[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

Re: Action!

[deadlydoctor]

[But I like compliments. It is so hard for you to admit that I have a great aft?]

That's how things are, hate the game not the player.

[He's coming, he's coming. It wasn't easy, okay? Knock Out looks more than a bit irritated because ugh, the Police. Until he sees Starscream's smile, that was unexpected.]

I'm already reconsidering my current life choices. [He says with a sneer and then he gets all in doctor mode.]

They say they can't let you out because they think you are faking and they won't let me in because they think I would break you out. Which is probably a reasonable thing to think. I will have to examine you from afar, I'm afraid. I can take that energon sample, at least.

[my_own_trope]

[He likes you for your company, not your looks. Besides, if there's any ass he wants to kiss: it's Megatron's]

I hate everything ABOUT this place!!

[And then Knock Out was there!]

Well I certainly hope you aren't reconsidering your faction or any other such traitorous thoughts.

[And then his arms are both reaching out desperately trying to snag the Doctor]

[deadlydoctor]

[That's actually quite sweet and unexpected. Good luck with that.]

Welcome to the club.[Knock Out actually likes it here, quite a lot. but he's not stupid enough to tell that to Starscream, in prison or not.]

Who do you take me for? I know very well what side I'm on. [Spoiler: that's his own side.

Eppp careful! Knock out wasn't expecting to be so close to your face all of sudden.] I can't help if you are grabbing me like this!

[my_own_trope]

For your sake, I hope that's still the side Lord Megatron champions. [Spoiler: he remembers when he used to think like that. Spoiler: It didn't work out for him]

[Once Knock Out's grabbed, Starscream hisses:]
You've got to get me out of here!

[deadlydoctor]

Of coruse of course...[What answer you expected, Starscream?

Knock Out makes a hissing sound back. Watch the finish!]I can't, not right now. But I can get help and come back later. Now they're most likely watching us.

[my_own_trope]

[Just keep feeding him that answer and we're all good. ... He tends to trust you anyway]

...

[Starscream's expression wavers because he believes you and it makes sense but...]

You can't leave me here to hit recharge for ... for however long in the Autobot's mercy! Who know WHAT they'll do to me while I'm out!

[deadlydoctor]

[You are so easy to please sometimes, Starscream. Sweet.]

I won't let them do anything. [Ey, look, he is actually telling the truth. He doesn't think the Autobot will try anything but he doesn't dislike Starscream all that much to ignore him when he's that vulnerable. Probably.] All will be fine. Now, let me go so I can properly check on you.