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[neverputincharge]

[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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[neverputincharge]

More of them cuff things?

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[sciencetank]

For the moment, yes, I suppose so.

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[neverputincharge]

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

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[sciencetank]

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

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[neverputincharge]

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

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[sciencetank]

"When you get your strength back?"

You seemed fine enough.

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[neverputincharge]

Heh, thanks.

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

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[sciencetank]

What sort of incident?

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[neverputincharge]

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

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[sciencetank]

No, actually. What is it?

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[neverputincharge]

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.

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[sciencetank]

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

But never anything toxic.

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[neverputincharge]

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

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[sciencetank]

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

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[neverputincharge]

I....

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

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[sciencetank]

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

audio / locked Guesstimation on time here, lol.

[neverputincharge]

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.

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[sciencetank]

Hm. And you're still working to recover...

... What was your primary function, in your world?

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[neverputincharge]

Warrior in Team Prime, stationed on earth. We were a small team though, only five of us.

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[sciencetank]

Hm. Given such a function... and with that frame of yours... to require such a lengthy recovery period bodes ill indeed. Indeed...

Are you aware of whether any such substance is present on this Cybertron?

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[neverputincharge]

Yeah, though evidently at some point Smokescreen joined the team. Which brought us to six.

No, I'm not. I certainly hope not, though.

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[sciencetank]

...

There's only one way to be certain, isn't there?

[PERCEPTOR, NO.]

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[neverputincharge]

Don't tell me yer gonna go look for it.

[Are you crazy?]

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[sciencetank]

Of course I am.

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[neverputincharge]

What the pit for? That stuff could kill you. Plus affect others that get near it.