re_alignment | [Open to All][Dual-post from Ultra Magnus and McCrane]

[There is a lot McCrane has to get through in this, but it is less daunting with assistance. He stands by Ultra Magnus, barely fitting in the same frame due to their size difference.]

As you may have heard, both Ultra Magnus and I have taken over as head of Police since Blurr's resignation. We will be conducting all affairs pertaining to the safety of the populace residing within Haven, so if you encounter a threatening situation or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us or our new secretary, Cody Burns.

All members of the Police Force should check in at this time, as well as any prospective applicants.

[You'll get a nifty badge for doing so. Also, it'll help them figure out who they can send on assignments~]

We won't be able to do our jobs to the best of our abilities without set laws, however, so we are requesting the Law Committee to designate a Head of Operations to organize new laws and report them to us.

[Without official laws, the police are technically nothing more than a well-equipped band of enforcers.]

Pharma will need to undergo his trial, as well, since we do not have the manpower to keep him confined to Liege's temple for much longer.

[McCrane has been over there roughly once per day, and really...there was nothing to prevent him from walking out beyond the threat of Tarn.]

Finally, a number of our data-pads have gone missing lately. We are in the process of an investigation, but if anyone has any information or a similar crime to report, it would be appreciated.

Thank you.

[Locked to Cody]
Cody, if you would not mind could you put out a call to all medics and determine where they operate out of? It would be useful to be able to direct both organics and robots to the appropriate facilities in case of emergency.

[Locked to Tarn]
I would like to speak with you a moment about an incident that occurred over Christmas, please.

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Oi! McCrane!

Power Joe checking in!

[What is a Magnus.]

Guess I gotta take orders from big blue over there?

Ultra Magnus is my designation, Power Joe.

McCrane and I are equally ranked. [Which is probably the easiest thing in the world, since they tend to agree on a lot of things. Which is refreshing.] So you will, from both of us.

...You know me?

[Oh right. McCrane.]

Not sure how I feel about that...taking orders from you, I mean.

[But if McCrane trusts him...]

You just stated your name.

[And that.]

Emotion shouldn't configure into accepting orders.

...Oh. Duh.

[SUCH A SMART ONE, HE IS.]

So you basically want me to be a robot.

[Aren't you so glad he's joined the force?]

Power Joe!

Has your engine upgrade been functioning well?

[He has no reason to believe it wouldn't, but it is a strange procedure.]

Ultra Magnus has been policing the galaxy for millions of years. He is a very competent, experienced officer.

[Granted, that never gave Gunmax any reason to take orders from people, but you have more sense than Gunmax don't you Power Joe~]

No sweat on that! Knock Out helped me out with it!

[You can't tell, but he's so thumbs-upping right now.]

...Yeah? He seems like a stick in the mud.

[Also those ears are huge. He is jealous.]

Knock Out is a very competent engineer.

I hadn't considered the idea of a robot medic before coming here, but...maybe we should suggest it, when we return.

[Because so far it has saved all of their lives.]

He seems to abide by regulations, yes. [Which McCrane kind of. Admires. A lot.] Are you worried about him, Power Joe?

[But your ears are scoops, PJ. Nothing can compare.]

Well, maybe Duke could pick it up. He's an ambulance after all.

[Duke, get a good job.]

...I am. He's not one of us.

[Might as well be blunt about it. And after Arcee stated that he was basically a toy, he has to be careful on what Cybertronians to...really reach out to. ~~Ironhide doesn't count~~.]

Are you sure he's not just using us? Since we're not 'alive'?

[Damn right they can't compare.]

I think he might like it. [That's a good idea Power Joe.] He has that right temperament...

[You know. The kind where he thinks he's always correct.]

...

[Allow him to stare for a moment, uncomprehending.]

What would he be using us to do, Power Joe?

...

Shields. Think about it, some of them don't think we're alive, so why should they care what happens to us?

I see.

So what prevented him from doing this when the monsters attacked?

...But we were out there fighting, McCrane!

[He does see the point, though.]

If you trust him...I trust him.

He was, also.

[He understands why you're hesitant, too.]

I do not trust him as much as I trust the Boss, but...

...he is very efficient.

[Power Joe, he does paperwork. All of the paperwork.]

Well, innocent until proven guilty, I guess.

You have my support, McCrane.

[YES LET MAGNUS DO ALL THE PAPERWORK.]

Thank you, Power Joe.

[Exactly!]

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