04 // [Video]

[flashdrive]

 [Blue optics flickered on beneath that equally blue visor.  As if someone had turned a switch on, Rewind sprang to life, after being in a coma for what seemed like weeks. It didn't feel that long to him--but then again, you wouldn't if you were comatose. There's an achy sit-up, as he notices wiring and life support tacked onto his systems.

Not a good sign.

He lifts an arm to see a robotic IV of Energon, and a spark monitor.

There's a quick fumble for his Link, checking the date immediately.  Considering his previous personal log...he'd been out for quite awhile.  It made his proverbial blood run cold.

He hits the record button.]

Okay, what happened.

[SURPRISE! HE'S BACK!]

Comments

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[thxforthememories]

... I want to see you, too.

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[flashdrive]

Then come on down. I'm not going anywhere!

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[thxforthememories]

I'm coming, yes.

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[flashdrive]

[And that's where he'll sit, at least for the time being! Medical bays were so boring...

Once you filmed it and looted all the best gossip, what else was there?]

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[thxforthememories]

[It really doesn't take him long to come swooping in, and... all but perch on the edge of where Rewind is laying.]

[He didn't even bother changing forms. He's just fluttering there, looking as concerned as a bird can look.]

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[flashdrive]

...

[That's a bird. That's a very large bird. Like Laserbeak but HE DOESN'T KNOW THIS ONE.]

...

Uh.


Hi there.

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[thxforthememories]

[It stares at him for a second, before plating shifts. And, just like that, there's an AI crouched on the floor, instead of a big bird.]

Rewind.

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[flashdrive]

OH!

[Well that clears everything up. And suddenly, the wings...everything. Makes sense. He turns into a bird.]

You're pretty quick.

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[thxforthememories]

[And a car. But he rarely ever uses that one...]

I was nearby. With... someone else.

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[flashdrive]

Well, I'm not complaining. It's good to see you in good shape. I've been hearing I missed out on a lot.

How true is that?

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[thxforthememories]

It's... very true.

You were unconscious for so long... They thought you weren't coming back.

[Excuse him if he scoots a little nearer.]

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[flashdrive]

...Oh.

[That made things significantly more interesting. He scoots a little closer himself, practically reading the thought in Kagerou's head.

When you're as old as he is, things are shown a lot more in actions than words could tell. He opens his arms up.]

C'mon, give me a hug, big guy.

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[thxforthememories]

[His wings perk up at that, and, after a moment of hesitation... he does just that. Carefully gathering up the smaller Autobot.]

[And holding on as long as his friend will let him.]

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[flashdrive]

[His arms are tiny, but they wrap around the larger bot as best he can. It's not something he's foreign to.]


I missed you, bud.

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[thxforthememories]

[He doesn't mind it if Rewind can't completely get his arms around him. His friend is all right. That's what's important.]

I was... very worried.

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[flashdrive]

I'm sorry, bud. I'll...be more careful next time.

[Even if his comatose state is surrounded in mystery.]

I'll get to the bottom of this.

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[thxforthememories]

It wasn't your fault. You're ... it's fine now.

[He nods, slightly.]

I'll help you.

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[flashdrive]

Exactly. I'm not down and out so easy

[He hugs a little tighter, resting his head against that plating.]

Aw thanks, Kagerou. I could use an initiate's help.

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[thxforthememories]

... I'm grateful for that.

[Like he imagines others are, too. Like Rewind's partner.]

Just tell me what I need to do.

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[flashdrive]

[And he breaks that hug, looking up at the giant bot.]

For now...just take it easy. I don't even know where to start. Five minutes out of a coma and all...

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[thxforthememories]

[He nods slightly.]

Easy. Right.

I... can give you data?

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[flashdrive]

You're okay with that? I mean...it might make you a bit dizzy.

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[thxforthememories]

As long as it won't harm the data I have...

You're my friend. You do whatever you can for friends.

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[flashdrive]

No worries. It's completely harmless.

...

You really are, Kagerou. Thanks.

[And out of his elbo comes a cable!]

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[thxforthememories]

I trust you.

[He blinks at the cable a few times. Then... well. He actually takes his helmet off. Or lifts it a little. To where the ports on his head become accessible.]

Can you reach?