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[skidaddle]

As a public official, I'm making a public announcement.

Publicly.

[The camera pulls back to reveal a long, long, long line of flags spreading into the distance. Yes, they are all shaped like Prowl's Chevron. Some of them, if given closer inspection, even have catchy sayings on them like 'no fun zone,' and 'Patrol Raceway, top speed 10mph.' They are, as you can see, INCREDIBLY WITTY.]

First, these are our marked roadways. Er. Future Roadways. You'll probably see them around if you're driving between any of the temples. I was serious in my earlier threat: don't disturb them.

[The camera swings around 180 degrees to view BEHIND him, showing where the flags are continuing in the other direction. However, this time there is a beautifully paved surface extending towards Nexus's temple. Of course it would be Nexus's. Skids is the entire Zoning Committee, it can be wherever he wants.]

Secondly, the first patch of road has been completed by my favorite co-workers. We all strongly suggest not attempting to drive on it until further clearance has been given.

Or. You know. Go ahead.

We'll erect you as a statue commemorating your help with the 'Advancement of Cybertron' and just make a new road.

[He reaches down and picks up one of the flags that had previously marked the boundaries of the pavement-to-be, and turns the camera towards himself.]

Thirdly, and finally, I would like to assure all of...everyone...that synthetic energon is not recommended for consumption without further clinical studies. Which will not be conducted by me. Probably.

I promise.

[He is serious, or at the very least is doing a good job of appearing to be serious.]

I think that's all?

Oh.

Wait, no. I almost forgot. A few of you have submitted some applications to be on the Law Committee. Since we're still figuring this whole thing out, I guess it hasn't been a priority but I'll be looking at those soon.

To everyone else? Stop disappearing so we don't need more people on the Law Committee.

That's about it.

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[sciencetank]

Not safe yet, thank you so much for deepening the suspicion surrounding my work.

[Can anything else go wrong?]

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[skidaddle]

Hey, I did mention not until further clinical tests...

How is that coming, by the way?

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[sciencetank]

I suppose that's something.

Horrifically. My samples are obliterated and my lab is a wreck. I'm back to bloody square one.

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[needlefingers]

[Chromedome likes to think that he doesn't have a choice anymore. No one who deals with Prowl has a choice in the end, it's Prowl's way or the highway. How can he consider doing this to a friend? That last question means a lot less when Chromedome realizes that this isn't the first time.

It doesn't get any easier, but it doesn't get any harder either.]

Hey Skids, do you have a moment? I need to talk with you about something.

[Private]

[skidaddle]

Yeah, sure I do.

It's not about the roads, is it?

Or, uh...about that night of Karaoke?

[Actually, he is pretty sure he never wants to hear about that night again.]

[Private]

[needlefingers]

No, believe me you'd know if it was about the karaoke thing.

If you're not too far away, how about meeting me at Liege's Temple?

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[originaldragoon]

I don't think people have much of a choice when it comes disappearing. How about "Don't murder people to get kicked off the Law Committee" since there is one case where that has happened.

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[skidaddle]

Oh, good point.

Theoretically, the second should be preventable, too, though...

[He shakes his head.] I can't say I'd enjoy going up against Tarn. There are better ways to test one's skills.

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[originaldragoon]

I have to agree. If another incident like Tarn happens again, it will be too soon.

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[whatbedsidemanners]

I can't imagine how ingesting an untested alternate for energon would be dangerous at all.

[If sarcasm could kill...]

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[skidaddle]

I'd say it shows significant trust for the individual who gave it to me.

[Because its TOTALLY not because he was trying to impress Perceptor at the time.]

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[whatbedsidemanners]

Or a remarkable amount of foolishness from the one who chose to drink it.

This wasn't a recent thing I hope.

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[neverputincharge]

[Bulk would've insisted they started at Solus'. But he's aligned with Nexus too, so not that big of a deal.]

I give it 'till morning before we get our first statue.

[There's some beeping from the datapad he's working with as he pokes the screen, checking the road surface again. This patch went out pretty quick considering it was just two of them. Probably helped in some part by boosts from Solus, and in Bulk's case, Nexus too.]

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[skidaddle]

I bet if we say how illegal it is a few more times, we'll get one sooner.

How long do you think before we see Frenzy?

[He can't help but smirk, because as much as he doesn't want the work ruined...the image is too good to pass up.]

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[neverputincharge]

Yeah, bet we would. Maybe Knock Out'll be one of the first. He was wanting the roads plenty.

[Plus a race track, but one thing at a time. He chuckles, looking up from the pad.]

Hm, wouldn't give him too long either. Should definitely be interesting to see who's first.

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[redshirtrobot]

They better not be conducted on you. My threats weren't exactly idle either and I don't actually want to follow up on them.

[Grumble rumble stupid synth-en. ANYWAY.]

If we had a monetary system, I'd put ten credits on Knock Out being the first one to get stuck in the road. [Pause.] Hey, maybe we should make them help us with the roads if they don't listen. Y'know. Kind of 'you break it you bought it'?

[Totally not bringing up that he was a flag-rearranging monster a few months ago, nope nope nope. Nobody remembers that surely.]

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[neverputincharge]

Hey, I like this idea. After so many times of them doing it, they have to help to pay back the time lost.

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[redshirtrobot]

Exactly. That way, we get help, and they learn that ignoring the road workers is a terrible idea for a lot of reasons.

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[skidaddle]

Mmm that depends. You are still on my list, and it might be fun to see how far you can get.

[This is definitely a smirk.]

I'll put my money on Frenzy. And since we don't have any currency, lets bet on who has to sing Karaoke this Friday.

[Hey, now, that is a good idea.]

I bet we could get some help enforcing it, too. If, you know, the three of us aren't intimidating enough.

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[redshirtrobot]

[Fracas actually looks surprised for his part. Also worried.]

Here I'd thought that list was the drugs talking. Just don't punch me in the teal, I kind of like this paintjob.

[Considering he chose it and all.]

Heh. I'll take that bet - but if you don't like 80s pop you probably don't want me to lose.

[He has them, from time to time.]

How could we not be intimidating? We're the scariest people around. Though maybe getting some enforcement wouldn't be a bad idea anyway. Just in case.

[deadlydoctor]

[Boy, keep your sass in check.]

Excuse you.

[deadlydoctor]

You have a charming way with words, Skids. And I'm so happy to see the roads finally being build. [Soon he will have his racing track to, yay~]

I'm glad to see you are off the drugs.

I submitter an application yes. It looks like Rose could use a hand and you know I live to please.

[skidaddle]

Must be from my days as a diplomat.

[It would help if he could remember more of those days, granted.]

You should come see it in person, its really impressive. Just...give it a bit. [Not influencing the bet at all, no way.]

What group were you wanting to be in again?

[dinnerdate]

So... you're back to normal?

[skidaddle]

As normal as a guy can be in a place like this.

How are you holding up?