[ video ]

[fugitrix]

[ Arcee doesn't really want to stay hidden forever, as much as Prowl would prefer she did. She's been off the radar so long it was sort of second nature; it was what she knew and was familiar to her. It was a free world for her though. Prowl isn't her keeper.

The video is on and Arcee is out perched on one of the balconies on Leige's mountain, frost clinging to the thick cloth cloak she'd donned since her arrival. There's some tears, neat little slices in the looser parts of the fabric, the holster of her swords decorated in a dozen sharp blades-- remnants of her experience in the Badlands.

She pushes down her hood, pulling off her mask, and shakes her head as if clearing cobwebs out of her thoughts. Her helm has a few bits of scratched paint, a little bit of wear here and there. ]

I want to hire myself out to the police force.

[ Very peculiar choice of wording. ]

I'm experienced with handling the punishment of individuals who won't stay dead. Looks like you may be in need of that.

[ Spoken like someone who genuinely believes that this is a good experience. Her expression is almost uncharacteristically soft and sincere. To be fair, she really cares about the well being of Cybertron. ]

The Haven must be safe within the borders; what's outside is dangerous enough.





[ Prowl ]

I figure you might be interested in hearing about my little trip. Megatron and I got to have some quality bonding time.

Comments

[video]

[thxforthememories]

Hire... yourself out?

What was out there? No one will be specific.

AUDIO;

[thehardway]

No.

[audio] [locked]

[zer0thassassin]

I'm told the target
Is nigh-indestructible.
You like challenges?

[Zer0 likes challenges. Zer0 likes challenges a whole lot.]

[video]

[fugitrix]

Isn't that what you do?

[ To be fair, she's got little experience of what a non-corrupt force is like. ]

It's dark, starless and maddening and deeper than it seems. The creatures out there-- are monstrous, bladed creatures that either try to kill or kidnap.

[fugitrix]

I-- Why?!

[video]

[thxforthememories]

No. They said I was part of their team. Like the other BPs are.

[Well, thanks Arcee, that sure is comforting.]

But... no one else was out there? No one from this part of the planet?

[audio] [locked]

[fugitrix]

[ Arcee sure does too. ]

The key word is 'nigh'. You just have to be creative.

[video]

[fugitrix]

A BP is... what exactly?

[ She's not a very comforting mech. ]

What's out there is... hard to describe. Listen, you can't tell up from down in the thick of it.

[video]

[thxforthememories]

AI units. They were made for police work.

... How did you get out of it, then?

[thehardway]

You are not mentally stable. You killed several on your warpath for vengeance. You are a criminal.

No means no.

[audio] [locked] who let these two in the same room? dear god.

[zer0thassassin]

[This is a match made in hell.]

Hah! I'll enjoy that.
How much prep time do you need?
I will be ready.

[video]

[fugitrix]

...Efficient, I suppose... But why would you want to associate with AI?

Each other.

[fugitrix]

I'm not a psychopath, Ultra Magnus! I'm a free mech! I want to-- I want to help!

[thehardway]

There are several other methods in which you can be helpful. The police force is not a place for you.

[video]

[thxforthememories]

Why would... I want to associate with them? I'm... like them, in a way.

As good an answer as any, I guess.

[locked] It must have been destined.

[fugitrix]

[ Hey, not every day Arcee finds a friend. ]

I'm always ready. [ She just pushes aside the cloak to show a few more of those blades. She's also one of those who enjoyed their trip! ]

[fugitrix]

It could be. You'd just need to give me a chance.

[audio] zer0 thinks you may not be too bright, magnus.

[zer0thassassin]

What, you don't have bounty boards?

[locked] She reminds him of a few of his Vault Hunter buddies. The less sane ones. ...Like himself!

[zer0thassassin]

Excellent. Coordinates?

[Zer0, like Arcee, tends to carry all of his gear on him if possible. Pick up and go, kill stuff, keep going: that's the way he rolls.]

[video]

[fugitrix]

If you're into single minded purpose.

It's truth, at least. Alone, it wouldn't have been very easy.

[audio] and magnus doesn't care, zer0.

[thehardway]

No.

[thehardway]

If you prove to be a potential member of the police force, then I will witness it here. However, considering I'm the one that originally arrested you, you have a lot to impress.

[video]

[thxforthememories]

It's why they were made. Why wouldn't they be... into it?

Then, that means there isn't any hope for anyone we've lost out there.

[fugitrix]

I've had a lot of time to think since then. I've changed.

[audio] i would be surprised if he did, considering zer0's last network post especially...

[zer0thassassin]

Stupid.