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Hey dudes an' dudettes. Been a rough time of it. I know. We were all put into a bad spot an' had to crawl out of it.

I want you all to remember somethin', though:

It's not your fault. You did what y'had to. And in the end, you aren't alone, whoever you are. You rock.

I'm no medic, so I can't fix you up physically, any of you. But let me play a bit to ease your sparks, souls, hearts, and embers, yeah?

[TO: Ravage, Kay, Kagerou, Miko]

I'm thinkin' the lot of us should get together for a bit. Not for anything big. I know it sounds a bit cheesy, but maybe somethin' like a nap or something. Always better with some company.

We could use it, yeah?

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[TO: Nexus Prime]

Hey, Big Dude. How's Vector hangin' in there?

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[TO: Fort Max]

Soooo. I think we got off on the wrong foot.

[Well, actually, Max threatened him the first time they talked. And barely tolerated him the second time. And punched him the third time. But fourth's time the charm! And Soundwave doesn't often hold a grudge.]

I wanted you t'know that you're still welcome to Haven's Hub. If it helps, I'll, uh. I'll cover up my symbol. Whatever makes you feel more welcome.

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I'd like it if y'stopped by, yeah.

I know, physically, that y'weren't. It's yer heart I'm worried about, Kagerou.

Then I will. Are you there now?

I don't have a heart. Only an AI, remember? Only programming and data.

Sure am!

Of course you do. Kagerou, you feel hurt and pain and love and sadness and... and everything, just like the rest of us do. You're just as alive as I am.

Then I'll come now.

That could just be programming. I could just be made to feel those things... And if I could shut it off right now, I would. It would be simpler, then -- living would be so much simpler.

Hey now. Living... no, it ain't easy, but listen. I would never trade my emotions for anything. I'm glad I can remember what it's like to miss someone, but also how good it feels to be around people I love. I couldn't imagine what it'd be like to live not feelin' as I do.

I don't think it's programming. I think it's you, and who you are. You're young, so I know a lot of this is tons to take on. You're... heh, you're kinda like a newborn dude, huh? Almost.

I don't... like missing someone. I don't like feeling as if I'm only tolerated by the others. I don't like knowing it's my fault the Chieftain is dead. It hurts. I'm tired of hurting so much, Soundwave.

Life. Living. It wasn't supposed to be this way.

Newborn? I... maybe. I've already lived here longer than I did back there.

Kagerou. I know what it's like to hurt, I really do. I miss my other kids and friends so much. It hurts, knowin' I'm probably never gonna see Starscream again. That people hate me just because of my faction and not taking the time to know me for who I am. I know these feelings.

But I know that it helps, being around those I love. Those who love me. So come see me. Kay, Miko, Ravage, and me. Let's relax for awhile. Then you tell me how awful it is. Yeah?

Heh. You're still a kid in comparison to me, y'know.

That's... all you can do? Try and stay with people like that?

Then, I'll come. If you think it's best.

[He's pretty much willing to try anything at this point.]

I am?

No, there are other things. I'll try to teach you more after we get some rest, yeah?

I think so.

[He laughs a little.] Sure! I'm a few thousand years old, dude.

All right. I trust you... I'm coming now.

[Wee woo wee woo flying and stuff.]

A... few thousand?

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