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[ Here's a face that's been gone from the network for over a month. Wing looks a touch weary, his pinions lax, even though physically he seems in good health]

Hello Haven. I'm back now. I apologize for my absence, it was not intentional.

Sorry to ask this but, would anyone care to update me on recent events? Particularly from the Law Committee? I would appreciate it greatly.

[ He knows about Vandal, and a few of the others that have gone missing, which likely accounts for his glum mood.]

Also, committee members, I think we should put serious consideration into mapping not just the Haven but the surrounds. And clearly mark hazardous areas.

To everyone else... Please, if you're considering going exploring alone, regardless of skill level, do reconsider. Everyday we discover new hazards that persist on this world.

[ Wing might have taken down six reanimated mech frames on his own, maybe. But with the energy drain? There was no chance. ]

And well, I have a bunch of books, mostly human ones, that I don't need anymore. [ More specifically he needs to make room in his...room for someone else's stuff. ] Would anyone like them? I don't want them thrown away.

[Private to Barricade]

You're the one that told me about--what did you call them?--zombies?

Yeah. I have experience in that area now that I do not wish to repeat. [ o_o;; ]

[Private to Perceptor and Captain Marvelous]

Thank you, both of you, for coming to my aid.

I'm sorry to have put you in danger in the process of my rescue. If there's anything I can do to return the boon, please do tell me. I am in your debt.

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Wing! You're still here! I've missed you :(

Aw, Four. Yes I am.

I missed you too!

Are you okay? Where have you been? Are you staying this time? It doesn't feel right without you around :(

I'm fine now yes. [ He won't mention being not-so-fine earlier. ] I went to investigate the ghosts, the place we think they originated from.

Yes, of course. I didn't mean to stay away so long, I'm sorry. I missed you, have you been well? [ He's heard disturbing things over the link, Four. He feels guilty for a lot of things that he's missed.]

So you left to go chase ghosts? I was worried you know! Don't run off again.

[Yes Wing, you're being scolded by a seven-inch doll.]

Lots has happened. Frenzy was my slave for a while. He was obnoxious.

Yes. I think it's important to know what happened to the residents before us and how they died.

[It sounds so good. So reasonable. Until Four scolds him. It doesn't even matter that it's just text, the tone comes through plenty easily. He droops visibly. Good job Four, only Drift scolded him this badly.]

I'm sorry. I'll...be to let you know, if I ever have to go away again.

Frenzy what? Your...s-slave?

[The part about Frenzy being obnoxious is not news obviously. ]

[Four's not done just yet Wing! She's more than a little angry now.]

I bet you went off on your own too! If you had been hurt, then who would have helped you? I don't want you to get hurt! Apologies aren't going to change that. Anyway, Frenzy was my slave as punishment for him murdering me. Megatronus made this happen. I'm glad he's not around anymore, I really dislike Frenzy's company. Oh, and I had to apologize to Tarn.

[Uh-oh. ]

_{uummmm.... maybe I did?} Drift came to get me though. I... [His helm bows a little.] I will be more careful in the future.

[Why is it that he can take a dressing down from Dai Atlas and keep his chin up but he gets a stern talking to from a doll the size of his finger and it makes his spark twitch?]

[His mouth tries to work around all of the other stuff, caught between astonished and appalled. Until she gets to the Megatronus part and this suddenly all make sense. ]

Wait what do you mean 'not around anymore'. And...Wait, TARN?

Edited (HTFML) 2013-05-05 07:34 (UTC)

Thank you. That's all I ask for. And Frenzy isn't my slave anymore. Thank goodness. Tarn wanted an apology so I gave him one. I shouldn't have said that he killed me, that was wrong.

You have every right to do so. [A small smile.] Thank you. For being my friend.

I have to say I question the wisdom of slavery as a punishment practice but if Frenzy wasn't harmed in the process... [He still doesn't like it, but if it was a beneficial learning experience for the cassette maybe some good could come out of it.]

So Tarn demanded an apology from for a false accusation? If he's not the one who killed you, then who was it? [Wow that is weird to say. It's never, ever going to comfortable either.]

Being your friend is my pleasure.

[Wait, Wing didn't know who killed Four? For a moment she hesitates, wondering if she should tell... but after a moment she realized that it isn't really a hard thing to figure out on one's own.]

Frenzy killed me. That's why he was my slave as punishment.

It's mine too.

[He's been gone for too long, and before that, too buried in his projects or explorations. Something he continues to feel badly about.]

[But this definitely ranks higher than 'badly' as reactions go.]

He--he what? I-- How did--?

[Oh no. That's yet another person he'd failed to protect. And worse, someone he'd actually made a promise too.]

I can't remember the details. But he was caught and eventually punished by Megatronus himself. He's part of the law committee now.

[Guess who's not happy about that? Of all the things they could have done to Frenzy after he stopped being Four's slave, it was putting him in a place of importance. Four sincerely hopes that that arrangement doesn't last very long.]

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