re_alignment | [Audio - locked] Somebody stepped in it

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tf: dreamwave | jetfire (crau)

[Audio - locked] Somebody stepped in it

... Starscream. [There's audible reluctance in Jetfire's voice.] Could you, er... come here. [Have some coordinates to a location outside Haven, which probably answers why there's a slight fuzz of static under the audio.]

[It might be odd to call on Starscream when something... ahem... goes wrong, especially as he's doing it because he wants to keep some sort of dignity.

And Starscream has seen him at his worst. Otherwise he'd have called Skyfire for help, really.

... He's aware that he might end up having to do that anyway, but for now...]

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If Skyfire really can't provide enough thrust and he stalls out, I'll let go.

[Honestly Starscream why do you wish these things. And he's noticing this is not going as easily as he'd hoped but at least he's moving. Somewhat.]

Let me try... [Trailing off, Jetfire frowns as he activates his flight systems again, and the noise is pretty awful but hopefully it'll lend some needed thrust.]

[Starscream is the peanut gallery for the remainder of this event. He'd much rather watch you two struggle then get himself stuck again.]

I should make a public bet on how long it'll take Jetfire-one and Jetfire-two to get free.

[The thrust does help. Starscream, on the other hand, not at all.]

Do you have to comment?

[And thankfully so as he's starting to slide out of the clingy stuff.]

At this rate, a klik, maybe. [Jetifire just gives Starscream a sideways glance, up and down, before concentrating on what they're doing.] And it does seem to be... ah, part of his base personality.

[Unfortunately.]

It's part of my charm.

[So yes, he has to comment and not do anything. Which he is still managing to accomplish.]

... charm. Of course.

[But he'll just focus on one last pull, instead of wasting his time arguing.]

Of course.

[Jetfire agrees with a grunt and a shake of his helm. But either way, luckily, a last pull is all that it takes and while it'll take him forever to get out all this stuff from everywhere, at least Skyfire can now put him down on the ground.]

Thank you, Skyfire.

And your charm, Starscream, sometimes leaves things to be... ah, desired.

If it means anything, this has been the best thing I've visually recorded in a long time.

[Did he really? No, probably not .. he's not really setup for that. And he didn't think about it until afterwards.]

[He just sighs. What else can he do?]

How very helpful of you, Starscream.

If it does mean something, I do hope you're keeping that to yourself.

[Not that he really believes Starscream did record anything. With a glance at Starscream, Jetfire turns to Skyfire, trying to brush off the clinging goo still sticking to him. He's not having much success.]

Thank you for the help, Skyfire. At least there shouldn't be any issues getting, er... back. Though I believe it might be interesting to research this material... [Shaking his helm, he stops trying to get clean.] I apologise for having to ask you.

[IF SOMEONE had just helped instead of laughing...]

What? And ruin my chance and making a living by exploiting your embarrassment?

[Because he totally would.]

Dont mention it. It's the least I could do.

[And then his smile turns into a wince - thanks for ruining the mood, Starscream.]

Making a living? I doubt anyone will find it that interesting.

[Or at least he hopes so.]

Considering you didn't have to do anything, and have had to listen to... ah, particular types of comments, I'd say it did need thanks.

[And then he'll turn to just give Starscream a look.]

Besides what Skyfire said, I only have to reveal you were pulled in as well, Starscream. I believe most people are in possession of enough imagination to think what they will of that, regardless of any... images.

[Of course, he might be disinclined to share even that much because it was pretty amusing to see Starcsream in the goo and still covered by it, and why share it?]

[Starscream ruining the mood is what he does best.

But anyway. He just huffs back at Jetfire's look]

It's not like you would record anything, so I would have plausible deniability. Which neither of you two would.

[He can't believe this argument is happening. But at least he manages to resist the urge to facepalm.]

Perhaps we should... ah, discuss this somewhere else.

Not really, but even given plausible deniability at least some would probably be... ah, predisposed towards either of us. [A nod to Skyfire before Jetfire straightens up, flicking his wings.]

However, you're right, Skyfire. Removing to another location... or a washrack, would probably be more productive use of time. [He smiles a little dryly and shakes his helm.]

You may want to fly back... I don't know about Starscream, but I believe I'm going to have to walk back.

[Sigh. The result of getting stuck of magnetic putty getting everywhere.]

If someone had kept his hands to himself I wouldn't have to walk back either!

[He flails slightly before placing his hands on his hips.]

[He should just go. Right now.

Rght now.]

... are you two sure you'll be okay?

[Yeah.]

[Yes, Skyfire, save yourself from the lovers' spat. Unless you want to sacrifice yourself and offer a ride.]

Don't worry about us, Skyfire. [Have a lopsided smile.] While it'll take a while to walk back, it's hardly impossible.

[And then he sort of snaps around, optics narrowing.]

And if you had just put your personal entertainment aside for a moment I wouldn't have had to resort to using my hands to distract you!

[Oh, no you don't Skyfire. Starscream stomps right on over to the large shuttle.]

I'm going with you.

[And then he points directly at Jetfire.]

He can walk back all by himself.

[... yes, he really should have left some time ago. Ah well.]

How about I just take you both?

[Sorry for having to request your help, Skyfire.]

If you would, I'm sure we'd both be grateful. [That's a brief narrow stare at the back of Starscream's helm as he walks up behind Starscream and puts a hand on his shoulder.]

If you'd rather leave without having to deal with this... ah, mess, that's understandable however.

No, it is not understandable. You better take me or I will not rest until I get some sort of revenge.

[He slinks out of Jetfire's touch because don't he dare try to hold him back.]

[. . .] Let's just go, all right?

[And then he transforms. Can he go home yet.]

[Don't make him lift you up and tuck you under one arm, Starscream.]

All right. [Jetfire sighs a little, pausing right before going inside and resting a hand against Skyfire's armour. He'd actually forgotten Skyfire was large enough to take them both.] Thank you.

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