re_alignment | 04 // [Video]

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✘ tf: idw | rewind

04 // [Video]

[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!]

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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.

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

[He nods, slightly.]

I'll help you.

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.

... I'm grateful for that.

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

Just tell me what I need to do.

[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...

[He nods slightly.]

Easy. Right.

I... can give you data?

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

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

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

No worries. It's completely harmless.

...

You really are, Kagerou. Thanks.

[And out of his elbo comes a cable!]

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?

[And like a spider monkey (you're still attached to IVs, idiot) he reaches up and around, hooking the cable in under the helm.]

Thaaaat should do it.

[His arm opens up to show a little screen, and begins punching away on it. Kagerou should be able to feel an...open feeling. Like a proverbial window opening to...what looks like a huge amount of potential information.

Welcome to Rewind's database, Kagerou.]

Be careful.

[He has to shift his grip on his helmet, but he tries to help Rewind up. But, then, as the connection is made... he just goes still.]

[This is... new. Huge. Like something he could get lost inside of. Of its own accord, his scanner begins flashing, and his body tenses.]

What... what do I do...?

Just relax. I know it's a lot to take in, but there's some stuff on here that we want to avoid. I'll just...

[He types a few things, looking at Kagerou's own data in return. There should be a file transfer going on, after Rewind successfully copies the data. It'd be from Kagerou's point of view, but it was better than nothing.

In fact, seeing in someone else's eyes had it's perks.]

And that should do it. Took about what, ten seconds? Completely painless.

Avoid...?

[He sounds distant as he says it, some part of him still wondering at the sheer amount of data he can just sense. His curiosity is there, too, and one of his hands lifts a little in response. If he just reached out... just a little...]

[But his hand pauses, as it lifts, when Rewind speaks.]

That's it?

Yep! That's everything!

[His small hands start reaching around for that cable again, starting to unhook.]

I'll look over these later. You have no idea how much that means to me, bud.

[But he can't help but ask.]

So, what'd you think?

Maybe a little... Data is important, isn't it?

[He still sounds a little awed. It's hard not to be. There was just so much.]

[Slowly, he shakes his head, before holding still enough to let Rewind work the cable.]

There was so much -- I don't know how you hold it all.

Definitely. I wouldn't collect it if it wasn't!

[The cable comes out as easily as it was put in, and back into his elbow it goes!]

It's a gift, with being a Disposable. You trade in wheels for infinite knowledge. Who knew?

I understand.

[He almost says you're not disposable, but. Now he knows better -- not that he feels himself bristle any less.]

... Having so much safe data seems just as good as wheels.

I think so too.

[With that, he situates himself back on the berth. Too much activity makes for a tired flash drive.]

You worried yours isn't safe?

I like you, as a friend... in your frame this way.

[You tried, Kagerou. You tried. He shifts away, letting Rewind have some space to lie back down.]

I am. Always. I always... have been.

Thanks, Kagerou. I mean it...it's nice to hear it.

...

Hey, what if we made backups? Like we talked about.

Do you not hear it often?

[He fidgets a little, looking down at his hands.]

It's... possible. But -- I don't know what would happen. Copying my AI made someone else entirely, in a way.

I don't know if only taking the data would do the same, or not.

Oh I do. But it's more genuine coming from friends.

It's up to you, Kagerou. I'd store it in my database.

In case...you know, something happened.

As you say.

[Because he's flattered and embarrassed, and really doesn't know what to say to that.]

I... need to think.

I don't want to cause something to happen to you. And I don't know what would happen... if my data were copied.

Do what's best for you, Kagerou. I won't get hurt feelings or anything. I'm way too old for that.

It's a lot to think about.

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