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[lifepersists]

[ First Aid is still hard at work, but he's back to video. He's got some kind of oil on his hands and he looks pretty satisfied now. ]

The pyre is almost ready. The ceremony will be tomorrow. Those who have loved ones amongst the dead, please let me know if you wish to light their pyre mound.





[ Megatronus ]
I told you, it's all about phrasing.

[ This is practically a grin with his optics. ]

Anyway, I wasn't trying to gloat. I actually would like to ask you for a favor. Do you think you can assist with the fire?
[ Megatronus ]

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[thehardway]

I will be responsible for Hot Rod and Rodimus.

If no one else volunteers for Tailgate or Hound, I will handle them as well.

[lifepersists]

Of course. Before the ceremony, I'll be sure that you're aware which is theirs.







That's if you couldn't tell already. [ Hot Rod and Rodimus both had pretty distinct shapes about their frames, even when wrapped up. ]

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[thehardway]

I'll know.

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[thxforthememories]

... Chieftain.

I will... take care of the Chieftain. Please.

[lifepersists]

Okay. I'll direct you to the correct pyre for the ceremony.

[thxforthememories]

Thank you.

... do you think... this is going to help?

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[notyourblueangel]

. . . if no one else wants it, I will deal with Megatron.

[A closure in a sense . . . if not the same kind as others are looking for.]

[lifepersists]

[ Megatron is probably one of the most controversial ones. He gives a slightly suspicious look. ]

Thank you. He should be one of the biggest. Shouldn't be hard to find.

[notyourblueangel]

[What, he's a Decepticon, of course he'd offer to honor his overlord. Or just make sure he STAYS deceased - mech tried to reduce him to spare parts, literally! He nods.]

I'm sure I'll manage.

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[winged_knight]

Megatron's pyre will be large, having multiple people light it might be fitting in a way...

I'd like to join you in lighting it, if you're amiable?

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[notyourblueangel]

[The Seeker hesitates . . . but you're not only a friend, you're one of only two or three people who might guess his deeper intentions for "putting Megatron to rest". He nods.]

I'd be honored. Thank you, Wing.

[winged_knight]

If no one steps forward for Misfire, let it be me. [He made a promise, to Fulcrum.] At that rate, Fulcrum as well.

I...would like to aid with Megatron's as well. If possible. [Their relationship had been...complex. But, incredibly significant.]

[lifepersists]

Alright. I'll put you down for them.

Of course. More than one person can light a pyre. They're... big.

[ OH. After thought. ]

Ah-- Wing. Would you like to say something for the dead at the ceremony?

[ Read: he'd like you to. ]

[winged_knight]

Thank you, on both accounts. I would like that, and I have a feeling Drift might wish to as well...

[He tips his helm at the question.]

Certainly. I said some words for Rodimus, I do the same again here. [Though, less specific.]

I will be so sad if no one claims poor fisitron ;-;

[sword_redemption]

[Drift frowns. Looks like both the mechs he'd be concerned with are spoken for. They probably have better claim, anyway. Who was he to Rodimus, who couldn't be bothered to speak to him? Who was he to Megatron, but a traitor?]

If it's not too late, can we add one more?

First Aid would light him. X(

[lifepersists]

No, it's not too late. What can I help you with, Drift?

[sword_redemption]

I have, uh, an old friend. Part of him, anyway.

/sneaks in gently...

[winged_knight]

Will you help me with Megatron's? First Aid said multiple people can light a pyre.

And well, his will be...considerable.

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[giftofthemagi]

Ceremony?

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[lifepersists]

[ Whoa, what are you. You can talk. ]

Yes. A funeral ceremony.

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[raceme]

I woudl like to help with Fulcrum, Ironfist and Megatrons's pyre. I had killed the first one, worked with the second one to make a stasis container and I had fought with the last one. I owe them this, at the very least.

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[deadlydoctor]

Oh, oh... can I light Optimus's? [Knock Out actually look pretty cheerful.]

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[neverputincharge]

There's no way in pit I'm gonna let you do that.

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[megatronicpolarity]

Misdirection has never been my strong suit.

[Megatronus' own sense of humor comes with more of a poker face than First Aid's, but his tone reveals that he's not bothered by the other mech's teasing.]

I could spare a few moments from my duties to assist you, yes.

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[lifepersists]

Now you're just teasing me. It wasn't like I was telling lies or anything.

[ He gets it, at least. ]

Thank you. I figured you'd enjoy it.