re_alignment | [audio]

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✘ tf: idw | ambulon

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[Oh, look!]

[Ambulon sounds a little... tired. Actually, very tired. But it's not really a physical exhaustion. Either way, he keeps his tone level if a bit curt and hollow.]

I'll be scarce around the clinics the next few days. Sorry for my inconvenient absence.

[LOCKED TO THE POLICE FORCE/LAW COMMITTEE (yes, even Tarn can see this)]

I do not remember how I died, but I do remember the hours leading up to it. Tarn is the one responsible. Or am I going to have to provide some sort of evidence? You may not have seen him in the... recording. But he was there.

If you need any sort of statement or report, I can give you that. Just... give me a little time. [He's got to scrape the remains of Splat off the floor--thanks, Tarn.]

Needless to say, reconsider keeping him on your committee.

[LOCKED TO SOLUS]

It seems I've lost my upgrades, but... I still owe you a favor.

[LOCKED TO NEXUS]

I'm not sure if this is allowed, but may I get another room?

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Later. Try tomorrow. I'm getting a few things in order.

[For example, staring at the toy model car on his bed and not sure what to do with it.]

Tomorrow, then. [Not surprised at all, but at the same time she is, that he'd go for tomorrow.]

Have you had any energon, yet? Should I come by and leave it outside today, or bring it with me tomorrow?

[Go for the simple things, the practical ones.]

[Hey, he's trying to get over this. Too bad he won't completely.]

I've had some. [Like, a few sips. He can't stomach much right now.] Don't worry. I've enough energon.

[pause] I'm attempting to change rooms by asking Nexus.

[Oh, she's more surprised that he'd be willing to see her so soon, since well... definitely not easy to get over.]

I'll try not to, then. Just drink when you can. [Reading Between the Lines. Or the words, in this case.]

Seems like a good idea. Considering how few we are, think you actually need to ask him? [She smiles on her end, amused warmth creeping into her voice.] Since we can choose the rooms at will, I'm sure he wouldn't mind if you wanted to switch.

[He was about to say he's taking spoonfuls because he can't keep anything down, buuuut that's not important.] Yes.

[though, there's some hope] I... Really? [OH HE'S FEELING A LITTLE HAPPIER ALREADY] Then I've work to do before I meet you tomorrow. I'll tell you my location once I've settled in.

[It is important, but just keep doing what you can to get some energon in you okay, Ambulon?]

Yes, I was never actually told to take the room I did, so I doubt it'd be different for any of us, coming in on the later waves or not, and I'll look forward to see the new location, then! [Enthusiastic more due to the hope that it'll help him, but genuine nonetheless.

Elita then pauses for a brief moment, mouth settling in a tighter line even if it can't be seen.]

Just remember you don't have to deal with this alone, regardless of how much you choose to share, all right?

I understand. [He's embarrassed, though, and for some reason, he doesn't want you - out of all the people here - to see him like this. Huh. WEIRD.] I guess I'll get to looking right now.

[After he's checked the coast and asked an acolyte to escort him. HOW EMBARRASSING ELITA DON'T LOOK.]

[Oh, no, Ambulon, come let her hug you. When you feel comfortable with that again, of course.]

What would you want the next one to have? A view of some kind, or different from the one you already had? Since, well... None of them are different in what they contain, really, but what we bring in.

[She chuckles slightly, asking partly in an attempt at keeping Ambulon distracted, partly because she does enjoy talking with him.

OKAY SHE CAN TURN HER OPTICS OFF ~~nevermind that this is audio~~]

I don't know. Right now, as long it's safe and sturdy, I don't really care. I just don't want to be in this room anymore. [BREATHE okay calm yourself bro and he does a minute later.] A view would... just be a bonus.

Find something close to someone else, perhaps? Would it feel safer if there were anyone else close by?

[Humming thoughtfully, Elita frowned at nothing on her end and wished she knew better what to say to help Ambulon remain as calm as possible.]

That would be... ideal. [He supposes] But I'm not too familiar with everyone staying at Nexus's temple. I do know that reverse Ravage is one of the tenants...

[Ambulon rubs his face - you can't see it, but you can hear the frustrated sigh at least.] But I know one or two rooms that come to mind that... might suit me a little better.

Hmm... Well, considering how loud that Ravage is, that might work. He'd probably agree.

But yes, you should definitely choose something that you're the most comfortable with, whether that's close to someone else or not.

[Elita pauses, not so much hesitating as deliberating before she continues.]

It might not feel like it, right now but... You're strong Ambulon, just do your best.

Probably wouldn't help with my sleep. But then again, I doubt I'll be getting very much of it for a while.

[And-- Gosh, Elita, when you call him strong... He feels a weird little twitch in his spark. It's... It's a very small sense of being overwhelmed--and deeply flattered. And something else. He's quiet a moment as he pushes that weird sensation aside.] Thank you, Elita.

True. [She can't help but chuckle, shaking her helm.] But he'd probably keep watch if you asked him...

[Ambulon's silence has Elita tilting her helm, pursing her lips in thought, but it doesn't feel like a bad silence, and then she smiles again.]

It's the truth, Am. You're here, aren't you? And I don't mean because of the strange... ressurrection that is present here, I mean that you're here now.

[Struggling or not.]

[Oh, no, you called him by 'Am'. HIS SPARK GIVES A STRANGE PULSE.]

Yeah. I'm here.

But I do think... I don't think I'm all here. There's this... It's hard to explain. A small void. I don't... know. But it's like, not... all of me returned.

[So adorable, Ambulon.]

Because... [She pauses, considering what Ambulon's actually saying and what they know (not much) of the way ressurrection works here.] it was a terrible thing, and it's weighing on you, or because... of the ressurrection itself?

[She could see one or the either, and both.]

I don't know. I can't explain it. It's just... sitting there. This emptiness. Like some sort of tumor, or whatever you call it. [sighs] But I'm sure that will heal over time... [No, he's not sure, BUUUUT]

Hopefully it does go away... If not, you may want to ask the Firstforged you're aligned to, if it has anything to do with the resurrection. Just so you know.

[It might be from what had happened, of course, but covering the more straightforward - so to speak - bases first.]

Will do. Thanks again, Elita. [He really means it.]

No problem at all, Am. [That smile of hers can definitely be heard in her voice.] Just do your best to stay among the functioning. I'll be by tomorrow.

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