[Video/voice post]

[raceme]

[The broadcast starts out playful enough, from the inside of Blurr's cab as he is driving home through the junkyard. The view looks backward, where some distance away a second object is trying to keep up.]

Hm? Someone thinks they can outrun me in a race? [Blurr sounds amused; he hasn’t had a proper race in some time.] All you _{had to do} was ask! Who is this?

[Except the object has disappeared.]

...not a race, Blurr...

[The voice sounds like Skids's voice, but not. Whatever it is, it causes Blurr to slow down for a moment in recognition.]

Ski--

[He's cut off as something slams into the side of his cab. The camera goes wild for a moment as first Blurr is bowled over and then starts to transform, metal scraping over metal while oddly alien noises howl and screech in the background. There's a brief flash of something blue and Skids-shaped, but there's also tentacles lashing and a sudden jolt in vision as Blurr starts to leaps out of the way and is snagged.]

Skids, whatareyou--!?

[Then, the video goes to static.]


[A moment later, it returns, some distance away from where it last cut out. The Skids-creature can be seen far off, and moving further away on some other quest.]

[The camera holds on this for a moment, before it is shakily swung around and the video goes black again. The sound is still on and Blurr’s shaky voice can be heard. The last time he asked for help using the comm. link Starscream tried to take advantage and kill him. Blurr’s not so inclined to ask for help right now, besides, there’s more pressing issues that need to be taken care off first.]

I r-require everyone’s attention. Something happened to Skids. I think he is..I…I’m not sure. He looked like that a creature he described to me once, a spark eater.

He’s dangerous.

[And that’s all he’s going to say for now, talking would be easier if the world stopped spinning]

[Locked to Saber/ video]

[The video goes on, this time to reveal the face of a human male with bright blue eyes, despite that the transmission clearly claims to still originate from Blurr.]

I think.

I think I'm going to need some help.

[ooc: All of Blurr's replies will come an hour later once he's at Vector's, fully dressed. Feel free to visit him :3]

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[raceme]

[Blurr is silent for a few seconds, hand tucked under his head and eyes avoiding hers.

It's very common for Blurr to work himself to exhaustion so he stops himself from thinking about all the things that happened. But today his routine changed completely and really, he has no excuse to hide what was bothering him. Saber had been a really good friend, he owed her that much.]

Do you ever think that you are not enough, no matter what you do? Not smart enough, not interesting enough,...that there's nothing that will interest others for long.

[pendragon]

All of the time. [ There's no hesitation in her voice. Saber was an inadequate king and was likely not the best of a friend. She was very familiar with those types of feelings. ] In fact, I have never come across someone who thought they were enough without them being ridiculously arrogant..

If anything, it means you are aware of yourself and want to improve. And possibly humble, too. There is nothing wrong with that, Blurr.

[ Folding her hands in her lap, Saber looks ahead of her as she breathes in gently once and then continues to speak. ]

The thing that can be wrong with this is that you are underestimating your worth. That will drag you down and affect your relationships with others. Even if you do have flaws, if you are aware of them and are working to improve them, you can do no wrong. You should also realize everyone has flaws..

[ The knight pauses, realizing she's likely talking a bit too much. It's not really her place to introspect for Blurr in his place, but she's kind of simply speaking her mind about the topic. ] ..Regardless, I think you are very interesting, if that counts for anything.

[raceme]

Oh. [Blurr wonders if she's talking from experience, it really sounds like she is. He knows that he could be quite arrogant too, specially when it comes to his speed.

That was why Bumblebee and him didn't start on a good footing, but after his encounter with Shockwave, Blurr felt like he had failed his faction. The feeling is still here and the recent troubles with the Police Force doesn't help.

He doesn't mind the talking, she is really helping him. The whole mess with Wheeljack and Bulkhead affected his confidence, even if that's something he really didn't want to think about that. ]

All was easier when I was alone, you know? In my world I worked in solo missions most of the time and I didn't care if others liked me or not.

[pendragon]

I, too, worked alone my entire life and did what I believed was right. And I did what I had to do. [ She turns her head to look at him. ] It is much easier to simply be on your own, however..

[ A gentle sigh. ] We're very both in a very intelligent species, and that means communication. And to exist and be alone, due to the fact that we are socially inclined.. [ Saber doesn't want to admit outright she was a lonely person at times, so she generalizes it. ] It can become quite lonely. There may be issues with working with others, but most feel the outcome is worth it compared to being alone.

[ A nod, as if the knight is happy with her wording. ] If people are causing you grief, you should try to find those who easier understand and empathize with you.

[raceme]

Not everyone understands what duty implies, or think it's archaic and absurd. I'm glad you do.

[Blurr give her a soft smile. He knows she's right and he should try to do what Saber says, but it isn't always easy.]

People like you?

[pendragon]

[ She tilts her head in a thoughtful way, her hair swinging gently with the movement. Saber then shakes her head. ] ..Perhaps, people like me. [ A soft smile. ] I'm like you, Blurr. I'm saying all of this, but I know this more from observing and listening to others than actually practicing. I have always had issues with others.. My duty and pride comes first.

[ Raising her hands together, she nods. ] I've never had very many I could say I trusted or were friends. So, I too, should take my own advice and find people who can understand me better. Like you, Blurr. [ The knight closes her eyes and smiles. This conversation is much more awkward for her than she lets on, and she feels oddly exposed; but it also feels.. comforting at the same time. ]

[raceme]

You always look so sure of yourself, I'm surprised, but I can totally understand duty and pride. [It's the same to him, yes, she's right on that.]

I never had close friends before arriving here, it's both an overwhelming feeling and a nice one. Mostly nice, though. [He reaches out for her hand and gives it a brief squeeze.] I'm glad we met. Maybe we can work on the whole friends thing together, hm?

[Blurr doesn't want to cross boundaries or make her more uncomfortable, he moves his hand away after a few seconds but not in a rushed way. His optics (eyes now?) felt heavy and he was starting to have trouble staying awake] Perhaps we should rest?

[pendragon]

Being certain of your actions is the way of the king. [ Ah, yes. They were supposed to be resting. Although, she doesn't want to keep him up, the thought that perhaps she had also made him feel like not enough did come to mind. ]

I haven't made you feel.. poorly in about yourself in any way, have I? Let me know if I have so I can clarify. [ Remember Blurr, Saber is new to this too. ]

[raceme]

Kings are people, and people is allowed to have doubts too. I have no doubt that you were a great King, though.

[They can be both awkward. Blurr shakes his head.] No, no, no. At first I thought that _perhaps you found me weird. This new body it's... I don't know how it looks to another human, I'm not aware of your standards of beauty or lack of it. But what you said after, that really helped.

[pendragon]

Oh, I see. [ A thoughtful pause and look towards him. ] I will admit, despite you saying you are new to having friends you.. appear to have much more experience with relationships than I do. You are familiar with the idea of sharing a room with friends. So I likely seem more awkward to you. I.. was raised to be proper and respectful at all times. I have never been held or touched in an intimate sense. [ Even though she doesn't realize it, Saber is explaining why he would think she was keeping her distance from him. The knight smiles a bit nervously as she speaks. ]

[raceme]

I share my room with First Aid, he's not always here, but we thought that he shouldn't stay on Megatronus's temple all week. [Mostly because half of the residents there are insane.] He's really ^{easy going, I} think that helped too. You don't look all that awkward, just respectful. I like that. And remember that I work with Ultra Magnus.

[He's not know for being the best mech at social interactions, saber. Blurr smiles briefly and then her works sink in.] OH...that. Ah..eh..I get it. Don't worry then, it's all fine.

[pendragon]

Yes, let's rest, then. Sorry to chatter away when you are so tired. [ Not only did she have no experience, but Saber also always thought that intimacy was something she'd never have due to being 'inhuman' and having to pose as a man. She's not sure about Cybertronians and their relationships.. it's something she'd like to ask someday, but that doesn't seem like a good idea to ask right now. The knight blushes a little, thinking about it along with the current topic of their conversation.

The knight lays down again on her back. This time, though, she's closer to Blurr. There's only a few inches between them. ]

[raceme]

Don't worry, I like to talk to you. [Very much, in fact. She's always interesting and wise.

Blurr wonders about the blush for a moment but forgets about it when she settle down again to rest. He smiles one more time, enjoying the closeness, an closes his eyes.]

Goodnight, Saber.