[Audio]

[shutupndrive]

[Smokescreen was having one of those days again. Or maybe it was better to just say he was having one of those existences. He couldn't find his place in Haven and mostly just seemed to annoy everyone.

And then on top of that, there was still a heavy guilt weighing down on his spark over Optimus' fate.

The approaching Earth holiday that he'd been made aware of did nothing to improve his mood so he'd decided just to stay put in Alpha Trion's temple for awhile and just...hide. Yeah, that was about the gist of it.

Didn't mean he wasn't going to check in on people though.]

Everyone alright? Bulkhead? Arcee? Ratchet? You guys are all safe right?

And Kagerou, did you find Kay? I tried to find her but I couldn't track her down and then I ran into Perceptor and Wheeljack and--...she's alright..right?


Just...wanted to let you guys know I'm going to be sticking close to Alpha Trion's temple for a bit. So you don't need to worry about me or anything. And if you need me that's where I'll be.

Comments

[Audio]

[robotfightclub]

For the most part.

[She was actually getting ready to ask the same thing.]

So what's with the hiding?

[It's actually somewhat troubling because Smokescreen never seemed like the type to just do that. In fact, he was the exact opposite. Considering everything that went down recently, she can't help but worry that something had happened.]

[Audio]

[shutupndrive]

For the most part?

[Insert awkward pause here.]

...I'm not hiding.

[deadlydoctor]

Alpha Trion, you said.


You still have something that's mine.

[raceme]

You are staying in the temple? Did you get hurt because of the monsters, Smokescreen?

[shutupndrive]

Slag off, Knock Out.




[Switches to private.]

If you come to the temple I'll give it back to you.

[shutupndrive]

No, I'm fine. Just...a lot on my mind right now. That's all, I promise.

[deadlydoctor]

Language, language, kid.

[Private.]

Will you, really? [He doesn't trust you further he can trust you, Smokescreen.]

[Audio]

[robotfightclub]

[She doesn't sound like she believes that.]

Staying at a temple no one else is at, not even showing your face on the feed? Don't know about you, but that sounds like hiding to me.

[shutupndrive]

I'm not a kid.

[Private]

Yeah, I wil. I'll give it to an acolyte to give to you if you'd rather. I don't really care.

[Audio]

[shutupndrive]

Alpha Trion's here and it...being here reminds me of when I was assigned to work with him back home. It just feels familiar. It's not that I dont care about you guys I just...

[Sometimes it's just hard to face you guys considering what went down before you got here.]

[Audio]

[robotfightclub]

[There's a pause on her end. Okay, time to tone down the snark.]

Things get... difficult, I know, and they're always going to be difficult. If staying in the temple works out better for you, then fine. I'm not about to drag you out of there. Just know we'll always be there for you just as much as Alpha Trion would. You might not have been on the team as long as the rest of us, but you're still family.

[No matter how obnoxious he can get.]

[Audio]

[shutupndrive]

[Smokescreen's quiet for a long moment, mulling everything she said over before he sighs quietly.]

Thanks Arcee...I'll...meet up with you guys soon...I just need some time to think right now.

[Audio]

[robotfightclub]

Understandable. If you ever want to just talk about it, my line's always open. Trust me, it helps. A lot.

[But she won't force anything.]

[Audio]

[shutupndrive]

I'll keep that in mind.

[But he doesn't want to bother you more than he seems to already. He doesn't really want to bother anyone actually.]

Thanks.

[raceme]

I understand. [He hasn't been feeling very well himself.] I'm here if you ever need to talk to anybody.

Maybe you need to distract yourself. _{We are watching} a movie at my place tonight, you can come over if you want.

[neverputincharge]

A little sore, but fine.

How you holdin' up?

[shutupndrive]

I..might. That sounds like fun. Thanks for the invite, Blurr. I appreciate it.

[And he really does.]

[shutupndrive]

Glad to hear it, big guy.

I'm good.

Audio || Private

[sciencetank]

What a coincidence. I'm currently located within the same temple. ... As are the remains of my lab.

Regardless, are you quite all right? You seemed rather not yourself a few days ago.

Audio || Private

[shutupndrive]

You're in Trion's too?

[Hes not sure whether that's good or bad, considering he doesn't want to bother the other.]

I'm fine. Just...got a lot on my mind. I'll be alright though, don't worry, sir.

[raceme]

I hope it is. We all get lonely sometimes and it's better if we are not alone when that happens.

[He's glad he can help.]

Audio || Private

[sciencetank]

Indeed. I have been since my arrival.

[Smokescreen, you're talking to the king of multitasking. Even now, he's sorting through bits and pieces of his old lab.]

Are you certain? You're aware of my... ex-lab's location, should you require assistance.

text;

[thxforthememories]

Yes. I've found her... she's safe.

[The next part is slow to come. Despite Smokescreen's concern... he's still not sure if he likes the Autobot.]

... Thank you.

[deadlydoctor]

You act like one. [Because Knock out is so mature...]

[Private.]

Hm.

Why are you doing this?

[neverputincharge]

Yeah, felt good ta be out fightin' without Ratch on my aft. [He's more amused then anything though.] Heh, Maybe we can finally spar sometime.