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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.]

Comments

[Video]

[redshirtrobot]

Well that... explains a lot, actually. My Megatron, he. He was gladiator in the pits at Kaon. The only way you get lower than that is being a Vehicon like me. He wanted to change things. Give everyone the opportunity to be what they wanted. At least that's what he used to say. Things changed. He's... not that, anymore. I don't know what happened.

He wouldn't just eliminate us if we tried to leave, though. He'd do worse. And if he didn't, Soundwave would. If a Vehicon wants out, their best bet is getting onto a high-risk field work detail because all the Autobots will do is kill us. It's better that way... At least for us.

Even if things are inverted where you're from... a leader that cares isn't. Something I'm used to. I-I don't even know what to think, honestly. It's not normal. But... it's nice. I can't even imagine my Megatron as a teacher.

[Video]

[a_father_to_his_men]

War has a significant toll on people, I can not say what changed the Megatron from your world, but there are many things that we can't always understand.

I am sorry to hear that the situation is so hard for you and that the other Vehicons, I do not see the intelligence of forcing anyone, by threat or force, to fight for you.

I can understand the confusion. Cliffjumper had a hard time at first in our world. I would be happy to spend some time with you, if you feel that would help you become used to this.

[Video]

[redshirtrobot]

[Fracas laughs nervously, rubbing the back of his neck.]

We used to be useful. But now the only Autobots left are all really effective at their jobs. Now they just kind of... throw us at them to slow them down.

You'd do that? I... I'd like that. I think. It's nice of you to offer.

[Video]

[a_father_to_his_men]

I don't doubt you are still very useful, but use should not mean you are demeaned to only what use you have. No one, in my opinion, should be thrown into battle, no matter who they are.

[He gives Fracas a bright smile.]

Of course I would, I think getting to know people is an important thing to do.

[Video]

[redshirtrobot]

Not in combat we aren't. Which is most of what they want us for... aside from general tasks on the ship. Answering communications and making the ground bridge work and all that...

[Fracas dips his head low, slightly sheepish.]

Goes to show how different you are. Well I. I'd like that too.