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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There's another reason why I left the force, McCrane. You ready to hear it?

I am.

[He hopes he is.]

I wanted...

I wanted to avenge us. Kagerou, myself, you. I was furious that Megatronus just let him go.

I wanted to give Overlord payback.

But I didn't want it to reflect on you and everyone else. So that, on top of everything else, is why I left.

[Gunmax--]

[You're a police officer, how--]

[No. No, it makes perfect sense. The law was a limitation, as much as it could provide safety and freedom. Working within it--sometimes justice was not served.]

That is...unruly.

[The worst thing is, McCrane doesn't want to blame him for it. He understands.]

But I am glad you told me.

Do you still feel the same?

Well, you know me. Unruly is just part of it.

[It's a weak joke, but he's really just glad that McCrane isn't lecturing him. Nor does he appear to be overly disappointed.

Gunmax doesn't think he could have taken the disappointment.]

I don't know. I can't find Overlord. I think if I had the opportunity, I might take it.

But I think it's more important that you get help than how I feel about the situation.

Maybe unruly is needed, here.

[McCrane is not sure he can be disappointed in you...which he acknowledges might be a problem. He's going to have to talk to someone about it.]

The way we operate has changed from how it was on Earth. There aren't rules, yet. What is important now is getting our jobs done, and keeping people safe.

Perhaps...

Perhaps what you chose was actually correct.

I am just glad you are not hurt.

I think it's always needed, but some might disagree with me.

Mm, a lot of things are different from when we were on Earth. It was easier, wasn't it? Just taking orders from Boss, knowing a set of rules to protect civilians. Here, it's a nasty set of games and we're supposed to take orders from the Firstforged. Yet they don't seem to have it together, either.

[He. Was not expecting to be told that. Gunmax pauses, then he chuckles quietly.]

In this kind of world? Maybe. Hard to say.

I'm trying to be more careful, really! Heh.

So. You still want me to come back?

Normally, I would. Here, however, it isn't so easy.

It is exactly what you say. I wonder if other police officers have to go through anything like this? It always seemed so simple...

[Even when it was complex, he'd known what he'd had to do. There was always a right way.]

Yes.

If you think you can take orders from me.

[He does smile a bit, though, even if you can't see it.]

Nasty, the complications here. Isn't it?

Who knows? We all have different experiences. The Cybertronians have an advantage over us, though.

[He snorts.]

Well, you got my respect a long time ago. So I think I can manage that.

More than I ever thought possible.

The few-million years are an advantage, yes. I have been speaking with Blurr about that, though. He thinks they might be able to keep us upgraded, as well.

[Which McCrane isn't sure how he feels about, but if they've already had their engines done...who knows.]

I will be happy to work with you, Gunmax. With Drill Boy and Power Joe and Kagerou...it is not home, but it is something.

I, ah. I talked to Knock Out about upgrading me. So it's probably gonna have to happen. We don't have anyone to look out for us. Just each other.

[They don't have Toudou. He doesn't have Toudou.]

You and everyone else make it... a little easier.

I have one last favor to ask, then.

You did? Which part of you?

[He's glad he isn't the only one that has been thinking about it, at least.]

Yes.

If I were alone here, Gunmax, I...do not think I would be capable of helping lead this police force, now.

[He might have been able to adapt, but not this well.]

Go on.

I, uh. I was thinking of... all of me. Sometime. I already had one upgrade done.

[He feels a little bad for not being more open about talking about it.]

Well, if we were all alone, I think we'd be worse off.

Here's the deal. I come back, and you let me recharge more often with you.

All of you? To what?

[Small upgrades he understands...but he's suddenly worried you'll vanish off into the sunset one day and come back unrecognizable.]

...

[No, wait, you'd probably still speak English.]

We would be. We were built to work better with each other...even you.

[He can't stop the surprise from registering in his voice.]

You...don't mind that?

Well, right now, I can go into Max Cannon mode on my own. It's not as strong without J-Decker, but it's something.

I haven't done anything else. I'm just... thinking.

[He sighs. He knows that's true. Even if he becomes skittish at times, he's supposed to be with others.]

It's... [It's nice.] No, I don't mind.

I...

I understand.

To be honest, I have been thinking about Build Tiger more and more now that Power Joe has arrived.

Having some edge, in case there are more invasions?

I cannot blame you for thinking on that.

[Even if he still feels odd about the idea of them changing. It makes their stay here seem more permanent.]

...

[On the other hand, there are some nice things about being here. This, for instance.]

Gunmax...

[He smiles, a little.] I enjoy those times.

Plus, it will be more efficient to already be together in case of an emergency.

Going to be hard to turn into Super Build Tiger without Dumpson, isn't it? What are you thinking of?

Mm. That, and without J-Decker, I wasn't sure what else to do. Suppose I wouldn't mind if you pulled my trigger, but I can be a little hard to handle.

[That's probably going to go over McCrane's head, but he likes to tease anyway.]

I... enjoy it, too.

Thanks for being here, McCrane.

[He snorts in amusement.] Of course you'd see it that way, Mr. Efficient.

Missing one is easier than missing two. With the Cybertronian technology, maybe we could find someone else compatible...

[T...trigger? Gunmax? It's a good thing he can't turn red.]

If we did, you would let us fire you?

[It did go right over his head. Mostly. He still feels like he's running a little hot though.]

It isn't the only reason, Gunmax.

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