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[rstlsslegsyndrm]

[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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[rstlsslegsyndrm]

The sole mission of the DJD is to hunt down and kill Decepticon defectors. As I was previously a Decepticon, I made it on their list of traitors.

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[wheeljackofalltrades]

...

[They'll get to that previously-Decepticon part in a minute.]

What, so everyone who defects makes the list? Or are you just special?

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[rstlsslegsyndrm]

[oh, right, you didn't know]

I figure as much. I don't know if they spare anyone. But a traitor is a traitor in their eye, so they must be swiftly punished and executed.

Drift and I come from the universe where Tarn originates. If he finds out other Decepticons from different continuities defected or whatever are here, I'm... not sure if he'd add them to the list. Or won't. I don't know. But I figure they'd get on there eventually.

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[wheeljackofalltrades]

Can't exactly blame em. Never knew a Con to be the rational type.

[Not like traitors are received well on their end either. There's just not a division specifically for them.]

So we take care of Tarn. Problem solved.

[Wheeljack, it's not exactly that easy.]

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[rstlsslegsyndrm]

Believe it or not, there are some irrational Autobots as well.

Besides, can you really speak about rationality? [It's... a joke, but not.]

Do you have any idea what you're up against? This is a genius psychotic mastermind with the power of a Phase Sixer. His career is torturing people. He knows his stuff, and he knows what to hurt, what to push-- and what to-- what t...

[Oops.]

Don't be stupid.

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[wheeljackofalltrades]

...It's different.

[Or, he thinks it is.]

...I've been toe-to-toe with a Phase Sixer. Didn't...really end well for me. But I ain't makin' the same mistake twice. I'm goin' in prepared, and I'm goin' in hard.

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Brilliance and madness coincide a lot, Doc.

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[rstlsslegsyndrm]

I can't stop you. I can't stop anyone. And, like I said - as much as I want Tarn apprehended and put behind bars, there's...

There's no way you're all going to come back alive.

I just.

[He... kinda grabs at his head.] I--I'm sorry.

Just... be careful. Let your brilliance outshine your madness, okay?

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[wheeljackofalltrades]

As a Wrecker, I know that line more than anyone, Ambulon.

[There's an awkward look up at the sky, giving a sigh.]

Don't apologize.



And I always do, doc. It's how I've made it this far.