╬ [Video] :: Location - The Hub

[young_upstart]

Okay, so I'm still a little...weirded out about this whole thing. I got that it's been at least several months or something since I was last here, and my last visit wasn't all that great, from what I'm remembering.

[Getting crushed with a giant hammer? Yeah, not a pleasant memory.]

Anyway, if anyone cares, I've got one of them glyph things now so I don't think I'll be losing it this time around- I hope, anyway.

[He taps a finger on his arm where the white insignia is, standing out against his more vivid color scheme.]

Oh yeah. By the way, the name's Hot Rod- not Rodimus or Rodimus Prime or whatever other fancy version there is out there. I doubt I'll hear the end of it, but a bot can try, right?

[Pausing for a moment, there's some slight hesitation before he finally continues.]

Um. I heard Ultra Magnus wasn't around any more. I think a couple of other guys from my...world, were around though, the last time I checked. Springer? And the...aw scrap, what was the name again...- well he kinda talked weird but yeah- if you guys are still around, I'd appreciate hearing from you.

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[sword_redemption]

The last time wasn't good for anyone.

Springer and Ultra Magnus are gone. [He sounds like he wants to say more, but he's a little tired of being the bearer of bad tidings.]

You...uh, okay?

[young_upstart]

Yeah, I kinda got that impression...

[And then at that news, he wishes he could be surprised. It's still disappointing to hear though, and it shows in the slight slump of his posture.]

Figures.

[He sighs.]

....you know, that used to be an easy thing to answer.

[sword_redemption]

I wish I could say it's gotten better but now we have, er, ghosts and zombies, apparently?

[Yeah sorry about the ghosts. Those are his fault.]

[He laughs.] I know the feeling. And if the First Forged brought you back, it's a little disorienting for a bit.

It gets better.

[Yay?]

[young_upstart]

Hang on, what did you say? Ghosts?

[And at the latter, he shakes his head slowly, looking confused.]

But I thought that the Firstforged couldn't bring back the ones that didn't have a glyph...

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[arnhaid]

How're you holdin' up?

[Easier than trying to ask about other things. Or mention Magnus.]

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[young_upstart]

Could be better, but at least I'm not dead.

[Okay, that came out a little more bitter than he meant for it to be.]

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[arnhaid]

Yeah, that's always a plus.

... Can't be all that bad, yeah?

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[young_upstart]

It's.... Well no, it's not all bad. [Especially since he's at least able to see and talk to others here that he wouldn't ever be able to again, back home. Case in point.]

Just really different. I guess there's just a lot I need to get used to around here.

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[arnhaid]

Here's better than the Cybertron I left, any rate... Prime's around. Prowl. 'Bots I never thought I was gonna see again.

Yeah, it'll come. Just don't rush it.

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[young_upstart]

[Odd how that realization hasn't hit him- until Ironhide says it. It visibly seems to shake the younger Autobot, but he tries his best to hide it.]

Y-yeah. I'd have to agree with that part.

[He forces a smile.]

You're seriously telling me not to rush it?

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[arnhaid]

[He frowns a little.]

... You okay?

[Yeah, he saw that.]

Yeah. I am. Especially around here.

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[young_upstart]

I'm fine, it's- it's nothing.

[He waves a hand.]

Well... I guess that'll be easier to do than usual, all things considered.

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[arnhaid]

You sure?

[Because that didn't really look like "nothing".]

Good to hear it.

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[young_upstart]

...yeah. It's... Just that whole part about seeing some faces you wouldn't think to see again if this were anywhere else...

So what do you do to keep yourself busy around here?

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[arnhaid]

Oh. Right. That. [He makes a face of his own.] You get used to it, after while. Dunno if that helps any, but -- there it is.

[You tried, Ironhide.]

Haven't found much, yet. If I do, you can bet I'll be letting everyone hear about it.

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[primianpolarity]

[Prima had considered very long before responding. yes, he remembers you. he also remembers all that happened. but.

he's absolutely impossible to read. this may or may not be forboding.]

I want to see it with my own eyes.

You remember where my tower is?

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[young_upstart]

[He hadn't been sure if he was ready for an encounter with a FirstForged just yet, but now that it's happened, he knows. The Autobot tenses once he realizes who's contacted him. He remembers you too, and even though Prima hadn't been very forthcoming on an answer the last time they'd spoken, Hot Rod supposes he could understand the reasonings for that.]

....sure. Um, not really. I'm not even sure which one you are. I wasn't given much of a tour the last time I was here.

[Especially since it became apparent that the Firstforged didn't care to have them anywhere near their temples. ]

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[primianpolarity]

I am Prima.

[yeah. they...didn't care for that, really.]

Follow the light.

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[young_upstart]

Prima, got it.

The light, huh. All right- guess I'll start heading that way.

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[primianpolarity]

My Acolytes will watch for you. Do not dawdle.

[it's technically not an order, but - there's something about the tone that implies it just by itself.]

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[young_upstart]

-okay, okay!

[Yeah, he gets that. Well, only one way to make the best time. Time to transform and roll out.]

[Video | Private/Unhackable] quicklog, log, handwave - up to you!

[primianpolarity]

[and Prima will very much have his Acolytes at the entrance of the temple. they won't stop Hot Rod as he approaches, but they'll clearly be keeping an eye on him.]

Quick log if you're cool with it? :3

[young_upstart]

[The place isn't too hard to find, thankfully, so eventually the brightly colored sportscar comes up towards the entrance.

He flips out of alt mode, warily eying the Acolytes as he walks inside.]

What a warm welcome....

totes!

[primianpolarity]

[hey, one's coming forward to greet you. that's warm, right? it bows slightly in respectful greeting.]

Please follow me.

[and with that it turns, pausing only long enough to make sure that Hot Rod's behind it before stepping further in to the tower. one other Acolyte makes to bring up the rear, with the few others dispersing.]

\o/

[young_upstart]

Uh...

[He nods awkwardly, following the acolyte's lead, all too mindful of the one following, but as they go, he can't help but look around.]