[Video] - transmission from... is that one of the moons??

[angleofscience]

[Have a view of Jetfire sitting on the ground... on what's probably not Cybertron, because the sky above and beyond the large jet is the stark black of a planetary body without an atmosphere... or a neglient such.

Which means when he starts speaking, it's actually his comm patched to the Link. The thing is...]



[WELL THAT SURE WASN'T TRANSLATED, GUYS. Apparently someone forgot they're out of easy reach for the link to work perfectly, and the transmission is actually cut...

Until a while later, when it pops back again, and this time Jetfire, looking slightly exasperated, is apparently close enough to Haven, because...]

It seems I... ah, forgot the Link doesn't have infinite reach. As I had intended to ask... A question for anyone who is human or has been to Earth and have reasonable understanding of human culture... What does it mean if you give someone a heart?

((ooc: Translated from what's in the image there; "A question... for anyone that's a human or has been to Earth. What is the particular meaning of gifting someone a heart?" So basically the same.))

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[4_toteachus]

I assume you mean a heart like this?:



Because getting an actual human heart from someone is... disturbing.

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[angleofscience]

Ah... well. I would assume the intention was something like that, even if it was an anatomically correct representation of a human heart in... er. Other materials.

[Jetfire frowns a bit, uncertain how that thing could equate to a heart at all. Though maybe he can see some similarity. Vague ones.]

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[4_toteachus]

Well, to give this heart to someone means that you feel some affection towards them. It could be a symbol of both romantic and familial love.

That's what it means in the human cultures it exists in.

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[angleofscience]

But why a... stylised heart? And a heart at all, since as I understand it, it's merely a muscle for pumping blood around the body... [Frowning, Jetfire rubs his chin.] Is there some further symbolism or meaning..?

[He might be amused, because he wonders how much Starscream was aware of this.]

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[deusexraf]

[it's actually the first video Raf responds to.

funny, that.]

It's...romantic, mostly.

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[angleofscience]

Ah. That's... [He's surprised and amused, especially given who gave it to him but---

wait. Frowning, Jetfire replays what he's just said, and realised it's lacked that faint difference of translation. As in, the automatic, unnoticeable translation the Link provides, as he's only understanding what Raf just said because Starscream's shared English files.

So that would mean...]

Interesting. A heart seems a bit of a... curious symbol.

[Jetfire's helm tilts, a slight purse to his lips, free to do it since he's broadcasting via comm. Lack of air makes it hard to speak after all.]

What's more curious, however... Raf, I just realised I forgot the Link doesn't work properly far away from Haven.

How are you even understanding what I'm saying?

[Little child, how do you know cybertronian??]

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[deusexraf]

...what do you mean? I know there's distance, but...

[...he trails off, thinking. that...]

...huh.

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[angleofscience]

[He nods, eyeing Raf with glowing optics.]

Indeed. I'm only understanding you presently because we can all adapt, but that takes time... Starscream supplied me with files for English at an earlier time, however.

You have had anything like this happen before?

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[deusexraf]

I could understand Bumblebee on Earth, but...that's different. I could read digital code when I was three, and I thought it may just be related to the base code of that, but...

...I really don't know. [8|a]

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[redshirtrobot]

[Fracas waits for the second video, if only because that view is kind of baffling.]

Is that a moon?

Uh. A-and I think, with humans, giving someone a heart means they... they like you. Unless it's a real heart, in which case it means they're crazy and probably have a knife, and you should call the police.

[See: Why Vehicons Shouldn't Watch Slasher Movies]

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[angleofscience]

Ah, yes. I was given upgrades earlier to be able to pass the Lambda's effect, so yes. I'm presently on one of Cybertron's moons.

[And it's such a delight to be able to do it all properly!]

... Er, well. It wasn't a real heart, but it was an... ah, anatomically correct carving of a human heart in other materials.

[Other materials like pieces from the terrorpedes. Is this more or less reassuring?]

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[redshirtrobot]

Huh. That's really awesome! I'm glad someone's able to get out there... is there anything out there, anyway?

[Either way, he finds it super-cool.]

Oh. Well, I think that means they like you, then. Especially since they spent the time carving it to give to you, and all. That takes some work.

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[angleofscience]

On the moons? Not really, no. I've been taking a few ore samples, however.

[Jetfire suddenly smiles, honest, if amused.]

Indeed. There's quite a lot of talent behind it. It was well-done, even if the materials are sometimes less than... ah, suitable.

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[redshirtrobot]

Well, in that case I hope you find something interesting eventually?

[Fracas tips his head a little a nods.]

Definitely a lot of talent. I haven't really seen human hearts, just drawings, but they seem really complicated. Especially for someone to make. Especially out of weird materials.

[Oh Fracas, if you only knew...]

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[notyourblueangel]

Jetfire . . . where are you?

[If only for ornery curiosity's sake.]

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[angleofscience]

Ah, Thundercracker. On one of the moons, thanks to the modifications I was given by Liege in interest of assisting him with other matters.

[And now that they work properly, he's ever so pleased at being able to escape near orbit.]

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[adamndoctor]

Ah.

Usually, this is a sign of affection. Sometimes platonic, sometimes romantic. Of course, these hearts are not real hearts. Otherwise that would be insane, murder, or suicide.

If someone gave you a real heart... I think you should consider speaking with the police.

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[angleofscience]

[Jetfire nods and then... briefly looks away, the twist to his lips could probably be considered a smile with just a little generosity.]

No, it wasn't a real heart. It was a... er, carving. Anatomically correct, but grossly out of size for a proper human human heart.

[Just... made from terrorpede parts.]

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[adamndoctor]

Huh. I'd say it was a human, or someone aware of human anatomy. Any of your robot friends familiar with human organs?

Maybe this is some sort of attempt to be romantic. Just... Well, they tried.

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[angleofscience]

Ah... yes. [He can't quite keep a straight face, and laughs, shaking his helm.]

He's well aware of human anatomy, at least insofar what it looks like, I'd guess, since he's been on Earth for years.

And I doubt he... er, had any exact idea of what a heart in that situation exactly signified, just that it was a gift usually given... Even if he decided to go the realistic route.

[Jetfire smiles, a dry, lopsided thing. Sincerely meant, with Starscream's own flair.]

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[adamndoctor]

He's either showing off or has no idea what the Hell he's doing. I'm not sure, to be honest. But whatever it is, it sounds like he put a lot of effort into it. I'd say this warrants a talk with the guy.

/trololololo

[deadlydoctor]

It's a matting offer.

Knock Out nooooo

[angleofscience]

[Stare. And then...]

Well, if that's true, he might have had better luck if he asked with a cultural reference I would have understood.

[So bland, as he says it, though there's a tiny quirk to the corner of his lips.]

Shhh, you love it!

[deadlydoctor]

Perhaps he thought you would like something exotic. Who gave you a hear?

[Knock Out is amused too, even if trying to maintain a poker face.]

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[angleofscience]

It wouldn't surprise me, but no. It was because he gave it in connection to that human holiday recently.

[Jetfire just shook his helm, tiny smile still in place.]

It doesn't really matter for the conversation, but I doubt it'd be too hard to figure out, Knock Out.

[Given that you came wandering down to the energon pools and all.]