[VIDEO | Solus Prime's temple]

[cec_engineer]

I wish I could say being transported to another universe was the strangest thing that's happened to me.

[Despite his initial comment being fairly light hearted, Isaac is frowning.]

Assuming these robots haven't been loaded with the wrong data, I'm supposed to believe I'm on a planet called Cybertron? Can't say I've heard of it before.

[Sigh] At least I'm... safe now. I assume these robots have some sort of defense function - God knows I could use a break.

Anyway, the original broadcast of this video was to see whether I'm alone or not. Spending the rest of my natural life with these mechs isn't really my idea of retirement.

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[cec_engineer]

You're not?

I apologise. Robots back in my own universe are limited to mining machinery and annoying goddamn holograms.

[dinnerdate]

We're Cybertronian, we have sparks, so no. We're not drones... I guess to humans we're, uh, aliens.

[cec_engineer]

I... see. Do you have names?

Aliens, of course. Well, you're not trying to tear my face off so I gotta say; you're alright.

[dinnerdate]

Yes... I'm Dead End.





Should we be trying to tear your face off?

[cec_engineer]

Dead End? Odd naming convention. Uh, no offense or anything.

I'd appreciate it if you didn't. My experience with aliens is somewhat... biased enough as it is.

[dinnerdate]

It's fine... Even my own species makes fun of my name.


Right. Well, I can promise I won't try anything. Not much for fighting, or trying to eat organic things.

[Despite having two swords strapped to his back.]

[cec_engineer]

Really? It suits you. [Forced attempts to be friendly are: go]

Uh. Thanks?

[dinnerdate]

It does?


...Might want to watch out for some of the wildlife though.

[cec_engineer]

Sure.

Ah, I've been warned about the infamous Badlands. I'll make an extra effort to stay away from it.

[dinnerdate]

Oh...

[That's. New.]

That's a good idea. Careful around some of the people here as well. Most of the Autobots are probably safe though... They're probably least likely to accidentally step on you.

[cec_engineer]

[He raises his eyebrows slightly, this robot sure does seem kinda timid!!]

I wasn't planning on getting anywhere near anyone's legs. No offense, but I feel there's an element of trust missing between us at the moment.

[dinnerdate]

[It's all that depression really. And knowing you're likely to be horribly murdered.]

Just... letting you know. It's more of... some of the Decepticons you have to watch out for, don't watch where we're putting out feet. Not that I'd step on you, I'd probably get fired, but just a select few won't care. Even if you'll be avoiding getting that close.

[cec_engineer]

[If he knew Dead End had that problem then he'd be able to relate!]

I... don't know what Decepticons are. Is there any easy way to identify them so I know when to run the hell away?

[dinnerdate]

Oh, uh...

[He points at the neon green insignia on his shoulder.]

Most of us have this on us somewhere. Not all of us, but most of us. The Autobot insignia is less pointy, more blocky... Some of us don't wear one or the other for various reasons, or because of neutrality. Oh, and there's some other factions too with different insignias.

But uh, usually when someone goes around on a murder spree they're someone connected to our side. Unfortunately.

[cec_engineer]

Would it be OK if I get a snap shot of that? I don't want to get the two mixed up.

[Oh boy, a few bad eggs in a group of otherwise friendly people, doesn't Isaac know enough about that.]

Sorry to hear you've gotten that reputation from the few who can't control themselves.

[dinnerdate]

Yeah. I'm sure if you ask one of the Autobots will show you what theirs looks like too. They tend to like humans. Most of them.


We've always had a bad reputation, so it's fine. War does that. The war isn't here... yet. But does mean there's certain biases around.

[cec_engineer]

There was a war between the two factions? Jesus.

...I think I can tell from the names which side was which. What was the war about, if you don't mind me asking?

[dinnerdate]

Yeah... It's still going on technically. Back in our proper worlds.

It was society mostly. The caste system and how those of a lower caste didn't have the same privileges as someone of a high caste.

[cec_engineer]

In every version of those universes? Wow.

That sounds similar to several civil wars humans have had as well. I guess discrimination is a universal thing, huh?

[dinnerdate]

Just about.

Well it started like that... Not sure it's still about that, doesn't seem that way at least. Now it's more about ruling the planet.

[cec_engineer]

That tends to happen in most wars, it becomes less of a valiant effort to rescue those in need and more a display of power.

I can only hope this universe doesn't fall into the same pattern.

[dinnerdate]

Maybe, if we're lucky... We have the Firstforged so they might keep things in check. If they care. Doesn't seem like it half the time.

[cec_engineer]

Another trope common of deities.

[Boy does Isaac know stuff about asshole gods]

[dinnerdate]

it is?

They aren't horrible, but I'm guessing if something big did happen and they took action I'd probably end up dead. Sure you'd be fine though.

[cec_engineer]

From my experience, yeah.

I wouldn't expect them to be entirely idle, no. What makes you think you'd end up dead, of all people?