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

[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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[sciencetank]

Who on Cybertron would be taking datapads? What's been taken?

... Ah, Commander. Good to see you're still with us.

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[mccrane]

A small stack of reports.

Thankfully it is nothing sensitive, but I like to know who patrols, and when, and what they find...

[And doing paperwork is his, Blurr's, and Ultra Magnus's thing.]

audio;

[sciencetank]

Hm. Doesn't seem to be anything terribly worth stealing. One could have the same information simply by monitoring your station, I expect.

audio;

[mccrane]

The pads themselves are probably worth more than the data on it...

But even so, the Firstforged don't seem to have any shortage of the devices, and I think anyone who asks could obtain one.

The motive here is tricky.

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[sciencetank]

Well! I'm certain the lot of you are more than capable of devising the answer to that question. That is, of course, why you're on the police force, isn't it?

Not to mention, you've Commander Magnus to assist you.

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[mccrane]

It is. We'll be watchful for similar occurrences. I have some other ideas as well.

[Which he won't disclose on an open frequency, but they are there.]

Ultra Magnus is an asset that I am glad to have. [McCrane is still in awe that he gets to work beside so legendary an officer--just judging by how others react to him.] You've worked with him before?

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[sciencetank]

I'll have Smokescreen recount my datapads, as it were. Though I doubt my collection would be of any note.

Indeed. Frequently, in fact. Though I can't speak for his, ah... feelings... on my assistance.

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[mccrane]

I didn't think ours would be, either. It is a good idea to recount.

[And he'll be interested in hearing the results, too.]

He can be very hard to read. I think he's happy so long as justice is being served, however. I've never met someone so dedicated.

[McCrane stops himself from continuing, and leaves it at that. He's sure this mech has no desire to listen to him extol the virtues of Ultra Magnus.]

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[sciencetank]

Primus. As if I didn't have enough to worry about.

Yes, well. Consider yourself lucky you're not acquainted with his more... loose... form. So to speak.

The Commander and high grade don't mix terribly well together. Not to mention the inclusion of handcuffs... that was a disaster I'm still trying to buff out of my plating.

[MAKE OF THAT WHAT YOU WILL, POLICE BOT.]

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[mccrane]

The Haven has a never-ending supply of situations that cause worry.

I'm sure--

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[mccrane]

[Did you just say...]

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[mccrane]

I'm sorry, what?

[sciencetank]

...

Are you asking for clarification, or am I to use smaller words?

[mccrane]

Clarification, please. I understood the words, but I feel like there were parts missing.

[He'll start with the first one that he didn't know about.]

Ultra Magnus gets drunk?

[sciencetank]

Once, yes. I allowed him the use of my lab for the purpose of safe intoxication.

Which was a foolproof plan, until he found the handcuffs. No one got out of that evening unscathed.

[mccrane]

That sounds like an experiment in control...

Ah. Up until there was none, at least.

I am glad that there were no lasting effects, at least?

[sciencetank]

Not particularly. Simply an outlet.

Mm, no. Though I did manage some rather fascinating data on the Commander's stamina and physical endurance.

[Perceptor are you even listening to yourself.]

[mccrane]

On.

His. Limits?

[McCrane might be a little close to breaking.]

He has limits?

[sciencetank]

Of course! We all do, when we hit sensory overload.

[... Except Perceptor's talking about the kind that knocks you on your backside when you've had way too much to drink.]

[mccrane]

I find it hard to imagine him overloaded.

[Ultra Magnus seems like he'd carry on, no matter what.]

Th...that must be valuable data.

[sciencetank]

Wheeljack and myself certainly saw enough of it...

All data is valuable data. One must simply find an application for it after its acquisition.

[mccrane]

[What sort of application could possibly benefit from knowing....oh. Hm.]

Was he happier?

[sciencetank]

In the moment, certainly. I do believe he quite regretted the ah... aftermath.

[mccrane]

I think I understand why.

He maintains such impeccable control of himself.

Usually.

What was the aftermath?

[sciencetank]

Dents, cursing and structural damage to my laboratory.