[Video] Possible Responses from both TFP Shockwave and Starscream

[my_own_trope]

[Starscream had awoken to find himself lost, confused, alone, and at a disadvantage more than thrice over. That had been two weeks ago. In that time he'd remembered a few things -- not nearly enough by any standard -- but he knew the war at home was won, and furthermore, was sure he'd been here before.

Discreetly skulking around, he'd tried to regain his bearings, and the specialized scanning software of a commanding energon seeker had allowed him to eventually find his present location, hidden as it was: Shockwave's mancave Starscream's new secret fort. To be fair, massive amounts of energon hidden beneath the landscape usually merited looking into anyway.
That was one week ago.]

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[Private to Liege Maximo]
[It had taken Starscream this long to decide he was going to contact his Prime. The memory of Maximo was there, but it was as much a comfort as it was distressing. Starscream didn't know what note their relationship had last been on, but he sincerely hoped it was a positive one.]

My Liege, your humble servant returns. [He bows, the video dipping slightly] I await your command, and relish the opportunity of being of use to you -- however you deem fit.

[Welp, here's hoping that covered most of the important bases. And at the very least, it might be enough of a heads-up should Starscream find himself suddenly in need of ... hopping back off-grid.]

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[Everybody else: ]
[The video opens to Starscream grinning in a dark, somewhat poorly lit place.]

Some of you might be wondering after my absence. [Of how long, he's uncomfortably unsure.] Well, rest assured, Haven, my time spent away has led to great accomplishments.

[The camera pans out as Starscream presents this with a grandiose gesture. Straightening, he thumbs a button on a device in his hand and the glowing lights instantly shut off. The camera pans back to Starscream, following him as he moves away. ]

While under the radar, I've been busy creating this. Allow me to present to you: ~a fully functional groundbridge~.
[Smugness levels are off the charts]

Yes, that's right, in this cave, using little more than a box of scraps, I've been able to engineer an incredibly sophisticated piece of machinery. Now, I might be a genius, but it was certainly no small feat given what I had to work with. And yet, here we are.

Should any of you want to use my bridge, know this: admissions is hardly free. But~ I'm sure with enough begging, we can work something out~~. I --

[Off screen there's a flash of light, and the very distinct sound of a groundbridge activating.]

I'll call you back.

Comments

[Not Here]

[redshirtrobot]

[Somewhere in the Haven, the only Vehicon on the whole of the planet shrieks like a little girl.

This is exactly what he never wanted D8]

[Not Here]

[my_own_trope]

[And now that thing that you've never wanted has the space-time warping ability to pop by and nab you right up, should he ever figure out your coordinates.]

[Not Here]

[noparachutes]

[Fracas, what on Cybertron is wrong with you. He's not training you to scream like a baby at nothing.]

[Action]

[staresat]

[Oh, hi!]

[Your favorite Decepticon just emerged from the Bridge entrance, a remote of his own in hand. A few thunking footsteps later, he erases the distance between him and the other jet.]

[Broadcast or not, he doesn't like other people having their fingers jammed in his mancave, and the displeasure barely shows through in his tone of voice.]

Starscream.

[Action 4eva] 1/?

[my_own_trope]

[Favourite Decepticon? But you don't look like Megatro--]

2/?

[my_own_trope]

[--oh shit, it's Shockwave.]

3/?

[my_own_trope]

[Starscream does a good impression of a deer in the headlights as he just lets the other 'Con tromp closer.]

Shockwave? But...

4/?

[my_own_trope]

You should be dead!

I saw you perish in the groundbridge explosion!

5/5

[my_own_trope]

[As for fingers wedged all up in your mancave... well, you should relax and try to enjoy yourself. Believe it or not, some people are actually into that, and Starscream is rather talented with his hands.

Who knows, maybe you'll learn to love it. Maybe this is what you've been missing all your life; a woman's seeker's touch. I mean, look at what you've got to work with: just one hand and ... a cheese grater.]

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[deadlydoctor]

You were here before? [Guess ho had no idea.]

Starscream, you made such good job with that groundbridge. And all alone! It almost looks exaclty like the one Shockwave has.

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[my_own_trope]

Maybe you should have been paying more attention to your surroundings instead of you paint job, Knock Out.

Wait. What?

Shockwave's here?!
[Well that certainly explains SOME things.]

[Video]

[raceme]

[Oh you little ...! Unlike you, Blurs haven't forgot about that time you cut off his arm.]


No one missed you.

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[my_own_trope]

Do I know you?

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[dirge]

If you die, can I have your body?

Dude. What? 1/2

[my_own_trope]

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[my_own_trope]

[Sudden! Close up! Of his face!:]

WHAT DO YOU MEAN: "DIE?" WHY WOULD I DIE?!

SPEAK UP!

[noparachutes]

A groundbridge has significantly limited uses here. For what reason would anyone need to pander to some fool's whims to use it.

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[staresat]

[Hi Shockwave.]

[Shockwave is just going to man the helm here, Starscream. Don't mind him.]

[No really. It's better if you sit this one out. If you make him look bad in front of the other Shockwave he's going to rip off your arms wookie-style.]

It is a Space Bridge, but interference from the Lambda has limited it's range. It is an issue I am currently looking into.

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[rednotbluethx]

If you can build a space bridge, how come ya can't fix yer body?

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[my_own_trope]

[Starscream stomps a dainty foot.]

What're you talking about? There's nothing wrong with my body!

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[gtfostalker]

What is so wrong with walking? Or turning into... whatever you turn into.

Besides, you never know where those things will put you. There could be deadly radiation, or mutants.
Or both!

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[my_own_trope]

For your information human, I transform into a ~high performance fighter jet~.

And while there is simply no comparing to my aerial grace, there's still something to be said for... energy efficiency.

[He puffs up, proudly:] Excellent workmanship too.

[Now he's scoffing:] Mutants? Pft. Please. It's only under very extreme circumstances that you'd meet a member of the undead, and you'd need to be in an inter-dimensional nether realm first.

[dinnerdate]

...

Starscream?

[Why does he have to be here.]

Is he supposed to know who Deads is?

[my_own_trope]

Yes, that's right.

...

Who are you?

[Video]

[brattery]

Hey!

I know you!

[Which... isn't saying much. Kevin's memories are still fuzzy, and "know" doesn't mean anything beyond "this person makes me a little bit nostalgic". But after returning in the way he did, any reprieve from this sea of strangers and lost time is something to get excited about.]

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[my_own_trope]

[sneer]

Funny, I don't remember you, human.

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[notyourblueangel]

You look like you have a flight-capable alt. Why would you build a "ground" bridge.

...that looks like a space bridge!

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[my_own_trope]

Of course I'm flight capable. Haven't you ever seen a seeker before?

Are you a scientist or engineer? [Sneery sneer]

[treacherous_widow]

Somehow, I doubt that belongs to you.

[my_own_trope]

Shows what you know then, doesn't it?

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[4_toteachus]

You're back.

[There are a million and one reasons why Four seriously likes you Starscream. She'll be keeping her distance, stay away from her you creep.]

[my_own_trope]

[Jazz hands]

~Ta da!~

[maxicpolarity]

....

Starscream.

[He'll leave it at that, for a moment, to see how you react...but he does remember you, oh yes.]

1/?

[my_own_trope]

Maximo?