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[redshirtrobot]

[When the video comes on, Fracas is shifting on his feet, only pausing to rub the back of his neck and let out a reedy laugh. He coughs when he finally gets control of himself, then claps his hands together and mutters to himself before speaking up.]

S-so, uhm. I... I guess everyone's noticed the new Starscream. Well, he's the Starscream from my world. More the point, I.

I need help.

He can't know there's a Vehicon here. That I'm here. I will end up dead again and I-I don't... I don't want to die again. There. There has to be some way to keep me completely off his radar, right?

... ^Right?!

[Fracas's voice cracks for a moment without him even realizing it.]

S-something. Anything. I just. I can't. I r-really can't.

Please?

[He could not possibly look any more desperate and pathetic, even if he had a lip wibble.]

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[redshirtrobot]

I've. I've been considering that. [He touches the left side of it carefully.] No time like the present where you boss can't be allowed t-to recognize you, right?

Maybe... of course, I don't know what he'd ask for, for the favor...
[It would probably be his power core.]

[skidaddle]

That, and it probably doesn't matter anymore. If you look like you always have...he'll know who you are.

Even if he doesn't know who you are, if you get what I'm saying.

[It was complex.]

No idea. Maybe a lick of your power core?

[redshirtrobot]

Yeah... I think I do. I've. Got a lot that needs changing, probably.

[He just needs the time to change it.]

Probably. I guess I should... broach the subject with him when I see him next. In the safety of a public space. With people around.

[skidaddle]

Is there anything you've ever wanted to do, appearance-wise?

[He's curious, now. Not too many mechs get to decide a new look for themselves.]

Come to the bar sometime when I'm around. It'd be fun to be your escort.

[redshirtrobot]

I'd... never really thought about it, honestly. We're all just supposed to be uniform. B-but I've been talking to people around here. A few suggested a flight mode... and Knock Out really wants to paint me.

[Fracas is just nervous, really. No Vehicon has ever had an overhaul like he's thinking of.]

Really? Well I. Okay, if you're all right with it then sure.

[skidaddle]

A flight mode?

[He whistles.]

Now you're just getting fancy! It would prevent people from mistaking you for an Autobot, though.

[Since THAT has gone so well for him thus far.]

I could see you in straight silver. Or maybe gold.

And of course I'm sure.

[Any excuse to go to the bar!]

[redshirtrobot]

[Fracas shuffles, a little sheepishly.]

I've... always kind of liked the way they looked. The Vehicons that were jets. And I'm. Pretty sure no one's ever taken me for an Autobot.

[It's probably the way the freezes up upon meeting Autobots. Or the Decepticon logo, one of those.]

The Seeker units wear silver. It looks nice but... he might still recognize it. I was thinking a kind of blue-green might be nice, though. Like a teal?

Well, all right.

[skidaddle]

Now you've got me curious. Give it a try, I want to see!

[Especially if it gets you out of the wallflower shell you're stuck in.]

Teal? With your purple lighting?

You'll definitely stand out. [He grins.]

[redshirtrobot]

Heh. W-well I guess I will. It can't hurt my chances, really...

[Being a wallflower hasn't hurt him in the past though. He dips his head slightly, a little sheepish.]

I guess I will. It should be... interesting.