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re_alignment2013-05-17 01:21 am
my_own_trope) wrote in re_alignment2013-05-17 01:21 am
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[Video] Possible Responses from both TFP Shockwave and Starscream
[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.]
[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.]
[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.
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:
That was one week ago.]
[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.]
[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.
[perma-video]
[He walks everywhere and you clearly have a longer legspan than he does so he just doesn't get it.]
The undead? [Strelok barks a laugh, leaning back.] Bah, what do you know? Zombies are easy. The rest, though, they are hard. And teleporters, they don't tell you what is on the other side, do they? You could walk straight into anything.
[perma-video >>> Action?]
[He turns around, going silent and helping himself to one of Shockwave's computer terminals. (It isn't so difficult to locate Strelok's coordinates, and even easier when he's using a computer.) It takes under a minute, but then Starscream looks back at the camera.]
Sometimes I might be on the other side.
[There's a flash of green on Starscream's end of the video, just off-screen, illuminating the side of his face with a sickly green colour. At that exact same time, the exact same colour pops up on Strelok's end. In fact, it's the exact same circle of light from earlier, except this time it's accompanied by holy shit that is a huge hand made of razor blades reaching for you right now!!!!]
[perma-video >>> Action!]
And that. That is not a friendly hand at all. He lets out a short curse in Russian, raising his pistol. He knows he can hurt these machines, he remembers that much... but shooting at an armored creature's armored limbs never does any good. He needs a more viable target.
Besides, he's never backed down from an adventure before. Even one of the razor-bladed fingers variety.]
You are careful with your claws or you are dead, machine!
[Be gentle, Starscream; he knows where your joints are and his aim is impeccable.]
[Action]
I don't think it's my death you should be worrying about~.
[The voice is echoed triple fold: coming through the groundbridge, Strelok's device, and Starscream's, before that enormous hand closes around Strelok's midsection and pulls him through the portal.
Welcome to
Shockwave'sStarscream's mancave, human.][Action]
Worry is for other people.
[Mostly; he only worries a little now because he wouldn't want Nexus to panic over him dying right after he gets back. Even so, he holds himself still, changing his pistol aim from Starscream's arm joints to one of his optics as soon as he can see it.]
You live in here?
... I suppose it is not so bad.
[perma-Action]
It's a temporary arrangement. [Strelok, have you ever seen a robot pout? Well you have now. You're welcome.]
[Starscream scoffs.] What do you plan to do with that tiny excuse of a weapon, anyway?
[His grip changes slightly, tightening around the human, the razor tip of his thumb pressing alarmingly close to some important piece of anatomy as he leans over to inspect his new guest... and very delicately lower two long talons of his other hand toward the pistol. Think really scary robot chopsticks.]
[perma-Action]
More to the point is the question... and the points digging into his armor and his clothing beneath that... and the points looming over his pistol. That just won't do. Looting the dead is one thing, but stealing things from the grasp of the living is far too far. Strelok's gaze doesn't stray from the sights of his pistol.]
I plan to prove my name.
[Which he does now, aiming right for the gap between Starscream's optic and facial plating - accounting for gravity, air resistance and bullet drop - and squeezing the trigger twice. Hope you saw this coming, Starscream, or can turn your head faster than a speeding bullet.]
1/2
[Name? He doesn't get i--]
2/3
[In this case it's necessary to flip a coin for whether Starscream drops the human, or squeezes him to a pulp in his surprise.
>>Heads.
Looks like you get to live another couple minutes, guy, because Starscream lets Strelok go by reflex, one hand catching the edge of a table as he stumbles back, the other clutching at his face.
Hope there's something for you to grab onto because I can't say for sure what kind of drop is involved here. Maybe there's a robot cheesecake on the ground right under you, though!]
3/3
Check.
A couple tiny bullets that have since lodged themselves under his plating, wiggling a little further down the inside of his face by the second?
Check.
Surprise robot itch?
Check.]
Why you little--That was my eye!!
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The one thing he wonders, more than 'can I run' is 'did my bottle of vodka break'.
Strelok will have to wait to check it, though. He has to roll to his feet and scramble to find an appropriate hiding spot to catch his breath and assess the situation. Hooray, first question answered!
brb finding somewhere not easily accessible]
I know it was!
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Getting down on his hands and knees, Starscream pushes a crate of metal pieces and -- what that an insect leg? -- whatever, out of the way.]
You're going to pay for that!
[Why yes, he has memorised the villain's handbook of cliche one-liners.]
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He doesn't respond to the threat, easy at it would be. He does, however, roll his eyes. He didn't think people actually talked like that.]
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Don't mind Blurr sudden entrance as he purposely steps on Starscream's head, pushing him down, and then jumps. He's already running again by the time his wheels touch the ground. He scoops up Strelok with his left hand, the right one changing into his chainsaw and moving protective over the man. All happened in less than five seconds, give or take.]
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[He enters the scene half a minute later, transforming back into his bipedal mode with gun in hand. He'll just make himself comfortable in front of the exit, thanks.]
Don't move - you're under arrest.
[The jig is up, buster brown.]
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Scrambling to his feet, he eyed the exit, prepared to jump over Blurr and transform .... except geez, where were all these Autobots even coming from, because suddenly there was another, much chunkier one blocking the door.]
Under arrest? For what?
[Nevertheless, Starscream lowered his centre of gravity, crouching a bit, and aimed the rockets of both arms at each of his shiny new targets. Shockwave was going to be upset if a firefight broke out in his lab, but then again, Starscream never did much care for Shockwave's opinion.]
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Ah, my hero, come to my rescue once again! And you brought a friend.
[A cop friend, if 'arrest' is anything to go by. That is definitely knew... as far as he knows. The stalker peeks through Blurr's fingers at Starscream. Arrest him for what? Oh, Strelok can answer that. Even if he has to shout to be heard.]
For trying to kill me, Claw-hand! I have been transmitting all this time!
[Then, more to Blurr, he adds-] I shot him twice, but only in defense I swear.
[It feels so weird having to justify his shots again.]
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Ashesaid,youareunderarrestforassaultandattemptedmurderyouhavetherighttoremainsilentevenifIdoubtyouhavethecapacityanythingyousaymaybeusedagainstyouinacourtoflawandISTRONGLYsuggestyoutoloweryourweaponsbeforeweareforcedtotakefurthermeasuresagainstyou.
[Blurr already didn't like the mech and Starscream was giving him more reasons to feel disgusted by him.]
Don't worry we will investigate that later. [That last part was directed at the man in his hand. Blurr pulled him closer to his chest just in case the con decided to fire.]