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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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[Video] I am glad! And whew, that's a long time to have to take off D:

[redshirtrobot]

Mine, yeah. He's more awful than he looks. At least to his subordinates like me. He'd stick his claws through my spark chamber without a second thought.

[If he knew to do it, anyway. He's less scared of his own Megatron by virtue of that fact that he generally wasn't a complete and total monster to the lowest ranks. He just yelled a lot and ineffectually swiped at them.]

Yeah, I'm safe. And I uh. I need your help finding a plane to do a trans-scan on. Your offer for flying lessons is still open, right?

[Video] Yeah. 9,9 Left work early Tues afternoon, first day back today. @,@

[notyourblueangel]

[Okay, that gets a grin from him and he nods.]

Of course. And I think I've seen something recently that could work. Or, heh, you could always scan my alt-mode.

[Then again, he'll be the first to admit that of COURSE he thinks his is the best...]

[Video] Woof. That is crazy.At least things can get back to normal now?

[redshirtrobot]

That uh. You're not suggesting that because you think yours is the best, are you?

[Fracas isn't dumb, Thundercracker. He knows you fliers~]

Yeah, pretty much. Well . . . at work. Now it's /home/ that's acting up - stupid laptop, urrrrrgh.

[notyourblueangel]

Oh, I don't think it.

[That's said with the kind of grin that's not only cocksure but also knows it – he's teasing as much as he means it.  But then he nods, still with a grin but also more sincere.]

But whatever you think would work best for you, Fracas.  Like I said, I think I spotted another craft or two out in the Junkpile that we can check out.  Just let me know when you want to go look.

If it's not one thing it's another, right? Well, I hope things get cleared up for you!

[redshirtrobot]

Oh of course not.

[He doesn't mind the little bit of teasing at this point, or from Thundercracker. He nods vigorously.]

We can take a look at what you've found. I'm probably too small to manage your alt mode. I'll be here for a while, but I can comm you when Knock Out is finished with the upgrades.

Pretty much. Think I've got it worked out though. Finally. Also past the busy holiday. orz

[notyourblueangel]

That'll work. I should be available whenever.

Awesome! I'm glad to hear these things. Maybe things will finally slow down.

[redshirtrobot]

That's great. Really great! I'll get back to you soon, then.