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[percept]

I wish to return my gift. It was not necessary, and I do not feel that I am the best caretaker for any variety of pet, cybernetic or no.

[ The camera pans out slightly, and it becomes apparent that there is a rather odd looking bird perched on the end of Perceptor's shoulder scope. It looks like a metal owl, large by human standards but still tiny compared to Perceptor, that swivels it's head to watch what he's doing with large, luminous eyes. He hasn't even bothered to remove the ribbon and bow wrapped around it. ]

I would, however, wish to keep it long enough to fun a few more diagnostics. Superficially it bears a general resemblance to the Strigidae of Earth, in particular the genus Megascops, although how such a construct exists so far from the planet...

[ He trails off in thought, the owl shifting on his scope, fluffing up metal plumage. ]

Regardless, I will be seeking a more permanent home for it.

Comments

Re: [audio]

[percept]

Intelligent, perhaps, but not wise.

[audio]

[sword_redemption]

Wiser than I am just for thinking like that.

[It's an attempt to reach out. He's lost Rodimus, and Megatron and now...Gasket's getting thrown in his face. He doesn't want to lose any more.]

Re: [audio]

[percept]

A wise mech would not have been nearly so foolish as I have been.

[ He's made far too many mistakes recently, all of the having blown up in his face in some fashion. ]

[audio]

[sword_redemption]

A wise mech would accept a compliment. [Almost a grin behind the words.]

Re: [audio]

[percept]

Even if he does not deserve it?

[audio]

[sword_redemption]

If it's sincerely meant, yes.

[Audio] woo and now i can use icons again

[percept]

I... Suppose. [ It takes a lot of work not to sound dubious. ]

[Audio] \o/

[sword_redemption]

Better 'suppose' harder. Or I'll try a different compliment.

[deadlydoctor]

You analyzed Kagerou's frame fairly extensively? my apologies, I did not know that you had that sort of relationship. I guess this explains why the bird likes you.

[video]

[percept]

Not that I am aware of, no. The only vocalizations I have witnessed have been fairly standard for the species.

[percept]

[ So deadpan. ] We are merely friends. My interest in his frame is purely scientific.

[percept]

Mm, I do not have anything else on my agenda, and I was planning on coming to see you regardless.

[Audio]

[percept]

Compliments are unnecessary, Drift.

[Audio]

[sword_redemption]

Unnecessary, maybe. Doesn't mean they're not sincere and don't have a purpose.

[vandalization]

Well okay. You know I always like to see you, Percival.

[video]

[rednotbluethx]

Aww, ya mean animal-like as in I could tear ya up ta shreds an' wreck yer scrap up?

I'm flattered, Autobutt!

[video]

[percept]

I was thinking more along the lines of small and ceaselessly aggravating.

[ THIS IS WHY PERCY HAS NO FRIENDS. ]

[percept]

Consider me on my way.

[vandalization]

See you soon.

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[percept]

[ Perceptor arrives not too long later, looking mildly disgruntled. The source of his unease is still perched up on his scope, head rotating this way and that as it takes in it's surroundings. ]

Hello, Karrie.

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[vandalization]

[ She sits up in bed, looking from him to the owl and back again. ]

Hey Perce.

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[percept]

[ He stands there awkwardly for a moment before sighing, reaching up with one hand, gathering up the owl, and lowering to Vandal's level.

It perches in the palm of his hand, ruffling metal feathers and blinking... well. Owlishly. ]

This is it. On my way here I debated referring to it as 'Scope,' given it's apparent affection for the aforementioned appendage.

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[vandalization]

[ She cautiously reaches out to stroke the metal feathers, visibly delighted by how cute it is. ]

He's adorable. Very fitting for you...

Scope? Scope is okay. Still think Owley is the way to go, but Scope is cute.

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[percept]

She.

[ The correction slips out before he can stop himself, and he immediately looks flustered. ]

That is-- Female is the default sex of organic life on Earth, from a biological standpoint, and as this is clearly based off of a species of Earth avian I would imagine it only appropriate to judge it by the standards of your planet.

Assuming it has any sex or gender at all.

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[vandalization]

[ DUBIOUS, WRY SMILE. ]

Oh, pardon me. Of course.

She.