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[solianpolarity]

[The feed snaps on just as Solus Prime folds down her massive hammer in a transformation of it's own, tucking it around to latch onto her back. It is probably for the best; the brief glimpse is enough to catch sight of a massive weapon dotted with a small spattering of energon-gore.

The source of the fluid is largely hidden away, wrapped heavily in a tarp and tucked carefully in the crook of the massive Prime's arm. Only the edge of a brightly colored limb poking past the length of the tarp gives evidence to the dead mech's identity before she speaks up - and even then, it is already fading to gray.]


The one known as Hot Rod was overcome by influence of the darkness. He retained enough will to ask for assistance in ending the situation.


[She nods down at the body briefly, resigned but respectful.]


It was swift.

...If there is anyone who would wish to claim the remains, do speak up. Otherwise, he will be taken care of.

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[thehardway]

I will claim them.

[Video] breaking my heart

[solianpolarity]

Very well.

I will be here.

[She simply pings him with her location, before closing the video feed.]

[thehardway]

[He'll go get that taken care of, then.]

Just ignore this if you're still unsure about handwaving :V

[solianpolarity]

[The body will be more securely wrapped when he arrives, tucked in and tied securely and set down within easy reach, with as much respect as can be given by a humble tarp in such short notice.]

ACTION; if you're good for this

[thehardway]

[Ultra Magnus transforms from his vehicle mode upon arrival. He peers down at the way the body's been wrapped, looking both mournful and exhausted.]

ACTION; WELL I WAS until the retail holiday nation attacked 8[

[solianpolarity]

[Solus glances down at the smaller mech, face grim as she takes in his state.]

...I am sorry for your losses. Do what you will with the remains, but if your customs involve entombment or burial, be sure to pay your respects outside of the boundaries of the Haven.

[She gestures down at the wrapped frame, venting a heavy sigh.]

As much as I would spare you the knowledge, the lack of it is simply not safe. Unicron's defilement does not always end with death.

ACTION; it's all good, i understand :C

[thehardway]

You owe me no apology, Solus Prime. You did as you were required to. Just as... I was required to.

I should have been there for him.

[But he wasn't. He made a promise to Hot Rod.

Ultra Magnus slowly kneels down, lifting up the body into his arms as he'd done with so many by now. He looks down at the tarp.]

Foolish, I know. You can't hear me, but I am sorry, Hot Rod.

[He looks up to Solus Prime.] ...Thank you. For your advice, and for handling this.

ACTION; <3

[solianpolarity]

[She sighs, watching on quietly has the grieving mech pays his respects. Solus nods grimly in acknowledgement to the thanks.]

I truly wish I could have done more. And from what I have seen, you and your allies did what you could as well. There is no shame in that.

...Obviously I did not know him, but given his final request, I doubt this mech would have wanted a friend to be burdened with doing what I did.