD's ways of action are now allowed here. Things have changed.

[electriccon]

I'm not here to dispute that. I am simply looking to get in contact with the leader of my team.

[Kaon's voice is polite, but curt.]

[raceme]

I'm glad to hear that. [Blurr can match the police but cold tone very well.]I'm sure he will answer you eventually.

[electriccon]

As am I.

[raceme]

Good.

And you served under Tarn's command for a long time?

[electriccon]

Quite. Not as long compared to some of the others.

[Kaon smiles.]

Curious about our organization, are you?

[raceme]

Oh, right, The Others.

I'm curious about everything. [Have a smile back, he can play this game too.] And I just love to get to know others better.

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[notyourblueangel]

Seconding Blurr. The DJD has no authority here.

Regardless of what that fanatic Tarn says.

[electriccon]

And my response to that is the same as what I told him. I imagine I can expect to hear that a lot.

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[rednotbluethx]

So, yer Tarn's buddy, huh? One of them Dee-Jay-Dee dudes.

[Wait for it.]

I bet I could probably fit my entire arm in one of yer sockets.

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[electriccon]

I am one of his teammates, yes.

[Kaon just smiles, although electricity quietly starts to arc around the coils on his back.]

I'd advise you not to try it.

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[rednotbluethx]

Yeaaaa. An' yer the one who takes care of that ugly, droolin', stupid, annoyin' pet he's got wit' him, right? 'Cause I'm about t'put that fragger out of its misery.

[OHO A CHALLENGE] Whatta gonna do if I do? It ain't like I'm gonna hurt ya or nuttin', if yer scared.

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[electriccon]

I could generate enough electricity to completely fry your systems while still keeping you online, and then let the Pet devour you while you can do nothing but watch. Do you really want to take the risk?

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[rednotbluethx]

[Frenzy actually... considers it.] It sounds like fun, no matter how wrong ya may be, but I'm too valuable t'Tarn fer him t'lose. [He's so proud - and so stupid.]

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[electriccon]

...Valuable? To Tarn?

[Eyebrow raise of the 'orly' sort.]

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[rednotbluethx]

Yea! [PREEN] I'm his right hand guy! [MORE PREENING] Go 'head! Ask 'im!