[Video]

[we_re_doomed]

–dear. This doesn't look right at all.

[The perspective shifts from the skewed angle of the temple to a shiny, gold-plated head. The pair of eyes shine brightly as they look at nothing in particular, the politeness in C-3PO's voice coming in clearer now. It barely wavers as he continues prattling on.]

Oh no. I'm certain I was never deactivated within the past few minutes! This hallway seems to have changed. [He sighs, shaking his head.] And everything was going so well– wait a minute. [He looks up.] Artoo? Artoo, where did you go?

[Taking a look around, he has failed to notice the Acolyte that approaches him.]

You can't have disappeared on me. You don't even move that fast. I knew I couldn't count on you for anything.

[In the middle of this, he realizes he still has the comlink in his other hand. Again the angle shifts, now giving a perspective of the droid's upper body.]

Master Luke? Oh! I forgot I turned it off. [Click.] Master Luke? Are you there, sir? Sir?

Comments

[Video]

[littlecrowgirl]

Oh wow, you're definitely a worrier. I didn't think robots could really worry like you do. What's the term you use for that? Is 'pop a gasket' too insulting?

If not, don't pop a gasket, mister!

Did you listen to the Acolytes?

[Video]

[we_re_doomed]

Oh! Who is this? You're not Master Luke. [Hold up.] I beg your pardon– "Pop a gasket"??? My word. I most certainly do not have any gaskets on me...

What do you mean, Acolytes?

[Video]

[littlecrowgirl]

Nope. I'm a Kay. Kay Faraday!

...You know, the Acolytes! The giant robed guys who told you why you're here and gave you the Link! You encountered them, right?

[Video]

[we_re_doomed]

[For a droid, he looks a little perplexed.] No, I have not–

[And then he turns around, finally seeing the Acolyte up close and personal. He screams.

Hold on, he'll be a moment.]

[Video]

[organ_pharming]

Mm, what a simple looking automaton you are. I would wager your points of articulation could be counted on one's fingers. Amazing.

[Video]

[invisiblepinkboat]

[Well, that's an... odd-looking mechanoid. Elita considers for a moment, and then shakes her helm slightly.]

I'm pretty sure we have no one answering to Luke on the planet for the moment, so unfortunately he's not here.

And you're not home anymore. I see you missed the Acolyte's explanation?

[Video]

[we_re_doomed]

[Even if he can't show it, C-3PO's slight movements speak of being offended.]

–Why, I never.

[Video]

[we_re_doomed]

[He's odd? She's...well, she's very advanced, but that's not the point.]

I...believe I did receive the explanation soon after the initial shock had passed.

No one? Oh dear. This is worse than I thought. I knew had a bad feeling about this.

[Video]

[invisiblepinkboat]

[Yes, he is, she's just an alien!!]

Oh, good. [She could give it, but it's easier if the Acolytes are actually listened to.]

If we're all lucky, no time will have passed between the moment any of us left our realities to when we hopefully return... So if he's in trouble, it should be all right.

[It's... simpler to hold onto that than imagining things going on without. Especially as there's been some implications that they're all taken from different times, even if from the same reality.]

[Video]

[we_re_doomed]

[Well, it was sort of rude for him to scream, but he was able to handle it. Sort of.

Give him some credit. His composure has returned a little faster than usual. But news of this lets Threepio relax some.]

Oh. Oh, I hope so. I appear to have left during a very pivotal moment and it would be terrible if Artoo and I have missed any calls since then.

[Video]

[littlecrowgirl]

[Kay is just finding this absolutely hilarious.]

THERE HE IS! SAY HI!

[Video]

[we_re_doomed]

[SO VERY HELPFUL, KAY]

I don't want to say hi!!!

[Video]

[invisiblepinkboat]

[She nods briefly, tapping a finger against her chin.]

Yes. And I am certainly hoping so as well, even if I didn't leave an emergency behind, but I know others who've left... sensitive situations.

So I hope this... Luke? will be all right.

Any questions not answered by the explanation from the Acolyte?

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[organ_pharming]

Interesting speech module they've given you too. Humans create the strangest toys.

[Video]

[littlecrowgirl]

Well, I guess you could say 'good morning' instead, but that's more for...you know. Morning. I can never tell what is and isn't morning here anymore. The stars above don't really help.

[Video]

[we_re_doomed]

Oh! I'm afraid I have no other choice at this point!!

I will do what I was programmed to do – a quick greeting and an explanation never hurt anyone. I hope.

[Video]

[we_re_doomed]

Toy? Oh no, sir, I am a protocol droid! C-3PO, human-cyborg relations.

[Video]

[we_re_doomed]

[He nods. It's more of a cant of his head than a nod, but he can only go so far with his limited motions.]

Yes. I suppose I will have to try and believe that for the time being.

He was rather brief, but it was concise enough to process. Cybertron is not a planet or a system I am familiar with at all, so my guess is as good as any in terms of thinking this is very far from home if it concerns rifts in reality and whatnot. But what do they mean by before Cybertron has awakened?

[Video]

[littlecrowgirl]

That's the spirit! Don't worry, they won't hurt you.

They'll tell you what's going on though, unless you want me to give you the rundown.

[Video]

[invisiblepinkboat]

[Such a limited range of motion... At the question, Elita shrugs.]

Simple enough. You're familiar with human or alien ideas of deities? Cybertron is, or will be in this case, the physical vessel for our creator, Primus, a god of light and creation.

[She gestures around herself, even if that's a very limited area to include, she does mean the rest of the planet as well.]

The Firstforged are preparing Cybertron for Primus' arrival.

[How many protocols are there for dealing with religious beliefs... or perhaps rather facts?]

[Video]

[we_re_doomed]

You better be right. I will try to be right back.



...Perhaps you can fill in some of the spaces?

[Video]

[we_re_doomed]

Why yes, I am quite familiar with the concept...

[It would have been sad if he wasn't programmed with that in mind. However, there's always room for learning, and this just interests him.]

A physical vessel for a deity that still has yet to come. My goodness. Are we interfering?

[Audio]

[kick_astromech]

[Insert a long string of beeps and tweedling that definitely sounds familiar.]

[Video]

[invisiblepinkboat]

Without our glyphs, we would be. [She turns enough to make her own visible and taps the armour below it.]

The rift we come through is created by an entity a lot more malevolent, and without the glyphs we would be little more than insane monsters trying to rip this place apart.

We've had non-glyphed creatures and people both come through, and in the latter case... they all went insane and attempted to attack us.

[She frowns, shifting on her feet. It wasn't a very pleasant situation.]

[Audio]

[we_re_doomed]

Well, that about clears everything up. Cybertron, Acolytes, Firstforged, Primus' arrival. Not only that, but there is very little chance of ever seeing anyone from home again.

...I can't believe I'm even missing that little R2 unit. [He sighs forlornly.] Oh, Artoo. If you were only here.

It's almost as if I can hear you now...