[Open][Video; At the edge of the Haven, slight static]

[megaton]

[So he'd made it. He'd made it, he was alive, and he was still here. He could see the distant temples from the mountain he stood on, some ancient and run-down building in ruins behind him. Despite the dilapidation, there is a very new 'STARSCREAM FOR OVERSEER' poster tacked onto the wall within his view...the perfect place for a high-flying, far-ranging jet to test out non-permanent adhesives without anyone noticing.]

So.

[He begins by reaching out, aiming, and completely blasting the wall and accompanying poster.]

Is there anyone who actually intends to vote for Starscream?

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[notyourblueangel]

((ooc: Also don't mind the jet having a small conniption in the corner... This could be fun. >D ))


[Pit no . . . PIT NO . . . please, oh please just fragging go away, just like last time. Maybe if TC doesn't answer, this one will either go crazy have to be killed again or just simply vanish like that other one did.]

[Well . . . one can hope, anyway.]

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[megaton]

[Somewhere, somehow...Megatron smirks.]

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[namesnotprowl]

[Barricade, ever the graceful mech, notices the transmission... and promptly runs into the doorjamb of his own room. Thankfully, no one will ever know. Unless they notice him rubbing one shoulder as he fires up his own video.]

Well, I suppose if no one more worthy runs against him...

[He is, for once, doing a good job of hiding his shock.

Mostly.

Sort of.]

/jacking [Video]

[dirge]

Told you he'd come back.

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[megaton]

Are you telling me there actually will be elections?

[He's not sure if he finds that backward or progressive. But don't worry Barricade...you might notice he's having to carefully restrain his own emotions here. Small talk is a good way to NOT discuss...other things.]

[Video]

[happyduckbutt]

..!

[That voice. He knows that voice. But is it really...

After staring a moment at his Link, he finally makes a grab for it, swallowing before he finally manages to find his voice.]

....M...Magnum? Is that you?

[Video]

[megaton]

Ventus.

[There's a pause...because THIS human's voice is one that's more recent in his memory, and thus is deeply mired in less-than-pleasant events.]

Perhaps you can clear something up for me.

[Video]

[dirge]

Oh. You're back. Again.

[Video]

[megaton]

And you, somehow, have managed to remain.

Is there actually enough here for you to eat?

[He doesn't trust this.]

Someone has been taking care of you, haven't they.

[dinnerdate]

...Megatron?

[megaton]

Ah, now that is better.

[His name. It's good to hear. Yes, he still is Megatron.]

Who is addressing me?

[noparachutes]

Hn, you're back.

[megaton]

Insightful as always.

Tell me you've had fun while I've been gone?

[Because if you haven't, he could use someone to exchange blows with for a while.]

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[redshirtrobot]

Oh! You're back.

... You have a Glyph this time, right?
[Because the last time everyone went crazy and it seemed kind of horrible to Fracas.]

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[megaton]

I am.

[At the mention of a Glyph, Megatron snorts and glances down to it.]

It was the first thing I noticed. Being branded would not be my choice, but I cannot help but think it preferable to the alternative.

[video]

[aerospacecommander]

...

Are you planning on going psychotic again?

[And how dare you destroy his poster. He worked hard on that.]

[video]

[megaton]

I'll see if I can fit it in sometime this weekend.

[Oh, hello there Starscream~ Please have a smirk.]

Nice poster.

[Video]

[a_father_to_his_men]

You have returned.

[Hi Megatron, have your other here stating the obvious, but sounding very glad and relieved for it too.]

How do you feel?

[Locks]

I feel I should mention to you that the Starscream from your world is no longer here, he left some time ago, it can only be assumed he ended up in the Badlands.

I thought it would be important for you to know.

[Video]

[megaton]

Feel?

[Well, that was a question he wasn't expecting.]

I feel like I do not really want to attempt making a flight from here to the Haven using modifications that I'm only 30% sure will work. Can you still fly, Megatron?

[Because he'd 'feel' much better with someone to spot him in case something went wrong.]

...

Is that normal?

[It's hard to talk about his Starscream. There's too many emotions involved.]

[Audio]

[songofmypeople]

It seems we have a new candidate.

[Audio]

[megaton]

A candidate will need to have the best interests of the populace in mind.

[Something he has difficulty reconciling with the image of Starscream.]

I recognize your voice.

[It's hard to forget.]

[Video]

[ichooseboth]

[Optimus sighs in resignation, leaning against the hand sprawled over his face as he stares at the screen.]

...You know, at this point? I'm not even surprised.

[Video]

[megaton]

To be honest, Optimus, I've lost track of what emotion I am supposed to feel.

[He reaches up to his chest, lightly touching a scar that you might recognize having given to him.]

Tell me you remember my death? Because I do.

[Video]

[rungout]

...I suppose it would only be fair to say welcome back?

[Video]

[megaton]

I appreciate the sentiment--if only in the interest of fairness.

[He smirks.]

I hear that I might not be the only one risen from the scrapyard, however. Tell me, do you treat patients post-mortem?

[video]

[warp]

Megatron!

... Wow, that's an old look... [Then Skwyarp trails off, frowning. Something's off here, from what he can remember of way back then---

Oh. Too few cannons. And the treads are in the wrong place.]

Uh. Well, still Megatron I s'pose.

[Which more or less would mean the same thing.]

And right now, he's kinda the best on offer.

[Skywarp grimaces a little though; Starscream's ambition is just so fragging annoying.]

[video]

[megaton]

Skywarp.

[Now this is a face he can't disguise being glad to see.]

Close enough for the both of us, I'd wager. If you still enjoy amusement at someone else's expense, then I still enjoy pulling the limbs off of my enemies.

[Some things never change.]

Any ideas who he's running against or how to...ah...get involved?

[sword_redemption]

They also want Tarn on the Law Committee.

[Drift is trying on sarcasm. It's probably a bit bleak sounding. ]

[megaton]

Tarn?

Drafting laws?

Well. At least it would be Decepticon representation. I'm going to bet this isn't going over well, however.

Even with the Decepticons.

[He can't help but laugh.]

[raceme]

No one sane, I hope.

Welcome back. [Blurr didn't knew you could be back, he thought glyphless where sadly doomed. He's trying to see if Megatron has a glpyhp now.] Up for a drink?

[megaton]

[He can't help but laugh at that pronouncement. Starscream certainly will have trouble running.]

A drink?

Yes. It may be a bit, though...my flying is rusty.

Still a police officer?

[His Glyph is there, nice and black.]

[winged_knight]

[He's uncertain which gives him more pause, Megatron's return or the fact that Starscream wants to campaign. Primus help him.]

[But it does take a little bit before responding. And it's more because seeing the Decepticon leader brings up memories better left in the dark past.]

I suppose that depends on who the competition is.

[megaton]

And what they're promising, hm?

[He agrees, really. Nothing is so black and white.]

So the runners have not been announced yet?

[video]

[rednotbluethx]

[HE IS SO HAPPY HE'S ALMOST BOUNCING!]

Megatron! Yer back! Frag yea, frag yea, now things are really gonna liven up around here!

[video]

[megaton]

You should know better, Frenzy--nothing can kill me.

[Nothing had yet, anyhow. He does end up rubbing his chest over Prime's last wound, however, because he still can't shake the eerie feeling that he was dead.]

[video]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

[Well, color Ambulon surprised! Here's a face he honestly didn't think he'd ever see again.]

I... Do you remember me? [You know, just in case. Ambulon figures you don't.]

[video]

[megaton]

Side-swapping medic, slightly cynical but with strong ideals at spark?

[How could he forget?]

[video]

[adamndoctor]

... I think a giant purple robot with a mask held a memorial service for you some time ago, as you look familiar.

[video]

[megaton]

That would be Tarn...

and I am Megatron.

Which, by my calculations, just leaves you.

[He doesn't recognize you.]

[Video]

[deadlydoctor]

[Excuse Knock Out while he just stares for a long moment. You look familiar and yet...]

Lord Megatron?

[Video]

[megaton]

[He never knows what to say when people call him 'Lord.']

Close enough.

Judging by your lack of instant altercation, I'm going to guess you're a Decepticon?

[Audio]

[glitteratimedic]

Lord...Lord Megatron?

[Someone sounds...reluctant. And very startled.]

[Audio]

[megaton]

Do not tell me I am allowed the fortune to recognize the vocal patterns of my favorite feline medic?

[If so, his homecoming might not be so bad.]

[video]

[megatronicpolarity]

I hadn't expected anyone to return, but if I had, I suppose I would have expected you.

[Shame that means he can't give Megatron a hard time for wearing his name anymore. Coming back from the dead all on your own is an impressive feat.]

[video]

[megaton]

I'll be sure to find some other way to surprise you, then.

[His optics flash, but he's not sure yet whether it is in interest or anger.]

The badlands.

They're aggravating.