accidental video;

[sciencetank]

[Behold, the shattered remains of Perceptor's lab. It looks better than before, though -- some things are back in order again. One of the tables has been pieced together again. And it's on this table that Perceptor has... crashed, for lack of a better word, with his hand knocking into the comm.]

[Days and nights working on repairs, while making trips back and forth to the medical bay will wear out even the toughest scientist.]

[Clearly visible on his arm, however, is a very different Glyph than last time... this one is now green.]

[His head suddenly jerks up, and he stares for a moment, before blinking, and... well. Realizing he just turned the thing on. He looks haggard.]

Oh. Right. There. Was an announcement I meant to make. According to my records, it would seem that I have been present on this world for--

[He glances down at what appear to be notes.]

--wait, no, I've lost... what day is it? Anyway. Not important. The point is that I've been here far longer than anticipated, and was curious as to how long others have been present on this world.

[Happy Haven-versary to you too, Perceptor. That's what you were trying to say, right?]

Comments

[Audio]

[sciencetank]

What do you mean?

I'm keeping my lab here. You can bet on that.

[Audio]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

I'm sayin' that I can't really spring into action when the same happens to me.



Good. I'm not a fan of Horns' maze.

[Audio]

[sciencetank]

It's happened to you, as well?

[Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

[With a bit of hesitation, the feed turns to video, showing Wheeljack's glyph. It's Solus's, shining as bright as ever, only there's a firm black outline around it.]

Was blue before.

[Video]

[sciencetank]

... If it's any consolation, the outlining seems to be fairly common to experience.

[He's trying, bro.]

[Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

Not so much the outline but...who it is.

[He tilts his head up.]

Megatronus ain't exactly someone to be proud to be aligned to.

[Video]

[sciencetank]

And now I begin to see the dilemma, yes.

... Would it benefit your conscience to know that I don't see why you would be? Aligned, I mean. You're a reckless fool, but you're hardly one to follow in the footsteps of any sort of Megatron.

[Percy was that a compliment.]

[Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

...

[Give him a moment, Perceptor, he's speechless.]

You're tuggin' my chain.

[He figured you'd be the first to sign him up with the world's most violent FirstForged.]

[Video]

[sciencetank]

Would you prefer it if I did associate you with a Megatron?

Yes, you are loud, obnoxious, and ludicrous. Yes, you are a soldier, of a sort, and have some sort of sentiment for explosions.

But that hardly screams Decepticon or loyal subject of a Megatron. Not where I stand.

[Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

Not really. Just...wasn't expectin' it, is all.

[And for one rare moment, Wheeljack almost sounds humble. His voice is soft, almost gentle. As if he's unsure how to properly emote.]

If there's one thing I'm not, it's a 'Con.

[Video]

[sciencetank]

Well. Surprise. I'm feeling spontaneously generous with my praise.

[And, in answer to that rare moment, there's no smug tone, no scoffing, or sass. There's... affection.]

[Quiet, honest, affection.]

I know that. I see no reason why your marking should reflect otherwise.