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[megatronicpolarity]

[The feed opens to a view of Megatronus Prime, a bloodied sword in hand. He gives it a hard flick to clear the worst of the gore from his blade, and a chunk of what used to be one of the monstrous centipedes flies off and knocks a nearby Acolyte in the head. It stumbles out of frame. Megatronus doesn't pay it any mind and addresses his audience:]

I imagine few of you will argue with me if I say that our guests have overstayed their welcome. Hospitality has its limits, after all.

[Besides which, he certainly never invited them to visit in the first place. Rude, centipedes. Very rude.]

When the creatures of the Badlands haven't the sense to retreat of their own volition, I find that a concentrated application of brute force is often enough to convince them of their error. My kin and I have determined that these monsters are likely led by a demon hiding at the core of an offshoot of the Badlands – if you've wandered outside of the Haven, you've likely noticed the approaching darkness. That is where we will be applying our force.

- and when I say 'we,' I don't simply mean my brothers and I.

Refugees, I call on you for volunteers who can fight; failing that, I'll accept volunteers who think they can fight. Anyone with a skill that would serve them well in combat, or those capable of supporting combatants. What you lack in size or experience can be compensated for through other means. I am willing to offer what gifts I can to those willing to fight in order to improve the likelihood of your... success.

[Survival. The word he means is 'survival.' Dragging Refugees to the heart of enemy territory often ends poorly for the weaker members of the group, but it's a necessary sacrifice.]

Unless, of course, you'd all rather be subject to regular attacks within the Haven. For those of you that care enough about your friends and your place here to act, I will be waiting for you in my arena. The Acolytes will direct you if you cannot find your way.

If you bear my Glyph, I expect to see you there.

[OOC note: there's a companion log to this post up over here for those who want to sign up their characters and collect a temporary boon ICly!]

Comments

[littlecrowgirl]

Mr. Megatronus! Let me try again!

[Of all people--GO AWAY, KAY.]

[thxforthememories]

Kay! No!

[littlecrowgirl]

K-Kagerou...

I just wanted--

[thxforthememories]

Please. Don't do this.

[littlecrowgirl]

Then you don't do it either. I don't want you going anywhere NEAR them...

[thxforthememories]

Kay... I've been near them ever since they showed up.

Looking after your safety.

[littlecrowgirl]

And you could have died! Again!

I don't want that to happen EVER, EVER again!

One dad's bad enough!

[thxforthememories]

Kay--

I don't... want to see that happen to you, either. That's why I don't want you going. Please. Stay where it's safer.

[HOLD UP THERE.]

... one dad?

[littlecrowgirl]

Only if you stay too.

[She already rigged it so Megatronus denies you access, Kagerou.]

...


I...well, you're kind of like--

[thxforthememories]

I wasn't going to go. I was going to stay here, with you.

[PLUS he doesn't like this Firstforged at all. So.]

...

Is that... really what you think?

[littlecrowgirl]

O-Okay. I just...you left for awhile and I went after you.

I didn't want you to leave again.

[A pause.]

Is that bad?

[thxforthememories]

I'm sorry. I. I found Perceptor buried out in the badlands. I had to help him.

I won't leave you, Kay. Not again.

[He pauses too.]

I don't think it changes anything. We're still family. Right?

[littlecrowgirl]

[That answer couldn't have made her more happy. She's all smiles as she listens.]

We're family forever.


...Dad.

[megatronicpolarity]

[Although he can think of worse chores, babysitting one of Trion's flesh creatures is not something he especially wants to do during this little trip.]

I suspect your guardian will be distressed if I grant your request.

[littlecrowgirl]

...I want to protect him.

[megatronicpolarity]

[Cue a small chuckle. The little organic, fearing for the well-being of her mechanoid protector? That seems backwards.]

Noble of you, but likely unnecessary. He's more appropriately equipped to face the creatures than you are, isn't he?

[littlecrowgirl]

Ugh, that's just it! He's more than capable of going out there.


But last time he did--he died. I want to do...something.

[megatronicpolarity]

And yet, to my knowledge, he doesn't intend to accompany us.

Perhaps it would be simpler for you to look after his safety if you remained by his side, in the Haven.

[littlecrowgirl]

...

Could you at least tell him no? If he offers?

Tell him he can't come. All spots are filled.

[megatronicpolarity]

Very well. Consider him ineligible for the role.

[He supposes one mech won't make a difference to whether or not they succeed... not an organic-built Earth mech, anyway. (Hellooo space racism!)]

I rarely make this offer to those outside my ranks, Kay, but if you truly seek a means of defending your friend - there is something I can show you.

[littlecrowgirl]

[She couldn't sound more grateful if she tried.]

Thank you, Mr. Megatronus.

...


[Then her face becomes rather serious.]

Wh-What is it?

[megatronicpolarity]

As I understand it, you organics rarely possess in-built weapons systems. It would be easier for you to fend off the monsters if you had something with which to repel them.

[He lifts his hand, letting flame seep from between the seams in his armor to give her an idea of what he means.]

[littlecrowgirl]

...Magic.

[She's not entirely sure of what just happened, but she's seen enough pop culture back home to get the gist of it. And 'magic' is what it seems like.]

You can give me magic?

[megatronicpolarity]

[Megatronus pauses.

Then he gives in to real laughter. Congratulations, Kay, you just performed a minor miracle.]

Not quite. There is an entirely rational basis for the ability, but I doubt I'd have the terms to explain it in a fashion you would grasp.

Regardless - it is yours for a time if you desire it.

[littlecrowgirl]

[She's almost taken aback by the laugh. It wasn't something she expected out of Megatronus at ALL, so hearing it was...almost cute. To see a big guy like that amused.]

And it...repels them?