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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]

I doubt tinkering with what I have would end with an explosive.

[Then again, electrical components.]

N-now you're just making it difficult. I'm not exactly the impressive sort.

[Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

You have your surprises, mook.

Just sayin'.

[Video]

[redshirtrobot]

Maybe.

[He knows one or two no one would expect.]

Well, I dunno. Aside from helping with your ship and improbably surviving bot-eating centipedes I'm running out of tricks.

[Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

So ya make new ones. You're one of a kind here, Fracas.


Make the most of it.

[Video]

[redshirtrobot]

[Fracas lets out a short laugh, shoulders hunching briefly and head ducking.]

Still weird... being the only one. Got used to 'one of a crowd'.

I uh. I guess I should. Somehow.

[Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

Bah...what would Optimus say in a situation like this?

{He taps his helm in thought, shaking it after a moment.]

Not comin' to me. Never took Team Prime 101.

[Video]

[redshirtrobot]

[Fracas waves his hands a little.]

Don't ask me, the most I'd get out of him is a sword to the face.

[Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

Good point. Or blaster.

...Heck, that's what I'd give ya a few months ago.

[Video]

[redshirtrobot]

Or both.

Y-yeah. I remember. I'm glad that's changed, though, you're... nice to know.

[Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

...Yeah well.


You're not like the others.

[Video]

[redshirtrobot]

Because I've actually talked to you?

We... aren't all so bad.

[Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

It's hard to tell between blaster fire, Fracas.

Took a place without war ta get you to speak to me.

[Video]

[redshirtrobot]

Y-yeah. I know. We're not exactly the chattiest bunch...

Not. With Autobots or Decepticons officers anyway. Until here.

[Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

Yeah, you guys always seemed to speak with blasters to us.

[Video]

[redshirtrobot]

Well, actions speak louder than words, right? And I can't think of a bigger action than shooting at someone.