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[ex_dishonestly997]

[Broadcasting perched on an outcropping over a lava flow, seemingly sounding unbothered by the misstep into a sideways universe--first rule of Decepticon Club is never let em know you're scared.]

So, this looks like Cybertron--actually, a lot like the one I just came from. But from my recon, it's either a time, a space, or a time and space displacement.

Little bee, are you here? [elaborating] I'm looking for an Autobot named Bumblebee. About this high--[indicates short, midchest height]--gold, kinda stout. I'll also accept Metalhawk, Wheeljack - Soundwave? How about Prowl, with my luck he's here. [Bueller?]

--For the rest of you, my name is Starscream. Maybe you've heard of me. [and he's smirking a little self-indulgently at the thought. No matter how dangerous or inconvenient it might be to be preknown in a brave new world, it's nice to be important.]

I'm here to help.

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[Video]

[raceme]

[Oh dear Primus, another Starscream? Like they didn't had enough with three of them. Blurr looks a bit miffed but he tries to sounds polite.]

I am se-rious-ly questioning the Lambdas's taste when it comes to drag mechs into this reality. Bumblebee's not here I would know if here where WHY are you asking for him?

Help. [Blurr snorts.]

VIDEO;

[inferiordude]

OH! Oh oh oh! I'm Soundwave!

[vandalization]

Okay so I've heard a lot of crazy names here, but Starscream?

[Video]

[ex_dishonestly997]

Friendly. [he can tell outright hostility from an attempt at manners, though, usually.] I'm sure I'd prefer if it didn't pick me, but this is what we have to work with, right?

You look a little like a mech I know...

[does this help to conveniently dodge "why are you asking for him"? probably not.]

"Help", yes. You sound cynical.

VIDEO;

[ex_dishonestly997]

[Well.] You sound like you're in a ...friendly mood. Hey. [clearly somebody spiked his energon, man] Want to fill me in?

[ex_dishonestly997]

Come on, you could've picked on Metalhawk. That's not fair. [Starscream is actually five]

You have to give me your name, too.

VIDEO;

[inferiordude]

Dude, didn't the Acolyte guys tell you what's what? Psh! Gotta open those auditory receptors, Screamer.

spoilers: there IS actually.

[vandalization]

Well sure, but next thing you're gonna tell there's some poor guy named Dipstick or something.

Name's Vandal.

VIDEO;

[ex_dishonestly997]

[The more he talks, the stranger this is. Bemusement gives way to business, though. Old habits recalibrate hard.]

...Where are you?

LMAO I just looked that up myself like NO WAY

[ex_dishonestly997]

Sure. [he is amuse.] Vandal. That sounds trustworthy.

So how long have you been here, Vandal?

LOL YEP

[vandalization]

Just as much as Starscream does.

Not much longer than anyone else it turns out. Couple weeks.

VIDEO;

[inferiordude]

Oh, y'know, one of the temples. I'm at Nexus Prime's right now. You?

[ex_dishonestly997]

I won't hold your name against you if you do the same for me. [bringing that charisma up to a slooow burn]

Sounds like we could both benefit from an alliance, hmm?

VIDEO;

[ex_dishonestly997]

En route from Solus'. Meet me halfway? [Contrary to his questioning, he's on top of some of this stuff, at least as much as can be expected.] Unless you have other obligations.

Video

[sword_redemption]

[Drift remembers you. The larger question is if you remember him.]

You're here to help...what exactly?

Video

[ex_dishonestly997]

Look around, it looks like there's no shortage of things this place needs. [draws up short for a moment, because he does remember Drift--and not just as that guy who went on the doomed Lost Light launch. But no need to tip him off to that, just yet. He's got a pretty poor perch to be slinging traitor accusations from, anyway.]

I'm glad you're not dead? [beat] Sorry. That really shouldn't have been a question.

[vandalization]

Well to be fair I was told to not trust anyone with your name.

Oh? And how could you, great big robot from outer space, benefit from a half-dead human?

[ex_dishonestly997]

Did you trust the person who told you that?

Oh, I don't know. Everybody's got something to offer.

[vandalization]

Well I sure as heck don't know you well enough.

Haha, if you want a human with something to offer, you're looking in the wrong place. I'm 100% fuckup.

[ex_dishonestly997]

I'm not denying I'm completely unreliable, I'm only introducing a little doubt. Just give it a couple days and you'll be crazy about me.

[low exhaust whistle, followed by a chuckle] 100% is a pretty impressive rating, you know. Isn't there a human saying about stopped watches?

[vandalization]

Oh boy. I'll buckle up then. I expect great things of you, buddy.

Not one that I would know. We don't use watches anymore really where I'm from.

[ex_dishonestly997]

I didn't get where I am by being unworthy. [for that, he didn't get where he is by being modest, either.] So who warned you about me? Bee's not here--was it Wheeljack?

And where are you from?

[video]

[aerospacecommander]

Well, that's another one for the list.

[video]

[ex_dishonestly997]

[WELL HELLO HANDSOME

.....hold on that's not the appropriate response.]

...What-...

[okay it's time to leave this weird stasis compiling error hallucination and come back to reality. Aaaany minute now.

He decides to say something though so this other Starscream doesn't get the full joy of how absolutely gobsmacking this is to him.]

Nice paintjob.

[vandalization]

Who ever said anything about unworthy? You're the guy saying I'm gonna love you. I'm just expressing some hope that you can live up to that statement.

Hm? Born in space. Never really been 'from' anywhere. This is the first actual planet I've ever set foot on.