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[saidthespidertothefly]

Hmm hmm hm~. Now isn't this interesting? A whole new world to sink my teeth into. Hello all, my name is Airachnid, and it seems I've found myself on this... quaint little world that isn't quite yet-to-be Cybertron.

Now, I know certain parties that aren't quite happy with me are out there, and to them I say this: Don't even bother trying to trace this signal, because I've already covered it with several layers of encryption. Can't really expect me to put myself at risk, do you?

To the rest of you... I'm eager to see what opportunities meeting individuals from other worlds may afford. Dare I say it, but I believe it will be a one-of-a-kind experience...

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[automobile_enthusiast]

Well, he's certainly better off than the state you left him in. It's quite miraculous. Really.

[He's trying so very hard to come off as nonchalant, and it's... really not working.]

[saidthespidertothefly]

Yes, well.

Considering that I doubt he and Dreadwing were there simply to enjoy my company, I'd consider us even.

Or perhaps you think I should have let them put me down like a rabid turbofox?

I wonder how you'd react in such a situation, if the grav-lock were on the other servo...

[automobile_enthusiast]

See, the thing is, I'm not. Never have been, and I daresay I never will be; I don't mind playing by Megatron's rules.

[At least, not until the rules started changing without warning, but he's not really going to be talking about that.]

So I don't really see much need to play what-if games.

[saidthespidertothefly]

Oh really? You've never schemed against the higher ups for your own benefit?

And you call yourself a Decepticon.

[automobile_enthusiast]

Now now, did I say that? I'm just pointing out that, generally speaking, it's better to cooperate with Lord Megatron than, you know, plot against him.

[Except when he's in a coma. Comas are game changers.]

[saidthespidertothefly]

And they say I'm overly invested in self preservation.

Now now, Knockout. You have your precious bulky hunk back. Why risk losing him again - not to mention, your own life - on a grudge that doesn't even matter anymore?

It seems like such a waste of time.

[automobile_enthusiast]

Well, it's really the only thing that matters, isn't it? [Loyalty to Megatron and the cause is all well and good but Knock Out's primary interest is and always has been himself.]

Oh, please. [He manages a light laugh.] It's not like I'm saying we're going to hunt you down or anything quite so rash. [Even if he'd kind of like to.] What I'm saying is that if you want to keep that pretty face of yours intact you might not want to show it around me.

[saidthespidertothefly]

You presume you have anything to offer me, Knockout. I can't see any reason why I'd want to show my face around you.

[automobile_enthusiast]

And really, doesn't that just work out the best for the both of us?

[saidthespidertothefly]

Quite.

Do tell Breakdown I said hello.

[automobile_enthusiast]

Mn, no, I don't think I will, actually. I'm sure you understand.

[saidthespidertothefly]

Oh, then perhaps I'll contact him myself and tell him you kept this from him. I'm sure that will do wonders for your partnership.

[automobile_enthusiast]

Hah! As if that's all it would take.

[saidthespidertothefly]

We'll just have to see.