[Video] The irony here is lost on him.

[my_own_trope]

[Starscream's been quiet lately, because guess what? Prison is ZERO FUN. Adding insult to injury, neither is torture... and what's worse than torture is being left alone and ignored. (Realising you're probably a malfunctioning clone, struggling with narcolepsy, and understanding that you're also being poisoned does put a damper on things too.)

He knows he's fallen out of the loop and that a lot of things are going wrong right now, but here's another attempt at pretending things are just fine until they really are.]

[The video pops on to reveal this asshat, and he looks more haggard then normal but he also looks somewhat smug. ]

Which one of you here is Chromedome?

[A set of condolence cards fan out from between his claws. "Our regrets on the loss of your loved one" can be read on the first.]

He or she has apparently lost someone dear to them. What a shame. It would seem however, that it's time for you to stop moping and to learn to move on.

[He holds up a book with his other hand, the title of which reads: How to Take a Breakup Like a Champ ]

The lambda certainly thinks so at any rate. Don't worry, I took the liberty of skimming the recommendations and I have to say it's all a load of scrap. That said, who did you lose? I'm all ears. [Because oh god someone gossip with him PLEASE or at the very least talk with him, he's SO LONELY.]

 

---- Private to Knock Out Since Shockwave isn't returning his calls ----

[All that smug confidence evaporates from his voice and is replaced by panic.]

Knock Out? Knock Out I know you're out there! Respond immediately!

 

Comments

[Video/Private]

[needlefingers]

[Chromedome's not even going to comment on his "gifts", that would give way too much information to the seeker. Besides, he's not even sure how he feels about what he got. Someone up there has a weird sense of humour.]

What a coincidence, I've got something for you too.

[Perma-Video/Private]

[my_own_trope]

You're Chromedome, are you?

You don't look too broken up.

[Perma-Video/Private]

[needlefingers]

That's because I'm not.

[Nope, not getting anything out of him.]

It looks like someone gave you a sharpening kit. How about we make a trade.

[my_own_trope]

Not Chromedome or not broken up?

[He'll get to the presents in a second. Drags out the conversation]

[needlefingers]

Not broken up.

[He doesn't want to talk to you Starscream oh my god.]

So, about that trade? Unless you want me to keep this, I can think of a few ways to put it to good use.

The irony here is ALSO lost on him

[my_own_trope]

[Too late, cuz' guess what you're already doing, bucko.]

I can see that. Your special someone must not have been all that special after-all, eh?

[Cackles]

What do you need this flimsy book for then? Looks like you'll have no trouble forgetting about your little friend all on your own!

[Private]

[deceptionshark]

[Ahh, Megatron had been hoping for a chance to talk to Starscream. Things just don't feel complete without his beloved Second-in-Command by his side. Megatron doesn't reply right away, he instead savours the moment and examines Starscream's face through the link. The seeker seems like he's seen better days, it does pain him to see him brought this low. Especially since he had nothing to do with it.

When Megatron finally replies, he can't stop the vicious grin from appearing.]

Starscream.

[If you thought things were bad before...]

[Perma-Video so private it hurts.] Not as much as it's going to hurt at any rate... 1/?

[my_own_trope]

2/?

[my_own_trope]

3/?

[my_own_trope]

[HOW COULD HE NOT KNOW MEGATRON WAS HERE?! The episodes of fatigue must have really been getting the best of him for not noticing his lord and master's arrival.

What a fool he'd been to have missed such a monumental bit of intel!]

M-m-

4/?

[my_own_trope]

Master?!

[His eyes nearly bug out of his head.]

5/5

[my_own_trope]

[But then he smiles widely]

Praise the Allspark, it's really you! Finally, someone to whip these heathens into proper shape. No longer will the Decepticons here be without the glorious leader they so lack!

[;w; He's so happy to see you, bro. For the most part]

[deceptionshark]

Ahh, thank you Starscream, it has not been quite the same without your wise council to listen to.

[See: Bitching and whining.]

I have heard you were imprisoned. That such a tragedy should befall a mech such of yourself is a pity, however it seems as though it is not completely undeserved. Still, you are one of my own, and you still have value to me.

Though at the same time I believe the other Starscream who resides here can fill your position as well as any. This matter is quite difficult, and requires a bit of thought.

[my_own_trope]

[He blinks, then puffs up proudly.]

[and HEY NOW, he's had PLENTY of good advice for you. Half the time you want to blow it up though >:"( or stick it in your spark without any protection. Which, by the way: TOLD YOU SO. That was a terrible idea and now look where that's left future you.]

Oh. Uh. [He deflates.]

You know about that, do you...
A temporary predicament at best, I'm just-

[Wait, what's this? Acknowledgment? Could it be?! Oh happy day!
Of COURSE he has value to Megatron. He's not sure why it surprises him still, sometimes, that Megatron is capable of understanding how useful he is. But:]

My imprisonment is COMPLETELY undeserved. I did NOTHING to wind up here, and what's more, have been subject to the most cruel and unusual punishments by Autobots who are COMPLETELY MAD.

[Wait--
What's this?!?!]

None of my namesakes can compare to me, my lord!

[This next bit is a mix of indignation and fear.]

Surely you can see there is none other than I who are more loyal to you! Save Soundwave, of course, but he's not here right now And no other "Starscream" here is a proper Energon Seeker with my experience -- namesake or not!

[deceptionshark]

[This is the entertainment Megatron has been lacking. There's nothing funnier than watching Starscream flail all over the place and then talk himself into a corner. Megatron doesn't even really have to do anything himself, he just needs to get it started and Starscream takes it the rest of the way.]

Funny, I almost liked that other one I've talked to once or twice. But I confess that he doesn't have the same... spark, you do. You are my one and only Starscream, and you would do well not to forget that.

[Which is both a threat and assurance at the same time.]

You deserve your punishment, Starscream. In fact, you deserve more than that when I get my hands on you. You might not know why just yet, but trust me when I say you will have earned it.

Private

[deadlydoctor]

Starscream, how nice to hear your lovely voice again. [Except not.] Might I help you?

As for your first question: Chromedome's friend, Rewind, was in a coma for some time but he got better.

Perma-Private

[my_own_trope]

[An effort to appear blase:]

Of course, always a pleasure, Doctor.

Must not have been too close a friend then, given these trifles and his apparently lack of concern.

[deadlydoctor]

[You get brownie points for being polite, Starsceam, keep up with the good work!]

Likewise. So, what is it?

I do not know and frankly I can't bring myself to really care about the Autobot's affairs.

[my_own_trope]

[Don't tell him what to do >:( ]

[Aaaaand here comes the panic again and also furious whispering because THEY COULD BE LISTENING]

Knock Out... I'm being poisoned! I think they've put something in my energon. I can't tell for sure, but I've stopped taking anything they're giving me but I fear the damage might already be done!

[deadlydoctor]

[Do you want to stay in jail forever? >:|]

[Oh, paranoia. Great. Knock Out's thrilled.]

Poisoning you. While you are under their custody. [HMMM doesn't sound all that logical to him.] What for? Death's not permanent here.

What are your symptoms?

[raceme]

How did you even get those....?

[my_own_trope]

That's for me to know, and you to probably never find out~~

[He's got no idea, man. They just appeared.]

[raceme]

I swear, if you stole those somehow....[Chromedome is part of the Police force after all. Stealing from a cop, shame on you Starscream.]

[my_own_trope]

It would take a thief of exceeding skill to steal something while in prison wouldn't it?

[raceme]

True. You aren't that smart. [You walked into that one, Starscream.]