I cannot keep doing this...

[The words are muttered, Barricade's voice rough and tired. A pause stretches out after he says it, to the point of being uncomfortable silence and going past that. He is, at least, making an effort to try to compose himself. When he speaks next, his tone is flat and his words are careful like he's letting them sit and stew before saying them.]

I'm leaving the Haven for a while. Don't know how long. There's plenty of medics around, so you wouldn't need me for that anyway.

Try not to destroy any buildings while I'm gone. McCrane works hard enough without you adding to it just because you decided to have a brawl right next to the bar or one of the temples or Police HQ.

I wouldn't suggest following me. I will know if you try.

[He just can't be here right now.]

[The feed clicks on, and it shows Sissel, slightly limping back towards Vector Prime's temple.  Why is he limping? Well, he seems to be rather beaten up, his sunglasses cracked, his coat torn and burnt, his hands a sickening black colour. Someone had obviously gotten too close to the crossfire.]

I hate to bother anyone...but-

[His hand removes itself, and...well...

The whole left side of his chest is completely blown open. This would normally be bad for a human, but...he's not bleeding. If you look past the charred and shredded clothing, it seems to be a prosthetic casing with...what looks like a robotic skeleton underneath. There's a ribcage, bones...everything but in robotic form. It's almost too aesthetically similar...But how is this being powered? Well, right where his heart is is a blue glowing...something.

It seems to be powering everything within the chest, and even branching out to other parts of the body.]

I need a doctor.

[The tone in his voice sounds rather urgent.]

I'm not sure which kind is best at this, but.. I'll take anyone!

So many mechs dieing around here. It feels like home. [He sighs wistfully.]

Speaking of dieing- I have a question. I want to know about sparkeaters. Someone mentioned there might be others around here who know about them. I'm very interested.