[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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[megaton]

I might know someone with those qualifications.

[He laughs.]

Tarn. Been keeping the Decepticons in line?

[songofmypeople]

I had hoped you might.

[A modest chuckle of his own.]
I do endeavor to.

[Locked]

[megaton]

I appreciate that you've left some of them alive for me.

[He locks this.]

And I suspect you'll be able to give me some valuable information, as well. What are our numbers, here? Even counting those you would consider traitors.

[Locked]

[songofmypeople]

We don't punish those that don't deserve it. Only they that forget the importance of your plans.

[Even counting the traitors, eh?]

Of those who have sworn allegiance to your cause, there are [Insert correct amount here]. Those who haven't but nonetheless identify as Decepticons are [Another correct number]. Should you need a more complete list including names and channel frequencies, you only need ask.

[Some one's been paying attention.]

[Locked]

[megaton]

I'll have to start by making some.

[Plans. He doesn't have any right now. Dying sort of put him off his game.]

Consider this my formal request.

There aren't numbers enough for war, and there do not seem to be resources that are worth holding on to. Is there anything to even entertain a Decepticon here, Tarn?

[Locked] - oof that took some effort, but I probably missed someone

[songofmypeople]

You won't disappoint.

In regards to entertainment; we do what we can. Personally, I always did enjoy going over your poetry.

As for your list:
Those loyal to you consist only of one; me.

Nevertheless there exist others who remain attached to their own Decepticon heritage -- many of whom I believe you're already familiar with.

Fracas - A foot soldier - [Frequency]
Frenzy - Companion of an alternate, absent Soundwave - [Frequency]
Ravage - Another cassette companion of another alternate Soundwave - [Frequency]
Knock Out - Medic - [Frequency]
Dirge - Seeker Clone; alternate timestream - [Frequency]
Blitzwing - Triple changer; flight and ground modes; alternate timestream - [Frequency]
Starscream - Similar to yours, but again: alternate timestream - [Frequency]
Skywarp - One of this Starscream's - [Frequency]
Thundercracker - Alternate and unaligned to the previous two seekers- [Frequency]
Shockwave - two alternates exist, neither from our home universe - [Frequency] and [Frequency]
Dead End - A cannibal - [Frequency]

[He doesn't mention his baby Decepticon stooges. They never really did count to him.]

[Locked] - Nicely done~

[megaton]

Do you now?

[This is a first. Megatron still remembers being laughed at in Axiom over his works, and not fondly.]

Tell me, do you write yourself?

[He listens to the list, interested. It is exactly what he was looking for.] Do you know the alignments of each? I have been told that a committee need only have one of each alignment to be official.

He aims to please

[songofmypeople]

I hold your words close to spark.

[Megatron, dear, there are fans, there are literary critics, there are fanatics, and then there's Tarn.]

My talents lie best in appreciation.

When it comes to alignments, my main interest is faction. [And those that weren't branded to this Megatron are worth much less interest.] If you're asking about about the residents' glyphs, all those mentioned bear them -- but they are however, apparently subject to change.

Tell me more about this committee.

[Private]

[megaton]

Why?

[Its not something he hears often, so he wants to know.]

So the Firstforged ask that there be representation, when that representation is subject to alter?

How...devious.

[And it made him curious how much a glyph could be influenced on its own.]

I just believe that it would be in the Haven's best interest to have a backup committee in case the current one should experience any problems.

[songofmypeople]

They're an inspiration.

[Nothing in his voice belies anything but sincerity.]

As you've heard, [yeah, he's been following your conversation with both traitors] I've been awarded a position within the Haven's Law Committee.

I will of course, offer my full support for your budding organisation.

[megaton]

It's not every day an artist receives such recognition. Especially one who has not been given the opportunity to create in so long.

[When had he last written? He doesn't want to think about it.]

You do keep up to date.

Your support might be necessary.

[songofmypeople]

I speak from experience when I say that you will continue to inspire troops through your words alone. Your speeches will be a treat to behold.

You need only ask.