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[This is a post. Within this post exist Prima, Liege, and A3. They exist here for the purposes of wrapping up previous conversations/plots or starting new ones. They will exist here for about a week, and all conversations that occur therin will be considered to have taken place PRIOR to the Pillar Event.

Alpha Trion can be found anywhere around his temple, or alternatively can sometimes be caught exploring the wastelands outside of the Haven. He's just as likely to get hold of you randomly one day while testing out the link device, however.

Prima can be found only in his tower. He's much more difficult to get hold of, but will surface for urgent matters and can be contacted through the Link...even if he'll be slow to reply.

Liege Maximo can be found in his many labs. He's been in a mood lately, but most would call it a 'good' mood, which means he's looking for people to interact with. Or on. If he's been in contact with you before he'll seek you out either in person or through an encrypted channel on your link device. Otherwise you will likely have to run into him.

To have a conversation with any of them, just specify WHO and WHERE or LINK in the title of your reply. Any action will be actionspam~]

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Yes. For her.

[He almost goes back to studying the book, but hesitates, fidgeting in place. Part of him feels as if he should elaborate, despite his own hesitance to speak to this being.]

[His wings flutter.]

She wants to learn to fight. I know how to, yes. But... the one I taught isn't a human being.

I want to make sure she knows well.

Ah.

[He nods, sitting forward in his chair.]

I do understand how size difference can make interactions difficult. [Given that he's much taller than the Refugees. It is something he'd actually like to rectify...but for now their stature is an advantage against the planet-sized Unicron.]

I remember that when I took you on as an initiate...you said you'd do anything to protect her. It is very important to you, I know. I do have some other books in my personal library that might help, if you like...?

It does... but we manage. We have to.

[Because they're family. And that's what family does for one another. He's learned how to best hold her, so as to keep her close and protected. Without harming her.]

It's true. It's still true. She's... she's everything, here. [He tilts his head.] You do?

Yes. Yes, I'd say that is about the long and short of it. We all have to manage in what ways we can, and that's rarely easy.

For what it is worth, however, I think you're doing a good job.

[He'd seen Kagerou and Kay together. They complemented each other well.]

I do. You are still welcome to use my personal library, as my initiate...
[He trails off.] I would be happy to show you. I may have another activity that you and Kay can do together, as well.

No, it isn't easy. But... she's worth it to me.

[She helped give him a new purpose. She encouraged him. She believed in him. He was going to find a way to bring them both home.]

[He blinks.]

I... I am?

[He's not sure how flattered he should be, or if he should be wary.]

This is your personal space? [A pause.] If it's dangerous, I don't know if I want her involved.

You must be! Otherwise you would not be making friends, or earning the trust of the individuals around you. I think you've thrived here in your own way, Kagerou.

[It made Alpha Trion proud, even if he'd only been a minor influence himself.]

Oh, no, not this library. The other one. My library. If you'd like, I can show you...[He stands, gesturing towards the door.]

We can discuss the project on the way. I assure you that it's not any more dangerous than reading a book.

... Thrived. Mm. We'll see.

[He trails off, speaking mostly to himself. He doesn't believe he's thrived. Made strides, yes. He's... grown. Some.]

[Grow up, Kagebird.]

You have another one?

[He nods a little. It can't be any more dangerous than spying on Prowl, after all.]

All right. Tell me.

We will. It is one of the most rewarding aspects of being an archivist...getting to see.

[He leads the way from that library back into the halls, headed for his personal stash of books.]

I have many libraries. As much as possible I try to keep them sorted according to information from different worlds, from different times, or for its various usefulness...along with the obvious sortings methods such as author and title.

Some of the ones in my personal library are there because they are delicate, or old, or dangerous. However, I think I can trust you with a first edition copy of Metallicato, can't I?

[If not one of his Initiates, who could he trust?]

I would also like for you to write some wildlife onto this Cybertron. A bird, perhaps.

See... all that we do?

[Does this mean Trion knows what he's doing with Prowl? Spying on him? It's a little disconcerting, if that's true.]

[Still, he pads along silently -- just behind him.]

Are we only allowed into one? The one we were just in...?

[He blinks. That name is unfamiliar.]

A copy of what? And... [Hold on a second.] Write... life? I don't understand.

Oh Primus, no, not all. Just everything of note! Everything that sparks a change in ourselves and in those around us.

[He takes a turn down a hall, and heads up some stairs.]

As my Initiate, there is no library you are barred from save one...and that is the one we visited during your Binding ceremony.

[At the top of these stairs is a door, which he opens for Kagerou.]

Metallicato. It is a very ancient, very precise martial art that at its core revolves around the manipulation of one's energies. It takes great patience...but has great rewards. It also has the benefit of being something that both you and Kay can do together, since much of it involves seeking one's own inner peace...

[It was something he hoped they'd benefit from...especially considering what he was asking in turn.]

Yes, yes, writing life. Non-sentient life, of course...but we could use some diversity on this planet before Primus's next children arrive. I should be able to give you a few pages from the Covenant...
You will have to be extremely exacting with them, but I believe you're capable. Just...write down its appearance, and write down any behaviors that it will undergo. It will all be up to you.

All the changes... Do you mean the markings we have?

[He stays close. Shadowing the bigger bot -- no pun intended.]

I'm allowed in all of the others? I... didn't know that.

[He hesitates, waiting to follow him in, and only belatedly realizing he's meant to go first. He ducks his head, slipping inside silently.]

It's like kung fu? A fighting style...? And she can learn to do it? Even though she isn't a robot?

[He doesn't realize he's excluded himself, there. Kay is the most important thing to him here. Her safety takes priority.]

[And then he just... listens. Him? Create real life...? But he was only -- he's nothing. Right?]

Create... an animal. Write down everything I want... and they just appear. It's as simple as that?

The Glyphs? Yes. Those, and any actions that you take which may influence the world. Building, exploring, forging alliances and making enemies. Learning.

My own interest is in those who wish to learn and spread that learning, or to protect knowledge. I chose you to be an initiate because I believed you to understand how important memories were...and despite our rocky relationship I have not stopped believing that.

As such...yes. You are welcome in any of my libraries. Your acolyte should be able to show you where they are when needed.

[The library within is much smaller than the main library, with tight shelves and very, very organized data-pads and books. There are still chairs, and there is still plenty of light coming in from windows in the ceiling. Alpha Trion leads the way to a particular shelf which is marked 'defense' in many languages--all of which Kagerou would realize he understands.]

She can do it, yes. She should be able to at least harness her own energy, but I believe with time and practice she should be able to chanell the power from her Glyphs as well. Here.

[He reaches out, selects what seems to be an incredibly ancient datapad, and hands it over. Its extremely worn, and the screen flickers from time to time, but the knowledge contained within is still legible.]

It is, if you write the information on a page of the covenant. Before you do that, I'd like to see a first draft of course...which is something that Kay should be able to help with. Write a few pages about your bird, and then show them to me. After that, I will give you some pages of the covenant to copy it onto.

And memories... are knowledge. I understand that. [He pauses.] You still -- you believe in me?

[That's kind of a surprise. Given everything he'd said, and how he'd practically disowned the FirstForged completely.]

[He nods a little, following along, and doing his best to absorb all this. To memorize where the library is, how to get there. Where everything is kept. He might need Stumpy the Acolyte to look after Kay someday -- he'd rather rely on himself to find this place in the future.]

[He takes the data pad, gingerly, staring down at it as if he's surprised to be trusted with it.]

I'll... do what I can with it. For her sake. [Then, quieter:] Thank you.

[And then it's back to quietly listening, nodding.]

She knows a lot about animals. She'll be a good help... she always is.

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