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[mccrane]

[McCrane is stiff, and does not stare at the camera as he usually does when talking. His optics are glassy, but he's still going. Somehow.]

After a thorough investigation, we have determined that a number of individuals have gone missing over the past few days.

To count, this includes Ultra Magnus, Gunmax, and possibly First Aid.

[He had not been able to find the medic while looking for evidence in the upcoming trial.]

If you know of any other cases or have seen these individuals, please do not hesitate to contact the Police.

However--

[Now he stops, his lips pressing together and then opening again...but nothing comes out for a long moment.]

...

My information suggests that they may not be coming back.

[The tire tracks toward the badlands had been enough of a clue.]

I am sorry.

[Locked to Blurr and Prowl]

With Ultra Magnus gone, this puts me once more in charge of the Police Force. Blurr, I'd like you to be my second-in-command in charge of patrols and emergency rescue.
Prowl...I know you were talking with Ultra Magnus about restructuring our ranks. For now, I would like you to be second-in-command for criminal investigations.

We should meet to discuss this further.

[He needed something to do to keep his mind off of everything. This would work--for now.]

[Locked to the Brave Police (and Kagerou)]

I could not find him.

He just...was not there, and neither was Gunbike.

[McCrane has no idea what to do right now, other than work. He's hoping one of you might know.]

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Comments

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[pendragon]

[ Others may be attempting to be positive, but Saber is a realist and doesn't feel inclined to believe they may be returning. She's not as cold to not realize that McCrane is likely facing difficulties, though. ]

You have my support McCrane, with or without any returns.

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[mccrane]

Thank you, Saber. Having the support of the Law Committee--and you--will help greatly right now.

Returns have happened before, haven't they?

[He knows they have, he's just trying to confirm it.]

[pendragon]

Returns have happened, but.. [ The knight becomes noticeably more solemn. She realizes he is looking for comfort of some kind, but he's also in a very important position unless Ultra Magnus returns. ] You do need to plan in case there are no returns.

[mccrane]

That is my intention.

This is a great loss to the Police Force, but we will manage. We can pull resources, and redistribute...

[And there's Gunmax's desk. Empty. He stops talking and just stares at it.]

...

[pendragon]

[ As McCrane stops talking, have an uncertain Saber remain quiet, too. Unsure how to comfort him, her mind scrambles for a few words to say. During her reign, none had comforted her and she had let none.. since the king never had shown weakness.

Saber has come to terms with the fact things are different on Cybertron, though. After all, McCrane is her superior. ]

..You have my condolences. [ The knight goes quiet after that, not wanting to say anything that may not help the situation. ]