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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]

[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.