[Video - open, but mind the locked messages] The secure treatment of dead bodies sucks here!

[cliffjumper]

Zombies. Why's it always fraggin' zombies?

[Cliffjumper hasn't even seen any of them, and he's not sure of the vehemence in his own conviction, but it feels right. Beyond, well, the fact that undead abominations that shouldn't be possible had decided to come play.

Ghosts were one thing.]

Whatever, as long as we can get rid of 'em all. [With a grimace and a shrug Cliffjumper makes a few locked pings.]

[Locked to Blurr.]

Hey, Blurr. Still wanna try a gun? [They're doing it either way, you know.]

[Locked to SG!Megatron and Ravage]

Both of ya okay, still? [He pauses, frowning a little, briefly hesitating before just shrugging. That worry of being okay was mostly for Ravage since Soundwave had disappeared.]

... Dunno, should we meet up, or somethin'?

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[cliffjumper]

[Maybe, and maybe not.]

Pfft. [With a wave at Blurr, Cliffjumper disconnects and works himself over to the shooting range, wandering over to Blurr when he gets there, since even if they both started from Vector's temple, Blurr would've gotten there first.]

Right. [Eyeing Blurr toughtfully and then the targets on the other end, Cliffjumper taps his chinguard.] Should probably start ya off with just tryin' a normal blaster, even if ya don't have to be too specific if you aim with a cannon.

[That grin is rather wide.]

[raceme]

[But it's worth a try!]

[Blurr just gives Cliff a deer in light looks at the mention of blasters.

Then he looks....suspicious. WHY are you smirking?]

I guess you know what's best. Uhm. What should I shoot?

[cliffjumper]

[Because the thought of Blurr firing the cannon he has is funny, that's all. Looking up from looking over the blaster he's going to hand over to Blurr, Cliffjumper shrugs.]

Don't shoot yourself in the foot, and don't shoot me. [He pops a fresh clip into the gun and hands it over, eyeing Blurr.]

... Until you're about to fire it, keep your fingers away from the trigger, okay? And since we've got a shootin' range, you aim at the targets on the other side. This is just a blaster, so it ain't gonna have much recoil, but it does have some.

[So, you know. Don't stand around without some weight locked otherwise...]

[raceme]

[It might soon become a terrifying thought rather than a funny one. Give him time. Blurr picks up the blaster very carefully and it’s surprised by the weight.]

It’s..heavier than I expected. [He keeps it pointed to the ground and his fingers away from the trigger as Cliff suggested but if insecurity had a face it would be Blurr’s.] ohofcoursethetargetsIknewthat. Let’s see.

[…]


[That blaster sure is loud. Also it has a lot of recoil what did you lie to him, Cliff? Or maybe is that Blurr weights almost nothing. Either way, he ended flat on his back.] Ouch. …Did I hit anything at least?

[cliffjumper]

[Erm. Well. Cliffjumper ends up quite unable to control his expression when Blurr stumbles and falls over backwards, but he doesn't burst out laughing. Instead he offers a hand to Blurr to haul himself up with.]

Er. If ya wanted to shoot at the sky, sure. Gonna have to dig your feet in more. [His vocaliser clears and his engine rumbles a little.]

What about I get behind you... I ain't that good at teachin' but, uh... some pointers I should be able to give.

[raceme]

[Blurr won't blame him if he laughs. He will frown, but not blame him. He takes the hand and pulls himself up, still looking dazzled.]

It's my first time, okay. [Grump grump...] o-kay THAT might help.

/bullshits how to shoot a gun properly 8D

[cliffjumper]

[There might be a few sub-sonic snickers and Cliffjumper's definitely grinning, but that's all.]

Okay. Like this, then... [He feels a bit awkward about it as he turns Blurr around to face one of the targets again, putting himself behind him and pulls the arm Blurr's holding the gun in up to aim at the target.]

This time, kind of dig your feet in, you can't just stand there like you're about to throw a stone or somethin'. Also, lock your wrist, it'll help keep the shot straight better even if ya stumble back from the recoil.

[Tapping Blurr's wrist in demonstration, Cliffjumper lets his hands drop and he just sort of... hovers... behind Blurr, his weight concentrated so if Blurr stumbles back again, they'll probably not go tumbling to the ground.]

Is not like me or my muse could tell XD

[raceme]

Blurr's going to try his best to ignore those snickers as he pays attention to Cliffjumper's advice. He doesn't feel particularly awkward, why should he?]

I'm not the heaviest mech out there Cliff, even if I dig my feet in I'd probably fall back again if I had to shoot anything big all alone. [He's going to do as Cliffjumer told him, though, trying to aim.

This time the recoil doesn't make him fall but he looses some of his balance. He didn't hit the target but that was expected.]

Re: Is not like me or my muse could tell XD

[cliffjumper]

Maybe not, but I don't think the recoil on this thing'd be enough to tip ya over when you get used to shootin' with it.

[Yeah, he hadn't expected it to work yet, so he just adjusts Blurr's stance again and taps his wrist to remind him.]

Buuut, you should probably not try my cannon, then, though if us want to see what it can do, I can show you.

Re: Is not like me or my muse could tell XD

[raceme]

That's good to know. I'm not sure I would be able to carry it around, it would slow me down so much.

[He straighten himself and moves his a wrist.]How..big is that cannon? [He gives Cliff an amused look.]

[cliffjumper]

Don't got a sub-space? [He gives Blurr a brief glance before checking his stance again and then meets that look with an absolutely shameless grin.]

I'll show ya when you've got some more shots in. But it's big enough to make craters. [Yes, he sounds really pleased.]

[raceme]

No I don't. _{I keep my datapad} and the stasis cuff in my chest compartment but it doesn't go anywhere. [You, lucky bot, stop making him wish he had one.]

Alright. Who doesn't love craters? [Those who live underground, possibly. B Blurr smiles and goes back to focus, gets ready and shoots tree times, with a few seconds between shoots. None of them hit the target, but he's getting close.] Ah, frag.

[cliffjumper]

Huh. Suppose it ain't a constant feature, then... [It's really practical, you know. Hard not to talk well of it!]

Don't worry 'bout it, you're getting better. [Ain't fallin' over, after all. Cliffjumper says with a shrug. Blurr might never be an expert shot, but he'll at least get good enough to hit the target, he's sure.]

[raceme]

Not in my universe. Swindle has an illegal one it and he caused a lot of trouble to the Elite Guard. It seems useful, sometimes I wish I could get one.

Doesntseemlikeit. [So frustrating.]

[cliffjumper]

Maybe someone here could? Don't ask me, I ain't got a clue how it works, but someone else might... And if they don't, could maybe scan that but an' see if they can replicate it.

[Then he just shook his helm and tapped Blurr on the side of his helm.]

You're just startin' out, 'course ya ain't gonna see much improvement immediately, but you're standin' against the recoil on your own, ya know. You didn't just a few shots ago.

[raceme]

It's fine I don't need it that much. I'm _{sure that there's} other things more important that need to be done.

[He let's go a small, surprised yip.]

Oh. Ah, you are right. [Blurr smiles.] baby steps, hm? Should I shoot again?

[cliffjumper]

Gotta start somewhere. [He waves it off, eyes the target and then the gun, glances over at Blurr.]

Let's see if ya can hit the target before you stop, okay? And ya know, with things how they are, I think someone who might know or want to work on it would be available.

[He almost scoffs, but refrains from saying "we're not that busy" because sometimes it does get sort of busy.]

[raceme]

Yeah but...[He's about to say that he rarely gets thing for himself but he just shakes his head.] Nevermind. I WILL get ready.

[Getting a good hold of the weapon. Blurr tries to focus and concentrate properly, he takes his time, makes calibrations, tries to ignore the rest of the world...and shots. It takes three shows but he does hit the target this time.]

...ah! Cliff look!

[It does, yeah.]

[cliffjumper]

[Blurr. :| It's okay to get stuff for yourself!]

Heh, knew you could do it. [Grinning, Cliffjumper pats Blurr's shoulder and then steps away from behind him.]

I'm gonna take out my cannon... try a few more shots if you feel like it?

[raceme]

[No is not, he's fine. He has Frank.]

I have a good teacher, clearly. [Nooo don't go too away he's still not sure about this.] Alright. How often this needs to be recharged?

[cliffjumper]

[Well, it's okay to have more than that, you know.]

I didn't do too much, but, uh... thanks. [Huffing a little, Cliffjumper ducks his helm and grins while he looks over the cannon.] And, you've just taken a few shots, clip's good for quite a bit more.

Wouldn't be too useful if ya had to stop after just a handful of shots to recharge in the middle of a battlefield, after all...

[Pausing, Cliffjumper looks up with a thoughtful frown.]

Should try to find another gun, so you can have one.

[raceme]

[You mean like...two turbofoxes? .3.]

You had the guts to give me a loaded weapon and stay around me. [Blurr smiles, purposely making it look like a crazy smile for about 5 seconds. Just friendly teasing.]

That's a very good point. [He was going to fire you a few more times when that made him pause.] One to _{carry with me} all the time, you mean?

[cliffjumper]

[... Maybe.]

Oh, please. [Snorting, Cliffjumper met the brief smile with a dismissive huff,smirking as it went back to normal.] If ya actually got out of hand, I could take you.

'Cause I doubt you'd be able to hit anythin' vital. [Cliffjumper's smirk widened a little before he nodded as he hefted the cannon up against a shoulder, eyeing the targets on the other side of the range.]

Yeah. Even if ya don't prefer it or anythin' a gun can be useful and as long as you train, a passable shot with a gun is better than without a gun if the situation calls for it.

[raceme]

[He needs to find Frank a girlfriend.]

Well maybe I...[OH, low blow]...oi! [Indignant huffs.] Icanstillbeatyouatreacingsohumph!

I will think about it. I don't mind training _{because I know} I need it but actually carry a gun around is very different.

[cliffjumper]

[Don't get too ambitious!]

'Cause you've got that fraggin' speed of yours! [Laughing, Cliffjumper tosses Blurr a smirk and then turns back to facing forward, frowning at his chosen target(s) - he's going to obliterate a few of them with the cannon...]

Sure, but do think 'bout it, okay? I prefer goin' face to face most often, but sometimes...

[Briefly trailing off, Cliffjumper aims, and fires the cannon. The plasma shot thrums from the barrel and hits the target he aimed at... and takes out the targets on each side of the aimed-for target, leaving a smoking crater after the impact explosion.]

Goin' for a distance weapon ain't just necessary, or best, but the only thing ya can do.