[Video: Around the Junk pile]

[originaldragoon]

[Well you see Rose at the edge of the Junk Pile with a pretty sweet looking motorcycle standing in front of her, her mech firelizard sitting on the handle bars. She is looking at the thing, a bit perplexed. Motorcycles do not exist on her world and this is the first time she's sees one in person.]

I figure this thing is use for transportation, but....

What exactly is it, and how does one make it work? Such mechanical devices for transportation do not exist on my world, and I am afraid my knowledge is limited to what I have learned since my arrival here.

If anyone could teach me how to use it I would appreciate it. Having something to use for travel other than my Dragoon Armor and my own two feet will be quite welcoming.

Comments

[aerospacecommander]

Why don't you try asking it nicely?

[No, Starscream, No]

[originaldragoon]

I do not see how my question was rude.

[aerospacecommander]

No no no. I mean you should try asking the motorcycle nicely.

[originaldragoon]

The motorcycle?

[She kinda eyes the thing. It sounded silly, but than again, she knew nothing about how these things work. She give a shrug and addresses it.]

Motorcycle, can you please show me how to use you?

[Of course the motorcycle just sits there.]

Nothing is happening.

[Hope you get a good laugh out of this Screamer!]

[aerospacecommander]

Maybe you have to get on it first?

[originaldragoon]

[Well, what else does he have to lose? She gets on the bike like she would a horse.]

Alright... Motorcycle, can you please move or show me how you work?

[And more silence.]

That is not working either. I think this thing does not respond to words.

[whatbedsidemanners]

Wear protection.

[That's the only advice she has.]

[originaldragoon]

I am already wearing armor.

[It's leather but still...]

[whatbedsidemanners]

A helmet then.

As for your motorcycle, I'm afraid I don't have any advice.

[She's a van, not a bike.]

[originaldragoon]

Is a helmet necessary?

Well, you at least know what it is, which is more information that I had before.

[whatbedsidemanners]

I've had the opportunity to learn about organics lately, and I've discovered that your inner structure is quite fragile. A helmet is absolutely necessary.

Also let me know when you're going to test that out. At the very least I can be around if you damage something.

[originaldragoon]

I do not think this thing is that dangerous.

[whatbedsidemanners]

It can be if you're going fast enough. If you insist on riding it, then wear a helmet.

Please.

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[thxforthememories]

You should whistle to it.

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[originaldragoon]

Whistle?

[Well, it's worth a shot and she whistles at the motorcycle followed by a brief pause.]

.... Nothing happened.

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[thxforthememories]

That's... odd.

It always worked for him.

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[originaldragoon]

Maybe something is broken in this one...

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[thxforthememories]

What about the handles...? Do they turn?

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[originaldragoon]

[Rose does that and nothing happens, mainly because she hasn't turned the key yet.]

They turn but nothing is happening either.

[deadlydoctor]

Did you check it first? It might be someone taking a nap on their alt mode. And that's called a motorcycle, if it's just a real one.

The design is...not bad. I like dragon. Very fitting for you too.

[originaldragoon]

I've already talked and whistled to it, and nothing happened. Besides, I don't think it would be someone if it had a tag with my name on it.

Do you know how to work it?

[deadlydoctor]

Then it's most likely just a normal motorcycle. Wouldn't that be great for you, though? You coudl have gotten your own personal Cybertronian, like that Jack kid owned Arcee's aft.

Yep. I even fixed Leviathan's motorcycle once. It won't work if it doesn't has fuel. This one doesn't look very old, even if you found him in the junkpile, there's a chance that it's functional.

[Knock Out takes a good look at the thing.] Depending on the model the starting procedure varies. Generally, you start a motorcycle by turning the ignition switch. Do you see that key on the side, near the handle? You need to move it but first you need to sit on the machine like you would sit on a horse. Make sure your feet are firmly on the ground.

[He's only helping because he likes earth vehicles, Rose, it's not that he likes you a bit or anything.]

[originaldragoon]

[Tsudere much, Knockout?]

Well, it started it up, so I assume it has fuel. Where can I get more when it runs out.

[She goes to straddle the machine again, and turns the ignition again. Note that the kick stand is still down.]

I've gotten up to this point but I cannot get it to move forward.

[deadlydoctor]

[Tsundere? Him? No it must be your imagination.]

Someone will have to replace its engine so it can use energon, that's what happened with Leviathan and Gunmax's bike. Who knows, perhaps some medic here knows how to do that. [Do you have more of those crystals, Rose? Or something to trade? He's not picky when it comes to those things.]

And you shouldn't. Now that the engine has started, leave it to warm up for a minute or two. In the meantime, remove all the bike locks and stands, then put the bike in 1st or 2nd gear depending on which works best for that sort of motorcycle, the second one I would say, then hold the clutch in and begin pushing...

He goes on and on for a bit, explaining the right way to do it. He never mentions the use of a helmet, mostly because he finds those uslñess.]

[originaldragoon]

Right... I don't suppose you could do it? [How about buffings? You take buffings right?]


[Knockout... You might as well be speaking Greek to her, and the confusion is starting to show a little on her face. This is what happens when you talk to someone whose world is like the Dark Ages.]

Gear? Clutch? I have no idea what you are talking about.