[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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[Video]

[happyduckbutt]

[Lifting his head, Ventus nods. Of all people, he's not one to disagree on that.]

You're right. I don't understand any of this, but I'm glad to see you again.

Not much has changed around here, unfortunately. Where are you anyway?

[Video]

[megaton]

[That gets him. He still finds it hard to believe that people can be glad to see him for simply being...him, and not for what he can offer.]

Are you always so amicable?

[He appreciates it, in some tiny, sealed-off corner of his Megatrony spark. He'll use it, too, but at least he appreciates it.]

I'm atop what passes for a mountain a few dozen miles from the Haven. [It had been his best shot for determining his OP.]

Do you believe in luck, Ventus?

[Video]

[happyduckbutt]

[That finally gets a little of the usual smile from him.]

I try to be.

[He tilts his head, wondering what Magnum's doing way out there.]

Did you head out there yourself? Where did you wake up?

[And at the last question, he gives a slow, thoughtful nod.]

I guess I kinda do.

[Video]

[megaton]

Not a bad trait. You'll catch more enemies off-guard, that way.

[He smiles back, intending to leave it as a question of whether that is serious or a joke.]

I came back online a bit further out than this with my comms down and my navigational system out of alignment. With the mountain in view...it seemed the best chance I had of finding my position.

[There's a better signal up here, as well. Who knew?]

Good. Then if you care to grant some to me, I could use it. It's been a while since I've given my flight-mode a test drive.

[Video]

[happyduckbutt]

[No, he's not sure how to take that, but he'll grin, nonetheless.]

Wait, outside of Haven? That's weird. Uh. ...do you still not have a glyph?

[He can't help but be a little anxious at that. The last thing he wants is a repeat of that event.]

I definitely wish you luck then. Um, and if you don't mind, maybe I can come join you?

[Video]

[megaton]

No. I bear a brand, same as you. [He gestures down to his black mark, not pleased by it, but perhaps relieved.]

Join me?

On a mountaintop?

[No. Wait. You had some sort of hovercraft. He remembers it...]

[Video]

[happyduckbutt]

[Oh, Ventus looks very relieved to hear it too, even though he understands this less and less.]

Yeah, I just have to figure out which direction to start off for.

[Video]

[megaton]

Save your power. I'm already being retrieved.

I would be...interested...in attempting another flight with you at some point, however.

[Because it is easier to wobble around in front of humans than it is in front of Decepticons he's supposed to be impressing.]

[Video]

[happyduckbutt]

Ah, got it.

[That's good to know, at least. He doesn't want anyone getting lost outside of the Haven.

He smiles a little at the next.]

Really? Sure..! Whenever you're ready for it, definitely.

[Video]

[megaton]

I will let you know. Perhaps you can give me some advice on keeping steady.

[Video]

[happyduckbutt]

I'll try, at least..!