1. [Voice]

[warborn]

[for a long few moments, there's only the sound of ventilation. fans cycling a mech's air systems. he's clicked on his radio, yeah, but now?

now he has no idea what to say, except something slightly hysterical.]

This is a lot different than I thought the Pit'd look like.

[said in the tone of someone-please-tell-me-I'm-totally-incorrect]

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[Video]

[ichooseboth]

...That is something I would like to know as well.

[Truly. Prowl seems to have a number of things to answer for.]

I've heard a number of things all occurred around that same time period that might make it difficult to stage a rescue, but without being there myself I can't give you any excuses.

[Video]

[warborn]

[oh Prime

you have no idea what your support does for him. he's actually cracking a smile at this point, however faint.]

I believe you. Hell of a time to be - what, 'out of the circuit', you said?

[Video]

[ichooseboth]

[Optimus' lips twitch under his mask. A smile is a good sign.

It means he isn't hated for yet another thing he has - will- fail to stop or deal with.]

...It certainly is. At the very least, hopefully some good will come from my learning of all these incidents, if I can ever return home.

[Video]

[warborn]

...you figure you can stop them?

[Video]

[ichooseboth]

I can damn well try.

How could I do anything less?

[Video]

[warborn]

...so.

How're you getting back?

[he's not asking for pointing out flaws - if Prime's going to try, well.

that's an /interest/ he's showing.]

[Video]

[ichooseboth]

That... remains to be determined. [He nods easily. Optimus understands.]

It is something we are all going to have to figure out, if we ever wish to leave here.

But I was supposed to be returning to my own time when I ended up here. I supposed I could have been...intercepted by this Lambda.

[Video]

[warborn]

[no attack plan, but Prime's come up with some on the spot, before. he trusts him. the point remains, though;]

Think you could bring someone from a different time back with you?

[a k a a certain ex warden]

[Video]

[ichooseboth]

[He blinks, honestly surprised by the suggestion.]

...I honestly don't know. I would assume it is possible, if not recommended.


Has the future become so bad that you simply do not wish to return?

[Not accusing. But morbidly curious.]

[Video]

[warborn]

Garrus...didn't need to happen. Not the way it did.

[and that's. all he'll say. hopefully it's enough.]

[Video]

[ichooseboth]

...No. It did not.

And hopefully I can make it so it never happens at all.

But I will be honest, my old friend. It has yet to happen for me. It is - unfortunately - your past, and I am sure you have the strength to overcome it, no matter what has happened. But as you are not of my time, I cannot say if it is even possible for you to come with me.

[Or if it is even wise. For time itself, or for you.

But he gives the mech a reassuring optic-smile.]

There are no guarantees in this. But I would never reject your help.

[Video]

[warborn]

[we're just going to skip right over the strength comment and continue] Worth a shot, right, Prime?

[Video] /wraps up

[ichooseboth]

[He didn't expect otherwise, honestly. But he's Prime. He Needs to Say These Things.]

That it is. I will keep you informed of anything that might come up in that area. You do the same - who knows where and how we might find access to returning home in these ruins.

[Video] \o/

[warborn]

Yessir.

[half routine, and half? half very earnest. /damn right/]