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[The backdrop is definitely the organized interior of the Police Headquarters. McCrane, however, is standing in the open doorway, and the sound of a high-speed racecar can just be heard zooming away.]

This is McCrane, of the Brave Police. I am alive again, for those I have not had the chance to get in touch with yet.

[There were a few, and he felt badly. Especially since he was still coming to terms with having died.]

Blurr and I have encountered a Priority One situation. Overlord has...

[How can he explain this?]

...has been released by Megatronus Prime. Please exercise caution if you are outdoors. We will be attempting to rectify the situation.

[They already were, as Blurr was racing off to keep an eye on Overlord and talk to Megatronus while he made this announcement.]

We have also apprehended the murder suspect Pharma. Law Committee, I am awaiting further instructions on what course of action to take.

((OOC NOTE: REPLIES WILL BE FROM BOTH MCCRANE AND BLURR.))

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By what authority has Megatronus made to allow such a release?!

[He doesn't lose his cool often, but this. This utterly enrages him.]

[McCrane understands. This is not making his day any better, either.]

He sent acolytes.

Warrior-types.

They provided me with this. [He holds up a message pad.]

...I understand why you had to stand down, McCrane. But I don't foresee any logical reason to free someone like Overlord.

[Especially when the Firstforged are keen on accusing those unmarked of being creatures.]

What does the message say?

Neither do I.

It is why I resisted the notion in the first place.

[There might be a shotgun shell or two in the walls now. Sorry.]

It says 'Lord Megatronus Prime commands the release of this prisoner.'

It's signed with a Glyph.

[He turns on his video so it can be seen.]

[D'aw McCrane. You're such a good cop, at least in Magnus's perspective.]

I see.

And Blurr is talking to him right now?

[He feels the same about you. It's too bad that all the 'sama' and the occasional 'sempai' only translate into 'sir.']

Blurr is en-route, and simultaneously tracking Overlord's progress.

[He locks this post, since...it suddenly occurs to him that Overlord could look.]

Good. I will inquire him with further updates.

Is there anything that you need at this time?

Not at this time, no.

I'll maintain vigilance over the other prisoner we have in custody, and be prepared should Blurr need backup.

...

It is also good to see you back again, sir. [He noticed you didn't do you paperwork for a week. That, he was sure, meant you were dead.]

Very good. I will prepare myself much in the same way.

Thank you, McCrane. I am glad to be back. [That's not a bad conclusion to make, sadly.]

I much prefer it when we're all safe.

[And alive. It's strange how both of those options seem so...temporary, here.]

Blurr has suggested that you and I work on relocating Pharma. There is apparently someone that arrived who would wish to do him harm.

...

Do you know where we could take him?

It's unfortunate how rare that is.

Somewhere unusual and unexpected. Perhaps... the recreational center, or at least a part of it?

Is this normal, for Cybertron? [Because it isn't normal for Earth.]

[He starts thinking when you recommend that, though. Because Gunmax has given him an idea.]

Perhaps...

Perhaps we should take him to one of the Firstforged temples.

If Tarn started a commotion on their grounds, then they would react.

[Since their landlords are getting all up in police business, maybe it's time to do the same in reverse.]

War became normal for us. But the situations we've come across here, in dealing with the Firstforged... not terribly.

That. That is a wise idea, McCrane. Well thought.

I was hoping this planet would provide your kind with peace. [From everything he's heard, you all deserve it.] However, it has been like a...[He pauses, to make sure he finds the right word for this.]...like a nightmare.

I'll find out which one he is aligned with. We should head there.

I had hoped that as well, but it seems some things don't change. It is what it is; all we can do is fight against it and keep the others safe.

Very good. I will meet you there.

That is our job, yes.

I can tell we're going to be busy. [On the other hand, he likes working overtime, so there is that.]

I appreciate it.

He didn't come but he sent _{us acolytes with a message}I AM going to speak with him right not.

Blurr, keep me updated. Please.

I will Magnus I also have a a task for you.

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