re_alignment | [Audio]

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tf: prime | bulkhead

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[This isn't something he ever thought he'd have to announce. He never wanted to do, but he felt obligated to do it. Being the most senior warrior of the team left, it feels like his duty to do it.

He's keeping it short and to the point though. His voice wavering some as he speaks, despite his best efforts. He never was good at controlling his emotions, and this isn't the best time to try.]

Optimus Prime...is dead.

[He would've cut it right there, but then he remembers. Right, he has to clarify which one.]

Our...Optimus Prime.

[With that, he cuts the feed. Primus he could use some high grade right now.]

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...so do I.

[No, Bulk can't say it either. Saying he's dead is hard enough. So is the memory and the remaining guilt that they couldn't do a thing to help him except to kill him.]

I am, he's...takin' it pretty hard. [There's a vented sigh.]

I suppose suggesting the remainder of our association will be more pleasant is far too presumptuous. Even for me.

[He makes a disappointed sound -- not that he could blame anyone for taking this hard, but...]

Understandable. If you require assistance... you know my location.

Heh, the way this place has been in just the two months I been here, I have my doubts. But I wouldn't mind talkin' to ya more, gettin' to know you.

[It doesn't help that Smokescreen is pretty green, so new to fighting.]

Thanks, I will.

As do I, but there is no data to suggest optimism is a detrimental line of thinking.

[The noise he makes is amused.]

Likewise, to be sure. You clearly have a better processor in your cranium than certain others of your universal origin.

[Cough Wheeljack Cough.]

Yeah, we can hope things'll be quiet after this is over, least for a while.

[Things might've been different if he'd kept running with the Wreckers.]

Heh, aint much up there. But gotta use what I got in my noggin for somethin'.

We can hope. But we shouldn't be unprepared.

Yes, well, that's more than can be said of some soldiers I'm familiar with.

Best to be ready for the unexpected. Never know what'll come next.

Yeah, there's been a few 'cons I've known that fit that too. [More than a few, but who's counting?]

All the more reason for me to remain here, in my lab. Preparing.

Hm. I've never made it a habit to be familiar with the Decepticons. On any sort of level. So I likely can't say.

More of them cuff things?

For the moment, yes, I suppose so.

Uh...good luck then. Anything that would help will be good.

It would be far simpler if I had test subjects. But, one does one's best.

Hey, when I get my strength back, I could always test strength them if ya want.

"When you get your strength back?"

You seemed fine enough.

Heh, thanks.

There was...an incident back home, and still kinda recoverin' from it is all.

What sort of incident?

Uh, ever hear of somethin' called Tox-en? [He's not entirely sure how many worlds have this toxic energon.]

No, actually. What is it?

It's...a toxic form of Energon. Causes nausea and dizziness just with a brief contact. Prolonged exposure can lead to paralysis. [There's a pause before the last bit, his voice dipping a little.] Eventually it will snuff out your spark with enough exposure.

A toxic form of energon? I've never heard of any such thing... Dark Energon, certainly.

But never anything toxic.

You're luck then. It's nasty stuff.

You had direct contact with this substance then, I take it.

I....

...to the point that I shouldn't be alive. If it wasn't for Ratchet that is.

And you continue to feel its effects? How long ago did the incident occur?

It's been...between back home and here close to three months.

Not as weak as I was, been workin' to regain strength since I got here.

Edited 2012-12-10 07:03 (UTC)

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audio / locked Guesstimation on time here, lol.