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[The video is taken from inside the Police Headquarters, as it usually is from McCrane. It is zoomed in closer to him than normal, and those with high perception may notice a strange screeching noise in the background. However, McCrane begins as if nothing is wrong.]

This is a status report and also an inquiry.

The murder suspect Tarn and his associate, Kaon, were apprehended approximately a week ago. They are in our custody, restrained, with Tarn's vocal synthesizer...

[Hm. What is the right word to use for 'mostly ripped out and we decided to leave it that way but I feel vaguely bad about it but not as bad as I'd feel if he hadn't killed people who mean the world to me?']

...Offline. If any wish to reach him, they may do so through text. I would like to put it to the Judicial Committee and the Defense Committee to determine an appropriate punishment for the pair, though if anyone has any suggestions I will note them here.

Many of our downed officers have since resurrected, but there are a few individuals unaccounted for. Please, if you get word of them let me know.

[His constant state of worry has been higher lately, but at least this was not as bad as it could have been. Other inconveniences, however...]

[The background screeching intensifies, and McCrane's winces in pain just before the video cuts out.]

[Locked to Prowl]

[He looks normal enough by the time he sends this message at least.]

How should we go about feeding Tarn and Kaon?

...

Have we been feeding Tarn and Kaon?

[Locked to Gunmax]

When you come within transmission range of the Haven again, please let me know. I've been worried...

[Locked to Laharl]

[The close up view of McCrane finally pans out, to reveal a very demonic-looking penguin that was attached to McCrane's pointer finger--by its penguin teeth--the entire time.]

It has your name on it. Please stop by Headquarters to retrieve your lost belonging, and in the future kindly inform the Haven when a dangerous creature is loose?

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... what is that noise?

It's...It's nothing.

I am having some problems with pest control, that is all.

[A pause.]

Kagerou?

Pest... control.

[See how skeptical he sounds? What kind of pest makes that sound?]

Yes?

Teh, I'm fine. You worry too much.

Though I guess it's been awhile since we saw each other, hm?

Y...yes.

I received a box and found something unpleasant within, and now am attempting to return it to its owner.

[He was thankful that there was a nametag, at least. But oh, right, he had a question...]

Why do you always start with audio?

[He is very, very glad to hear from you, and it shows.]

You've vanished on me once before.

[Its the sort of thing that can keep a robot up at night.]

Too much has happened here.

I could use your company, even if it means putting the mission on hold.

And that's what makes the sound? What is it?

[Wait -- what? He has to stop to chew that one over for a minute.]

I... what? Do I?

Yeah, and I came back. You don't need to fret on me.

I made you a promise.

[But he understands. He doesn't say it, but he still regrets Deckerd's disappearance. Always.]

Well, no need to convince me too hard to ditch this job for awhile. I'll be back before you know it, baby.

I am not sure.

[He holds up his hand to reveal...]

I believe it is a penguin, but I have not seen one like this before.

[The rest is just a solemn nod.]

Almost always.

If you break it, I may have to arrest you.

[It's a joke! He thinks.]

I will be waiting for you.

Gunmax?

A... penguin? What --

[... what. The look on his face is about as confused as he ever looks.]

-- do they usually look like?

[And then he blinks.]

I didn't notice.

Ha! Cuffs and all? Are you trying to make it sound terrible?

McCrane?

Good.

[THANKS WHEELJACK FOR YOUR INPUT.]

About our buddy's voice.

[He's personally sick of it, himself.]

McCrane!

[Ugh he wants to get out of this hospital bed right now and smack you. He should be there helping you! And injury to others is easier.]

About time we got them locked up.

Eccellente.

Is amazing what the power of teamwork can do, no?

About time, let's hope they stay that way.

[McCoy asked him about what the next step is, and now he too is wondering how this will go.]

He oughtta be kept silent, whatever the outcome. [Watching two people be affected by that voice is cringe worthy.]

Look at you being all serious business. [Knock Out smiles, not seeming as interested about the news as much as he seems interested in McCrane himself.] You need to find time to relax too.

What was that sound?

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[Have a worried Drill Boy, here McCrane.]

Are you okay? What was that at the end?

I never ordered that. Someone must have forged my name and went online shopping.

[Pause]

But it does look evil, so I'll take it. Ahahaha ha ha!

Oh yeah, by the way ... I found your leg.

I believe they normally have just one set of wings. And actual feet. And are lacking stitches.

Like a bird.

But...ah. Not like you.

[He felt an odd need to make the distinction.]

It used to startle me.

Being handcuffed to yourself would probably not be as enjoyable as being handcuffed to someone else.

[As far as he knows, anyhow.]

There was another incident.

[This...is harder to talk about.]

Power Joe got hurt, and Drill Boy....he was killed. He did get better, but...

[McCrane sighs.]

I regret it the same.

[This is why he wants to see you now. He needs the extra reassurance.]

At least for the time being, he can't hurt anyone else.

It...might be better to leave it that way.

This keeps being inconvenient.

Maybe we need to start screening everyone who arrives?

[He wants you to get better, too, Power Joe. It was weird being at HQ without you and Drill Boy.]

We would not have been able to do it without you, you know.

I don't know that I got the chance to say how much I appreciate your assistance.

That would be the most convenient, if...

[If terrifying Megatronus Prime hadn't told him otherwise.]

If we could. Our deal with the Firstforged states that we cannot have long-term incarceration, however...so we will have to come up with an alternative punishment.

I don't know that I had the opportunity to thank you, either. Without the help of the wreckers, this would have gone much worse.

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