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[VIDEO] [Origin: Vector Prime's Temple] Let's do some merry-making!

[The bright countenance of the white flier some of you recognize as Wing appears on the vid comm, his face cheery.]

Greetings Vectorians and other fellow residents of Haven!

I'd like to extend an open invitation to a social gathering. I know many of us at Vector Prime's tower have not had much chance to get to know each other, and we have recent additions in the form of Drift and any new members joining us from the recent group of Refugees. [Wing would love to meet you, come and say Hi!] The Red Rust virus has also been cured which is even more cause for thanks. [Kudos to Pharma.]

So please come join us in celebration! [He's practically beaming here. Uhh, sorry if you have spots in your eyes now.]

All peaceful participants are welcome, you need not be one of Vector's Marked to attend. [Non-peaceful participants might run the risk of finding themselves discovering how far down it is to the force field at the bottom of the gorge in which the temple is located. Just sayin'. Crash at your own risk.]

[Now he looks serious, like he's getting down to the real nitty-gritty.]

Okay. As you can imagine, our sources of entertainment here are limited. If you have any particular talents for performance you'd like to grace us with or other resources--like music or games--that could aid us then such contributions would be quite welcome! Some refreshments will be served.

Ah, let's see, what else... RSVP is not required but encouraged, especially if you plan to bring any contribution of food, beverage or entertainment. Hmm, for those who aren't consumers of energon, please let me know your needs/preferences, and hopefully we can work together to see them met?

That's it for now, thanks and good day!

[Looks like there's a data packet attached, with date, time and location included. (LOG HERE)]

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[Safsgsd did you just wink? Are robots allowed to wink? Her face heats up under her helmet. Stop being so cool.]

Oh then this will be fun. Energon? Is that what you guys eat or something?

You wouldn't happen to be able to get some whiskey or something there for us humans, would you?

[Well if they aren't no one told Wing.

I certainly hope so. And yes it's our fuel, it tends to be toxic to organics though.

I can see what I can get. Is, "Whiskey" your preference?

Hmm. Good to know.

Well, I'll take any alcohol, but if you can get me whiskey? You'll be my best friend.

I'm pretty sure we can arrange that. There anything else you need? Can I accurately assume you don't live off whiskey?

[He can't really imagine that, but doesn't know much about humans so...]

If I could, Wing? I would.

Unfortunately not though. I haven't actually... eaten anything in like. three days so. Do you know if there's any human food around here?

Edited 2012-07-26 07:51 (UTC)

A constant state of drunkness eh? I dare say that'd get some people in trouble, myself included! [Another wink, since it worked so well last time.]

Three days? Is that normal? There are other humans here yes, so there must be human food. The Acolyte assigned to aid me with this party has been able to provide most all mundane things, so I think both food and whiskey should be no problem. However we should get you in touch with the other humans here for the long term.

[That actually makes her duck her head.]

Fuckin' A, Wing. You mind dialing back the charm a bit? Some of us need to function.

Yeah three days isn't normal. Haven't really wanted to eat, though. What with the uh. Life threatening wound and all. Other shit. Anyways, I really appreciate it, buddy.

[Hey that worked too. Go figure, some things are universal. Learning to read humans might be easier the expected. Except that the your EM field does nothing. That's weird. It's the suit and not you, but still, weird.]

[He's laughs.] I'm sorry. [Only kind of.] Is it bothering you?

Still, if you're in wound recovery you need sustenance even more. [He seems genuinely concerned now.] If Ratchet hasn't seen to it then we certainly should. I'll see what I can find and bring it by. You need water too, yes?

Not in any conventional sense.

[She laughs and cuts herself off with a soft groan of pain.]

Ohhh hurts to laugh.

And I have plenty of water. I was offered something to eat, but I was spiking a fever pretty bad and I wasn't able to keep it down at the time.

[He processes that for a second.] Well no... there's not much conventional about this whole conversation, is there? [His mouth twitches into a smirk.]

Hey now, don't go hurting yourself. Those ribs still tender? [He peers critically at you a moment. Thankfully he's not nearly as bad as Ratchet, he just has more compassion than any mech has a right to.]

Well at any rate, I'd think it'd be wise to eat something before getting to the high--err, whiskey, yes?

Wing. Where I'm from we have a word for people like you. Ladykiller. And it's not remotely as bad as it sounds.

And what exactly do you mean, huh?

[SASS.]

Aha- yeah. A bit. Still healing. S'gonna be a while.

Well yeah, I'll eat something before I get hammered. What are you, my mother?

Ahh...I hope it's not as bad as it sounds! And I hope it's a compliment at least? [He's not really sure how, but obviously it's a cultural thing.]

And what do I mean? About drunken people getting into trouble?

[~~INNOCENCE~~.]

That's too bad. We have a human who can heal, but I haven't seen her since the invasion. I...hope she's alright.

You're--what? [He makes a face, Wow, these translators do interesting things with cultural context!] I'm going to assume you mean that in a colloquial sense and not literal.

Not keen on being 'mommied' I guess? You sound like Drift.

Yeah kinda. Means you're a real charming guy. Or possibly gay. But I'm not sure that applies to robots.

Ah, nevermind it.

Well shit, I could use that. Wherever she is, I hope she shows up soon.

What, hammered? Yeah. Drunk, hammered, intoxicated, four-to-the-floor, zonked, tanked, blasted, Three sheets into the wind, fucked up, unsober, not clear for landing. We humans like our euphemisms. All mean the same thing: good times.

And yeah, not so much. Didn't get on well with my mom. If I wanted to sound like Drift I'd have to be more self-sacrificing, I'm afraid.

Edited 2012-07-28 01:37 (UTC)

[He laughs aloud.] Flatterer. [He processes the second part of that for a tick.] Hmm, given the cultural context of the word I'd say likely not. Gender and reproduction is not the same for us as it is for humans.

"I'm starting to think we may want to go searching for Korra. She's skilled but.." [He knew all too well how easily it was to for a situation to get the better of even a skilled combatant.]

[A hearty laugh.] Well, you'll have plenty of opportunity to do all of those at the party I'm sure.

"I'm sorry to hear that. And Is suppose you're right. Drift...likes to put the worth of all others over his own. I think he rarely realizes how much he means to other people."

How does that work for you guys, anyways? Do you even have relationships or...? How do you reproduce?

Yeah, if someone is missing, especially after some apparent shit went down, though I'm not sure I'd know where to start.

[She snorts.]

Yeah he's kind of the first friend I had here. And definitely my first robot friend I've had ever. He has some childhood wishes to fulfill, so he's not off the hook with me yet.

Well. Yes. But the two aren't really related. We don't exchange genetic material or carry offspring to reproduce like organics do. Our frames are forged or constructed, but it's the Spark that brings life. And the Well of All Sparks only releases so many new sparks each generation.

[You understand now right? Of course you do.]

As for relationships, yes. [He has to chuckle a bit.] We're a fully sentient and sapient species. We love as strongly as we hate. We form lasting bonds. And sometimes those bonds break. We don't have family structures like humans do since there's no prerequisite for raising offspring, so monogamy is not a standard for us, just an option.

Nor do I. [He shakes his head, wising there was more he could do for Korra.]

[He smiles at that.] Good. I'm glad to hear it. He's just as deserving of friendship as anyone else.

So a spark is like... a soul?

[She pauses to think about what he just said.]

So what you're saying is you are all sort of. Polyamorous? For the most part? I mean, how does romance work?

Sorry for the grilling, I'm just trying to work out some kind of understanding of your guys.

And you're damn right he is. Now if only you could get him to agree with you. The guy has a gloomy streak a mile wide.

Edited 2012-07-30 07:35 (UTC)

Yes, similar. It is the source of our free will and self awareness. But it goes beyond that as well. It is also the source of our life force, it has a physical existence. [He taps a finger to his chassis.] It can be damaged, and snuffed out. Even with a fully functional body, if our spark goes out, we die.

[There's a hitch in his vents, and he seems to shake off a shadow.]

Polyamorous? Some are, some are not. It can vary a great deal. That's one of the attributes of our race, we're adaptable. It depends on the individuals involved and what they want.

Social customs can vary by region or class and caste can be a factor--[He frowns slightly.] But much of that doesn't matter here.

[He has to chuckle again.] 'Romance'. That's a pretty loaded word, so sayeth the translators anyhow. Do you mean emotional love or physical intimacy?

And I don't mind. Deckerd had similar questions. I could ask the same of you, since I only know a little of earth customs.

[You're just doing everything to get on his good side, aren't you Vandal?] YES! I've been trying. Maybe when Drift hears it from someone other than me it'll sink in.

Wow. That's kind of intense. Can I see it?

[WHAT ARE MANNERS she has no idea what she's asking.]

Hmm. Okay. So all about preference. Sounds pretty reasonable.

And yeah, I guess both? I mean is that awkward to ask? I'm not asking for like a full run down here, just the cliff notes.

And hell, I'll answer any questions you have about humans. I'm not sure I'm the best source, but whatever you got.

[She barks a laugh and then hisses. She has to stop doing that.] I don't know. He's like a little white raincloud. I'm not sure I'm in much of a position to cheer him up. We just met. Though I suppose you could give me some pointers? He is definitely my designated robot friend, so you know. Gotta look out for him, I suppose.

[EVEN THOUGH HE'S THE ONE WHO HELPED SAVE HER FROM DYING AND ALL.]

[There's some wide-eyed sputtering, a crackle of his vocalizer, and an agitated flutter of hands. If robots could blush, he certainly would be!]

I--AH--WELL...[Some nervous laughter, then he vents hard and clears his vocalizer.] Ah...I...admire your curiosity but...that's not exactly something that get's asked in polite company. [Or, EVER really. Unless you are, you know, extremely close to that person. He likes you Vandal, you've really hit it off, but it's a bit early for that don't you think?]

[He pinches his nasal ridge as he recovers his composure with a weak smile.] I'm sorry. It's simply that bearing one's spark to another is...an extremely intimate thing. Consider the human idiom, "opening your heart" to someone, and now make it a literal thing, both emotionally and physically. You are sharing the very core of your being with another, and exposing yourself in a way that means you could be killed very easily.

[He sighs.] Normally this wouldn't actually bother me personally this much... it's simply that recent events have made me more guarded. [His hand rubs at a phantom ache in his chassis.]

Apologies, what else were you saying again? [He smiles, wider this time, because your open-faced curiosity really is endearing. Even despite certain social faux pas.]

O-ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Oh shit. Did I just like. Is that like I asked to see you naked or something? I am so sorry.

I uh. I don't even remember now.

Holy shit this is awkward.

Edited 2012-07-30 23:05 (UTC)

[Awkward? Maybe just a little. Which he feels a bit bad about actually, since normally such subjects don't bother him. You just caught him off guard!]

It's, well. Not quite, but that's the closest comparison I think. [Granted, if someone punched you in the chest while you were naked, you wouldn't die.]

And it's fine. [He chuckles a little, because it really is starting to become funny now.] Seriously. There's no way you could have known.

[Hey subject change!]

You asked about romance! [Wait, is that still a safe subject? Try again.] Ahh...

I'm glad you've struck up a friendship with Drift. What was the analogy you used? Little white raincloud? It's apt. [He smiles knowingly.] I want very much for him to be happy but, I think he needs to accept that he can be first.

Well. Uh. Really sorry, still. I should know to proceed with caution on topics I have no idea about.

Fuck... wow. Yeah. Anyways.

Romance. Sure. How does that work for you guys? I mean you obviously don't reproduce like humans, so is it just companionship?

[She chuckles.]

Yeah well. Can't be too hard on him for that, I know it's easier said than done.

I appreciate the apology, I don't hold it against you though. Sometimes our curiosity gets the better of us, I've made similar mistakes before. Hopefully you'll be able to look back at this later and laugh. I know I will! [He laughs openly, already feeling the mirth of it.]

Essentially yes, and everything that comes with that. We form bonds of friendship and love, sometimes including physical intimacy and sometimes not. Because physical intimacy is not a part of a reproductive process, the reason for its being, the motives that go into it, are...clearer? More pure? Less encumbered with secondary meanings. For us it can be anywhere from a simple exchange of pleasure between two people, to the physical celebration of a very deep emotional bond. Is it any different for humans?

But yes, we are a highly social race. We also live an exceedingly long time, so forming those bonds while also having the benefit of variety is quite important. [A mischievous smirk and a wink as his tone shifts.] We might get bored otherwise.

[He nods.] Sadly it is. And Drift's life has been full of challenges most would balk at. He has reason to feel the way he does. [A wistful chirr.] Its one of several the reasons I want to see him happy.

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