[VIDEO][TRANSMITTING FROM THE MAXIC SECTOR]

[youhavebeenswindled]

Well hey there everyone! Since we seem to have a few newcomers recently, I would like to extend a hand of welcome to them, and of course to let them know of the fine services I offer! First off, I should introduce myself! The name's Swindle, and I'm... a merchant, to say the least. Or entrepreneur, whichever works for you~

So! Need a weapon? An upgrade? Or perhaps you need some tools and other precious things that you've lost and would like found? Well, I'm just the person to help you out with that! So what do my services cost? Well, in the absence of an economy we'll have to work that out using the good old-fashioned barter system.

I just thought I should get this out there~ I'm always happy to help Cybertronians and organics in need.

[Lol what are Autobots and Decepticons?

But now to business.]

[Private to Skinny!Scream]

This took longer than I would have liked, but I do happen to have some of the items you've asked for! The other item of a delicate nature I'm afraid I haven't had the opportunity to obtain, and I must apologize for that.

But still, what I have are still here if you need them~


[Private to Wheeljack]

I happen to have the proper components for several different kinds of grenades and other fun explosives.

Now you can blow yourself up knowing that you're using the right equipment.


[Private to Pink!Scream]

Ah yes, you wanted a list of my inventory didn't you?

Comments

AUDIO;

[engrishdetective]

Any chance for a pair of shades, Swindle?

AUDIO;

[youhavebeenswindled]

Yes I do in fact!

It's strangely difficult to find a pair your size, but I managed in the end.

AUDIO;

[engrishdetective]

My hero. What do I owe you?

AUDIO;

[youhavebeenswindled]

Nothing at all!

Like I said, these were on the house.

[This is as close to 'charitable' as Swindle will ever get, enjoy it while you can.]

[video]

[tearsofsteel]

You have a funny way of offering help.

[video]

[youhavebeenswindled]

Funny how?

[Please enlighten them.]

Re: [video]

[tearsofsteel]

First off you come on this network, offering these robots a number of weapons to kill each other, and then you want something in return.

Pretty funny for an altruistic death dealer.

[Video]

[raceme]

You know there's that small consolation kind of a familiarity on the fact that you won't change no matter what universe are you dragged in. That said, perhaps you should invest in building yourself a shop or a warehouse.

[locked]

Just a small question...You won't happen to know WHERE is my Elite guard badge? I know I had it when the party started and I am mostly certain that First aid didn't take it from me so...that leaves you.

[Video/Private]

[youhavebeenswindled]

Y'know, that's not such a bad idea. I always knew you elite guards were useful for something.

Now what value does your badge have to me? The person I know who collects them isn't exactly around at the moment, so having it is kinda useless.

Sure you didn't just drop it?

[Video/Private]

[raceme]

Intelligent Agent remember? Thinking is my forte and as much as it pains me to say this YOU can be quite useful here.

There's someone who collects badged? What for? Infiltration?

It's attached to me and it doesn't fall when I run so no I didn't just drop it

video

[not_halfbaked]

Got anything for cleaning and maintaining armor? Er, armor like this--

[Korra gestures to her Fire Nation armor laid out on the floor.]

[OOC: Pics:

http://www.omnilogies.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/tumblr_lottsch62X1qjprfx.png

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1dtkt6Nxt1rs30kho1_500.gif

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1h0gxOp3d1rs30kho1_500.gif

http://images.wikia.com/avatar/images/8/87/Korra_firebending.png

http://www.racebending.com/v4/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/korraexcited.gif

http://korra-gifs.tumblr.com/post/19930064867/the-legend-of-korra-1-01-welcome-to-republic

Also pictured in the above icon, minus the helmet.]

video

[youhavebeenswindled]

Hmm...

I might! I can't tell what material it's made out of just by looking at it though.

Is it, oh what do organics call it, leather?

Re: video

[not_halfbaked]

Some of it, yeah, and other fabrics...so I really am looking for some thread and needle and other stuff for fabrics and leather, and I'm not entirely sure you've got any of that?

Voice;

[heuristical]

Your name is Swindle. And you're a merchant.

[That's not actually a thing, is it?]

Voice;

[youhavebeenswindled]

Yes indeedy!

Anything I can get for you good sir?

[He knows what you're thinking, and let's see if he can't work around that.]

Voice;

[heuristical]

What are you asking for in return for your services?

[It was a hard lesson to learn, but he's gotten the jist that most people don't do things for charity.]

[Video]

[sparkless]

What took you so long to get it for me? [Impatient foot tap.]

And what kind of stuff exactly have others traded you for your merchandise?

[Video]

[youhavebeenswindled]

My apologies Starscream! I've been busy for the last little while~

I wish I could tell you, I really do! But I believe in client confidentiality, so I'm afraid I can't say.

Re: [Video]

[sparkless]

Busy doing what? [Seriously, what is more important than getting his stuff?]

Oh please. You're really going to make me search through the network to find all the stuff you've collected?

Doesn't matter anyway. I have a business proposition for you.

Private

[docbot]

If I were to ask you for supplies, what would you want in trade? I'd be interested in certain components and tools necessary for repairs that aren't easily synthesized from scrap parts.

[ He's not pleased to be dealing with a Decepticon named Swindle of all things, but he's open to possibilities. ]

Private

[youhavebeenswindled]

Well, I suppose your own services would be worth trading for mine?

[In a place like this it'd always be worth having a medic around.]

Give me a list of things you need and I'll see if I can't get them for you~

Private

[docbot]

[ Another time, Ratchet would have said that his medical services were free... but a) Swindle is a Decepticon, and b) Ratchet doesn't have much else on him to trade, so he lets it lie. And feels vaguely guilty about it. ]

I could trade those, yes. How will we work this, though? Unlimited access to supplies for me in exchange for unlimited access to medical care for you?

[ Because if Swindle is going to limit what he can get for Ratchet, then Ratchet is going to ... "limit" what he can do for Swindle. It's only fair, really. (And it gives him leverage to bargain.) ]

[Private Audio]

[my_own_trope]

It's about time. And I want to see the wares before we start this bartering process.

[Private Audio]

[youhavebeenswindled]

[Having expected this Swindle replies without missing a beat.]

Is that an indication that you want to meet up someplace?

[my_own_trope]

Of course it is. And bring these if you have them in your inventory:

[sending a list of more relatively common tools, and some things that if constructed in the right way might just lead to explosives.]