[Open to all][Originating from Police Headquarters]

[mccrane]

For the time being, it is recommended that all police officers avoid confrontations in Megatronus Prime's quadrant. The police station there is currently inoperable.

[Because Megatronus Prime was dismantling it. McCrane feels like possibly the worst police commander in the history of police commanders for bringing this about so quickly, even if he stands by what he said.]

Given our current state, I am worried that the Haven is vulnerable to disaster or attack. If you feel you are capable of rescue or combat, please let me know so we can coordinate if necessary.

Additionally, if there is anyone who can give suggestions for how to speak to Megatronus Prime--I would appreciate the assistance.

[Private to Ultra Magnus]

I would like your opinion before I go visit Megatronus Prime, also.

[He has more to talk to you about, but he'll start there.]

[Private to Blurr]

I am sorry--

[He doesn't know what to apologize for first, so he stops there.]

I did not want to let you down.

Comments

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[aerospacecommander]

What did you do?

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[mccrane]

I told him no.

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[aerospacecommander]

Well, there's your problem.

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[mccrane]

I can't tell him yes, though!

I can't give him what he's wanting.

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[aerospacecommander]

And what did telling him 'no' get you?

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[mccrane]

He...

Did not respond positively to it.

Is there another way to say it better?

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[aerospacecommander]

Ask him what he would do about it and then go from there. Don't have 'no' be your first answer.

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[mccrane]

[That's really good advice, actually. He stares for a moment.]

I shall...

I shall try that.

Thank you.

It did not go that easily the first time, however. The suggestions I offered did not seem to suffice, and we will need to reach some compromise.

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[aerospacecommander]

Probably because you challenged him.

[That was usually a thing that did not go well with people named 'Megatron']

That's usually a thing you don't want to do with mechs like him.

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[mccrane]

How can I get him to reach a compromise without asking for what we need?

[There has to be a little challenge, doesn't there?]

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[aerospacecommander]

It's how you ask.

Here, I'll make it simple.

Don't say: I need to punch that guy in the face before his stupidity kills us all.

Say: We are being threatened. What would you like me to do about it?