[Video][Open to all][The Return]

[megaton]

[He and his party have been returning for the last few days, a ragged, shaken group who are nevertheless still alive. They are survivors, and Megatron seems to take a sort of pride in that...walking tall and steady despite an obvious limp. A few blades are slung from his back like trophies, and one or two still have alien-looking hands attached at the hilt.]

I must admit concession to whoever told me it was folly to approach the badlands.

[Here he is. Returned. He wishes he could say it was a relief.]

You were right...

...but so was I.

[He tosses a blade down, letting it imbed in the safe soil at his feet.] Their numbers are greater than ours. If they should attack at full strength, I doubt we would last long.

So why do they not attack us yet?

[He smirks, but it's a bitter smirk.] I have a theory.

We may even be able to use it to our advantage.

Those who offered their support are welcome to this information. Those who did not? Well. We're all in this together, aren't we?

[It doesn't mean he's going to tell. Not right away.]

I'll be at the Hub if anyone wants to hear our stories. If there are any medics thinking about attending...you'll be needed.

[The ones who had come along had done amazingly given the lack of facilities and traveling circumstances, and more weren't going to hurt.]

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[a_father_to_his_men]

It is good to see that you survived, were there any casualties on our side?

I would be very interested in hearing what you have to say.

[Video]

[megaton]

Almost.

[He frowns, because for a moment there things had not looked good.]

But no. It was over as quickly as it began, and we did not stick around long enough for a second go.

You know where to meet me. [The frown vanishes slowly into a smirk.] Ever had any experience pulling knife-tips out of circuitry?

[songofmypeople]

Welcome back.

[Though slight, there's an edge of paternal fondness that shines through his tone, which he doesn't even bother disguising.

The hero of our story returns!]

[megaton]

I trust the Haven didn't fully incinerate while I was gone?

[He still doesn't know how to feel about that. On the one hand, it almost seems patronizing...

On the other?

It's kind of a pleasant feeling to know someone has your back in some regards.]

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[fugitrix]

[ She didn't get to dismember your legs and leave you to be ravaged by the Badlands, but maybe another time.

She's got her own collection of the blades; might as well keep some spoils of the battle. ]

I'm interested in your thoughts.

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[megaton]

You'd have a right to them.

[He talked with you enough to be interested in more...and the way you fight? Mmm he might want to go against you sometime one on one.]

Are you holding up well enough to join me?

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[thxforthememories]

"They"?

That doesn't tell us anything.

[megaton]

The vagueness is intentional...partly because the Badlands themselves seem to distort reality, and partially because there are some residents who need to hear the information from a source they'd trust.

Namely, not myself.

I intend to do something to protect the Haven against the threat, either way. Are you in?

[He doesn't recognize your voice, but after what he's seen he'll take everyone he can get.]

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[sciencetank]

Well, since you're perfectly prepared to hear it.

We told you so.

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[megaton]

I wasn't prepared.

Now, however, I can be.

Is this Perceptor again?

[video]

[laharl]

You weren't too bad out there, I suppose I can allow you to become my vassal.

[Because that's totally what this was all about right]

[video]

[megaton]

To become your what?

[He could not have heard that right.]

[Video | Private]

[rungout]

I'm glad to see you back and functioning still, Megatron.

[There might have been some worry over all of this. Just some though.]

And you have missed quite a bit but its of no concern until you and your comrades are looked over.

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[megaton]

Not dead and still haven't started a war. I'd say that's accomplishing a lot for one trip.

[He smirks.]

My comrades will see to themselves, or they'll join me at the Haven and be seen to. If you could make the time to join me, I want to hear more about these happenings.

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[namesnotprowl]

Think I'll save gloating f'r after everyone gets medical attention.

[But he told you so.]

You're lucky I have a weakness for stories, Sparrow. I wanna hear everything.

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[megaton]

I will allow some gloating...

And then I will show you precisely why this trip was needed.

[There are armies to fight, Barricade. ARMIES. He might look a bit too excited for this news.]

[raceme]

Welcome back. I'll come over and see if I can be of assistance even thought I'm no medic. [He wants to hear those theories ans stories, but making sure everyone's safe and healed is more important.]

[megaton]

You've got slender enough fingers, I'm sure you can do something.

[He was already talking with his counterpart about getting some of the blade-tips removed...and don't even talk to him about sand.]

[Video] Making a bit of an assumption with how the reporting went once they met back up...

[notyourblueangel]

((ooc: ...since it's not gonna be played out. Let me know if I need to modify anything. =D))


[This Megatron has won back at least some of the Seeker's respect, and not out of fear which in itself spoke volumes. Had this been his own Megatron, when he and Ventus had failed to show up when they were supposed to, there would have been the Pit to pay. Thundercracker had been prepared - braced, really - to take the brunt his warlord's wrath, knowing he'd be left injured either way but the human likely dead if he didn't, be that by accident or on purpose. But this mech . . . well, things had gone differently, for which the Seeker was thankful, to say the least.]

[It is with much less bracing than he's felt in quite some time that Thundercracker responds to the warlord's post.]

Lord Megatron, I would be interested in hearing your theories. I've wondered as much myself.

I'll be there soon, and I'm no medic, but I can help with some of the more basic field repairs if necessary.

[Video] This works out for me!

[megaton]

Good. The more processing power we put on this, the faster we'll have it dealt with.

[So they could get on to more important matters...like getting home.]

Have your systems been functioning normally since we returned?

[eternallove]

Oh, are we going to share stories about our trip Mister Megatron?


[Because that is exactly what her little vapid mind translated that as.]

[megaton]

Preferably over thick canisters of energon.

Very thick canisters.

What do you prefer to drink?

[As far as he's concerned...yes. It's story-sharing time, and publicity-building time. What better way to get into the hearts of the people than by telling great exploits!]

[zer0thassassin]

How enjoyable!
The best challenge I've had here.
Schedule the next trip.

[Being pinned up like a bug against a rock is 'fun' for Zer0, apparently? Did he miss the part where they all almost died? Is he okay with that? Is he completely missing any sense of self-preservation?]

[megaton]

Good to know you suffered no permanent afflictions.

[Was it healing, or something else? He wants to know.]

If you're ready to go again so soon...I'd be interested in seeing your skills first-hand.

[originaldragoon]

I am certainly glad that we manage to get out of there in one piece for the most part. It could have been worse.

[She sighs some, mostly because she's tired.]

I am interested in hearing some of you theories though.

[megaton]

Those are my thoughts as well.

I do not regret going, at the same time that I regret having been there.

[Without the trip they'd not know what they know now...but that didn't make it pleasant.]

Join me. Those who fought out in the badlands have earned more than my respect.

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[adamndoctor]

So, seems like you had fun. Better than starting a war, huh?

[but in all seriousness] Well, I might not have been on your little field trip, but how 'bout you share that theory anyway?

[He had to watch the kids! Speaking of which, WHEN HE FINDS MIKO...]

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[megaton]

Better than starting a war, and better than twiddling my servos in a cave. I might have brought you plenty to do for the next few days, however.

[There were more than a few injuries.]

I will, on one condition.

[Video]

[deceptionshark]

[It doesn't take a genius to figure out who you are.]

I would be most interested to hear you theory, Megatron.

[Video]

[megaton]

[THAT voice...]

...

[No. No, this video does not match the face he is expecting. There is little denying the resemblance, however.]

I'd be surprised if you did not have one of your own.

Megatron.

[Those teeth...]

How long have you been here?

[Video]

[happyduckbutt]

Don't think I got to ask, but are you doing okay?

I'd come see you, but I think I'm going to have to take it easy for a while.

[Video]

[megaton]

I've been through worse.

[He grins a not-pleasant grin.] Much worse. Its been a while since I've gotten to wear such wounds openly.

I trust yours will heal quickly?

[treacherous_widow]

[The moment she catches sight of the various blades he's carrying, Blackarachnia's interested. Especially seeing there might still be things attached to said blades.

Instead of appearing on the network, she decides to investigate in person. The she-spider may be lurking in the shadows around the larger mech and even skittering close enough to look at the blades. Eventually she does speak from a safe distance.

Just in case. ]

So, what's your theory tall dark and gruesome?

[megaton]

[He's certain he recognizes the voice for a moment, even though it's not as he remembers it...and he looks over, seated comfortably around a single cube of energon. Business and pleasure mixed well, so long as neither was indulged too deeply.]

That depends.

[He gestured to the seat next to him.]

On you.

[Video]

[projecticeman]

[Whatever you have to say, he really doesn't care about.

He's far more interested in the fact that the things he'd been hearing were true.]

So...there are other versions of me. How interesting.

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[rednotbluethx]

Even if I can't remember a lot that happened after, it was AWESOME! We should do it again some time!

[video]

[megaton]

With more weapons.

[He can't help but agree, though.]