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[thehardway]

[Lo and behold, there's Ultra Magnus. He frowns, touching his helm lightly. Really, anyone who knows him well enough will note how he flinches ever so slightly.]

This is Ultra Magnus. I appear to be in the medbay. I would like to know the following answers.

First: Why am I here?

Second: What happened to me?

Third: How long was I out?

I would also like someone to update me on whatever I may have missed.

That is all.

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[sciencetank]

Considering I had to witness it, yes. Though, admittedly, if it works, it works, I suppose.

I would suggest remaining here anyway, at least for a day or so, in case the current method of control fails.

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[thehardway]

Is it really necessary that I stay?

[There are law things to do!]

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[sciencetank]

You'll note I mentioned a day, at least.

... The current state of affairs can wait that long. You're no good to anyone tripping over your own feet and suffering massive processor damage.

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[thehardway]

Rung was murdered while I was unconscious.

[No. He should probably rest, but that will hang over his head.]

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[sciencetank]

Yes, I know. The network has been abuzz with the information... even if I hadn't been drafted into autopsy work, it's difficult not to know by now.

...

And while I realize saying "my condolences" does little to change or affect the matter, you have them all the same. However, as much as words won't change what's happened, neither will running off before you're fully functional. The entire police force appears to be handling this as we speak.

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[thehardway]

[It's true enough. It's not like the others can't do their job, but this is a personal matter now.

...Which is also, probably, why he should remain uninvolved for now.]

All right.

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[sciencetank]

[He hesitates. Affection and condolence... comfort... isn't really something he's terribly experienced in, or good at.]

[But then he reaches around the monitor, and sets a hand on Magnus' arm.]

I have a sinking feeling that were I to tell you this is not your fault, you'll no more believe it than I will turn into a jet.

So... if there is any assistance I can provide you... you've only to ask, Commander.

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[thehardway]

[The contact surprises him a little and he looks at Perceptor. Then at the hand. Then back at Perceptor's face.]

Probably not.

...But thank you. For the notion.

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[sciencetank]

[He keeps his hand there, considering he hasn't been asked to remove it, and absently goes over a few calculations on his screen with the other.]

I'm not terribly adept at this, as you're aware...

... but you're welcome, all the same. Is there anything you require?