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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]

[neverputincharge]

Why not? I'd try not ta kill ya of course.

[Video]

[redshirtrobot]

Of course. That's. Probably the nicest offer I've ever gotten.

[Not being murdered by a Wrecker from his world. Awesome!]

[Video]

[neverputincharge]

Really? Find it kinda hard ta believe.

[Surely he's not the first Wrecker to say he wouldn't.]

[Video]

[redshirtrobot]

Well. I haven't exactly asked Wheeljack to-to fight me without killing me. Yet.

[Video]

[neverputincharge]

...ah, well. Yeah, I can see why ya said that then.

[Video]

[redshirtrobot]

Yeah... Not. That I'm not grateful for the lack of murder in general and all, but still.

[Video]

[neverputincharge]

Well, I could kill ya if you wanted.

[He's joking, really.]

[Video]

[redshirtrobot]

That's okay. I think the one time was enough.

[He does sound amused though.]

[Video]

[neverputincharge]

[He's amused too.]

Yeah, once is one too many. Even if you possibly come back, it doesn't change how it affects yer friends.

[Video]

[redshirtrobot]

It doesn't, no. People were upset about me dying when I came back... it was kind of weird.

[Video]

[neverputincharge]

Yeah, I remember bein' upset when Jackie died. No somethin' I'd want ta go through again, But, I know it will, maybe not him. But somebody I know.

[Video]

[redshirtrobot]

Well... I hope you can avoid it for... as long as possible. I don't think I could ever wish that kind of misery on someone.

[Video]

[neverputincharge]

Same to you, unless it's somebody ya don't like. [Like Starscream.]

[Video]

[redshirtrobot]

Yeah... though I think the one person I don't like doesn't really have friends.

[Which is kind of sad when he thinks about it. Guy's alienated an entire spaceship full of people.]

[Video]

[neverputincharge]

Ain't surprised, he's a jerk. Jerk's don't have many true friends.

[Video]

[redshirtrobot]

Yeah, he... he really doesn't. Always figured that was kind of impossible... all the people on the ship.

[Video]

[neverputincharge]

Yeah, does seem like that'd be hard ta do there. Wonder if he even cares.

[Video]

[redshirtrobot]

I don't know, but. The way he treats people... probably not.

[Video]

[neverputincharge]

Yeah, doubt he does too.

[Video]

[redshirtrobot]

Well, at least if he tries anything here... he'll probably be in trouble.

[Video]

[neverputincharge]

Ha, yeah. Bet it won't take long for him ta get caught doin' something. But at least ya know you got back up if he causes ya trouble.

[Video]

[redshirtrobot]

Yeah. And I doubt the police would let him get away with hurting anyone. They uh. [Fracas lets out a little laugh.] They might have to install a revolving door on one of the cells.

[Video]

[neverputincharge]

[He chuckles.]

Forget that. He oughta just move into one of the cells. Save them the hassle.