[Video] Paging the Build Team . . . and the nearest "hospital"?

[thankyou4myheart]

[Deckard is nothing if not a quick study . . . though he's still not wholly convinced this isn't all just some elaborate sensory hoax.  But he's been given some real direction from a most unexpected source at that and is running with it.]

Hello?  I've been told to seek out a . . . medic.  [Is that really the right word?] ...mechanical engineer.  Or a robotics engineer.  Someone who can modify an engine from running on gasoline to whatever is the common fuel source here.

[If he sounds - or looks - a little on the tired/haggard side, that would be because he's not fueled recently.  He'd intended to fill up "tomorrow" when he got in to work, but he's been here for some hours now and he's starting to feel it.  But he pushes that aside.]

Also, if anyone knows where the Build Team is, and if they're all right, I'd appreciate hearing from you.  McCrane, Power Joe, and Drill Boy.  ...and Dumpson.  [Because he can hardly imagine three-quarters of the Build Team being present and not all of them.]

Thank you in advance for your help.

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[Video]

[kungfugeek]

Oi! Deckard!

What took you so long to get here?

[Power Joe is...typical Power Joe.]

[Video]

[thankyou4myheart]

Power Joe!

[Have a relieved-looking Deckard.  He offers an apologetic shrug.]

I wish I knew. [a bothered frown]  I've been here before, apparently . . . though I have no memory of it.  I can't even find where there might be corrupted or missing files in my memory units.

Where are you?  Are the others with you?

[Video]

[kungfugeek]

That's what they're all sayin'. I came after you 'left'. You mean you don't remember it?

...

McCrane's probably at the Police HQ, same as Drill Boy.


And Kagerou is...yeah. Alive.

[Video]

[thankyou4myheart]

No, I don't…[And that bothers him.  A /LOT/.]

  [And yeah, he caught that you didn't answer where YOU are.  He frowns a bit, worried, but will let it be for now.]

  There's a police HQ here?  Huh . . . I should probably go check in then.

  Yeah, he . . . he's already contacted me.  He said you guys have taken him in, which I'm glad…

  Power Joe . . . what the heck is this place?  Some kind of time sink or something?  Sounds like you have been here for a long while but everything in my Super A.I. says it's only been a matter of hours since I bid all of you good night to take Boss home.  And don't get me started on how many months it's been since Kagerou…  What's going on?

[Video]

[kungfugeek]

[Don't worry, Deckard, he's been trying to behave. If you look in the background, you'll notice he's outside, just taking a drive. Nothing too big to report aside from the usua-okay he's up to something but let's not question it.]

Figures Kagebird would know you're here before us.


The best way I can explain it is some kind of alternate universe. Another world too. And we're all pulled to here from our worlds at different times, which explains Kagebird.

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[namesnotprowl]

You're one'a the Brave Police, right? I know your pal McCrane. Cute fella. The one that did the upgrades f'r most of the others is... absent, but I helped design 'em. Could probably install it for you. Best to get it in soon, since I don't know much gasoline we've got.

[And energon tends to make normal engines... Explode. Horribly.]

Name's Barricade, by the by. Solian medic, upgrader, and general maker of interestin' things.

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[thankyou4myheart]

[Uh, yeah, please no explody surprises.  He'd really appreciate that.  Eeesh.]

  [Also?  Please forgive him while he just kind of…gapes…for a second or three.   One, you're obviously a sentient robot.  That's a far cry from common where he's from (he and his are just a step above unique).  And two, your design is like nothing he's ever seen before.  But then he shakes himself, trying to recover.]

  Ah . . . yes, I'm a member of the Brave Police.  My name is Deckard with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, Criminal Investigations division, Brave Police Project.  Pleased to meet you, Barricade.  And thank you, I'd be interested in seeing what you can do as far as an upgrade goes.  And . . . whatever other "interesting" things you've made.

  [The last is stated with a small grin as he tries to ease the situation –or, well, more like his own discomfort –with a bit of humor.]

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[namesnotprowl]

[Most people don't gape at him quite... so obviously. Barricade doesn't seem to mind regardless, doorwings on his back flicking lightly as he adjusts his stance. Like what you see~? He chuckles lightly.]

Of course. I co-own a clinic in Solus Prime's temple. Lemme send you coordinates.

[Bleep bloop! Coordinates sent.]

Don't worry too much, darlin'. I'm one'a the best at what I do, and what I do is unusual upgrades for folks.

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[thankyou4myheart]

[He doesn't mean to be obvious. He's barely more than a kid, whaddya expect? 9,9]

[He receives the data and nods.]

I'm sure I can find this without too much trouble. Thank you, Barricade. I'll come find you soon.

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[namesnotprowl]

[It's okay, he knows you're young and also that - compared to a lot of others - he is extremely strange. Other mechs are not nearly so spikey after all.]

Excellent. And it's my pleasure, Deckard; this is the sorta work I like doin'. I'll be waiting.

[Video]

[neverputincharge]

[Have this big green guy peering into the camera, Deckard. If you look close there might be a tiny, 3' or so, brownish green robo lizard curled up on his shoulder.

Oh hey, you know McCrane? Oh right, not every vehicle runs on Energon.]

For changin' your engine out, think the docs in Solus' temple could help with that so you're running on Energon.

[He tilts his head a little, curious.]

You know McCrane? He's head of the police here, probably at their HQ at the moment.

[Video]

[thankyou4myheart]

[Uh, excuse him while he stares for just a second…or three.  He's seen piloted, criminal robots built a little like you before, but…they weren't sentient.  He kind of shakes himself after an instant, though, remembering himself.]

  Energon?  Ah, I mean . . . thank you, yes.

  [The last gets a grin.]

  Yes, I know McCrane.  He's been a member of my team since he was first built and inducted into the force.  He's head of the police here?

  I'm sorry.  I'm Deckard, by the way.  I'm with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, Criminal Investigations division, Brave Police Project.  Pleased to meet you.

[Video]

[neverputincharge]

[He sees that stare, and he smiles a little, trying to look a little friendlier. Looks like another new person here.]

Yeah, Energon's the main fuel source here. Unless you're an organic. [His smile brightens some at the grin and he nods, eyes brightening a little.]

Yep, he's the head. Him and Blurr have run it since the last head disappeared.

Heh, nice to meetcha Deckard. I'm Bulkhead, nothing fancy here, just a Wrecker and construction worker.

[Video]

[thankyou4myheart]

"Organic"? [He's kinda used to a noun after that. Like "organic tofu" or "organically-grown produce" or something like that.]

Disappeared? [That's less than encouraging.] Blurr...I think I've met him.

Heh . . . sorry. I don't mean to sound fancy. I am pleased to meet you, though, Bulkhead.

...do you know of a robot named Barricade?

[Video]

[neverputincharge]

Er, humans and others that aren't robotic like us. [He could use other terms, but his one of the nicer ones.]

Yeah, disappeared. Some people disappear from here. Here one day, gone the next with no warning. [Best to warn him now, right? He'd find out sometime.] Yeah, Blurr's a nice guy.

Nah, it's fine. Tokyo, huh? Got a friend who grew up there before she left on an exchange program through her school.

I do know Barricade, yeah. We're in the same temple and have talked before.

[deadlydoctor]

You called? [DID SOMEONE SAY MEDIC.] The common fuel here is called energon and you need it to drink it. I upgraded Gunmax in the past, I can tell that you two share some similarities.

They are usually found at the Police headquarters, McCrane leads them.

[thankyou4myheart]

Yes, we do. Gunmax is a member of my-

Wait, Gunmax? He's here too?

[WHY HAS NO ONE MENTIONED HIM BEFORE? Kagerou, McCrane, Drill Boy, and Power Joe were the only ones here...or so he thought.]

[deadlydoctor]

No, he's not anymore. He was here, then he disappeared, then he was back and now he disappeared again...it happens.

[Clearly because they suck at the friendship thing.]

[thankyou4myheart]

[Well . . . that's not the least bit disturbing. True, Bulkhead mentioned in general that people disappear, and apparently HE'S been here and gone once before, but to hear it of one of his teammates? The protective streak in him is all kinds of upset. He pushes it back, but it's likely visible on his face all the same.]

What happens to people when they disappear? I'd imagine efforts are made to recover them... [Failed ones, apparently, but he still has to ask.]

I'm sorry. My name is Deckard, by the way. Team lead of the Brave Police. At least...back home... I'm pleased to meet you.

[deadlydoctor]

[Not at all. Knock Out sure knows how to reassure people. It's like his superpower. he, however, it not completely apathetic to people's pain and he liked Gunmax after all.] He might be back again, who knows. He was really fun.

Depends on who and how disappear yes, some people look for them. They usually return to their world with no memories of being here at all.

I'm Knock Out's, pleasure to meet you. I think Bunny mentioned you before. [For the record, bunny = Power Joe.]

Better late than never. x-x

[mccrane]

Deckard.

[Oh thank...a diety. Possibly. If proof could be submitted that one existed, and was not one of the Firstforged (fine deieties though they made.)]

[Okay, business first.]

You were told correctly. Knock Out should be able to assist you, or Barricade, or Ambulon. There are no shortages of...medics, here.

[Its still a new word, but not as new as it once was.]

They are other robots...sentient, like us, who can perform regulated engineering tasks.

U B Busy, man, it's cool <3

[thankyou4myheart]

McCrane.

[Oh, trust him, the thankfulness and relief are mutual and just as strong.]

I see. Yes, I've been contacted by both Knock Out and Barricade. I'll be seeing Barricade soon. [Sooner, now that he's been vetted by McCrane. Deckard was going to try to learn a little more about the robot before subjecting himself to being modified by a stranger. That, and he's just a LITTLE twitchy right now about "upgrades" in general...]

Where are you? I'm told there's a police headquarters here. Give me the coordinates and I'll meet you there?

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[mccrane]

[Serious robot brothers, unite!]

Barricade will be able to help. You'll feel unusual for a few days, but energon is more efficient than petrocarbons. I think that learning to 'drink' it was the strangest part.

[McCrane smiles...or comes as close as he does to smiling these days.]

Headquarters are in Prima's quadrant. [He provides coordinates.] Deckerd...I know this is not a customary question, but do you have a mark on your shoulder?

D'aw I love that icon

[thankyou4myheart]

[FUQ YAH c'mere bro]

[Deckard nods.]

Noted.

Prima's? I think I just came from that area, then. I'm at the Alpha Trion temple now. Just met with Kagerou. [He frowns a bit in confusion.] Like a tattoo? Yeah. [He shifts the angle of his badge so the camera can catch his shoulder.] I'm told it means that Prima is my patron while I'm here. [There must be something more to it than that, though, if McCrane's asking...?] Why?

[mccrane]

If you are at Alpha Trion's, then take your time. I am sure you'll make it to Headquarters eventually, and...I tend to sleep here these days so you will catch me.

[Gunmax was gone again. Going back to his room at Prima's was harder when that happened, even with the other Build Team members to comfort him.]

[...which is a thought best shaken. Knowing that Deckard has the same glyph is pleasing to him, besides, so he shows off his own arm with its white and purple glow.]

I am somehow not surprised. Prima is a leader, and Deckard is a leader. We'll all do better, with you around.

[Seeing Deckard reminds him of how much he misses home.]

Would...you answer some other questions for me?