[Video][Broadcasting from the Junk Pile]

[mccrane]

[McCrane has managed to collect a large number of basic building supplies, most of which he has amassed on and in the back of his alt mode. The video is from within his cab, driving, the occasional bounce showing some of the steel beams he has piled on top.]

With fuel no longer being a problem for myself or my companions, we have the time for other pursuits.

[Having the time to not slowly die was an enjoyable experience, he'd found.]

Although I will be assisting my team in building our headquarters, I wanted to offer my services to anyone else who may need a machine familiar with construction. I can provide architectural schematics, advice, and supplies.

I can also lift...just about anything.

[He is a crane. It's what he can do.]


[Locked to Prime!Scream, though probably not securely.]

Your list was...exhaustive. Nevertheless, I think you might be interested in these:

[The camera changes to show the pieces of a number of specific tools that Starscream was looking for sitting on McCrane's front seat. They aren't full tools, but with a little help they could be jury-rigged to be.]

[Sitting next to the tool-bits is a pile of datapads, collected specifically for...]





[Locked to Ani!Scream, though probably not securely.]

[The camera opens on the pile of datapads in his front cab-seat, sitting next to a number of pieces of cybertronian-looking tools.]

Hopefully one of these will do.

[Because McCrane can't actually tell what is on them.]

Comments

[Video]

[sparkless]

.....

[Well, its a start.] You couldn't have narrowed it down at all?

[Video]

[mccrane]

Some of them won't even turn on.

[He's too embarrassed to admit he couldn't figure it out, especially since he's used to being handy with equipment.]

You also failed to specify.

[There are too many different types of datapads for him to even tell which one is from your universe.]

Re: [Video]

[sparkless]

Did you try the power button? [Sigh, Earth bots.]

If you had a problem with my description why didn't you ask me for more details? [Grumble]

[video]

[raceme]

McCrane! Just the mech I needed to see ..er...robot not mech my apologies. You saw Wing's communication I believe IT WOULD be a great help if you could assist us with the base of the building because _{frankly I think none of us knows how to properly build anything from scratch.}

[video]

[mccrane]

It is alright. I'm still learning the difference. [Between being a robot and being a mech. There didn't seem to be much of one except in terms of wiring.]

[Wait.]

None...none of you have built before?

What did you used to do?

[video]

[raceme]

Okay thanks then. [It gets confusing sometimes. Basically is their method of creation what makes them different.]

Some mechs have that specific function but none of them are here and I am not suited for that sort of job I WILL HOWEVER try to help as mcuh as I can int eh construction.

I am an intelligent agent of the Autobot Elite Guard. [Basically, he's a spy.]

[audio]

[namesnotprowl]

Advice, you say?

[Hrm.]

Got any on installing granite tile flooring?

[Because, admittedly, he'd had a bunch of robots do it for him on Sacrosanct and had not paid much attention. The bar stools weren't exactly going to build themselves at the time, after all.]

[audio]

[mccrane]

You'll need a level surface...

[He doesn't recognize you, but he's also realizing there are a lot more people around since he went in for surgery.]

Cosmetic details like flooring should happen after the basic structure, however. Do you know how to build the rest? [Because he's starting to feel like he's the only construction equipment around here. He could use a hand! Or a claw, that is okay.]

[audio]

[namesnotprowl]

I've got most of the rest. Got used to building things when I was working on my bar and upstairs apartment, the last place I was at.

[Besides, after being called useless by a Soundwave, in public, he'd kind of needed to feel like he was accomplishing something. Barricade doesn't take digs on his productivity and skills well.]

Just kinda... left the floor t'the drones the last time while I was finishing up shelving and seating.

[engrishdetective]

Don't wear yourself out, McCrane. You'll pull a Gunmax.

[mccrane]

That almost sounds like an offer to help.

[Which he would greatly appreciate!]

[engrishdetective]

Who? Me?

Well. I suppose since you volunteered me, I can't make myself look bad. Fine, fine.

[ex_dishonestly997]

Your team's headquarters? [squinting his optics at the video feed] I don't think we've been introduced?

[mccrane]

Yes.

A police station.

[He doesn't know if they're keeping it a secret, but he can't see why they would.]

Haven't we? You're Starscream, aren't you? [He knows he recognizes the voice.]

[ex_dishonestly997]

I'm a Starscream. You might've noticed it doesn't narrow it down much to use that designation--for now, anyway.

I don't need anything right now, but I'd like to see your work when you're done--just in case I need something in the future. How's that sound?

[video] /locked, but not well (getting this started for now)

[winged_knight]

McCrane, we've already talked a bit about the Rec Station, which I'm sure will be a long term project similar to your headquarters.

I had a separate request, something simpler, shorter term, a secret project if you will. I've noticed that Blurr recharges outside in vehicle mode. I not exactly sure why, but I don't think he likes being indoors. He's not the type to ask for things I've noticed, so im taking this up for him. I'd like to see about constructing a shelter of sorts outside Vector's tower, a carport at least. So he can have his own space.

What do you think? Can you give me some direction?

[video] /he tries those locks right back

[mccrane]

[McCrane is quiet for a moment on the line, to the point where it seems like he hasn't heard anything and is just rumbling along.

The thing is, it's an interesting request. He's used to recharging in his vehicle mode, also, and knows that finding a place where you're comfortable is important. If Blurr doesn't like to recharge inside, then he'll need a place with good ventilation. A roof, maybe with skylights. Yes. A carport would be perfect...]

...

[Wait.]

Is it abnormal for Cybertronians to recharge in vehicle mode?

[video]

[aerospacecommander]

You can build me a castle if you want.

[video]

[mccrane]

If you obtain the materials, I'd be happy to assis---

[Excuse him, he's on rote politeness mode.]

Is there a reason that you need a castle?

[private | voice]

[thxforthememories]

[Well. Encoding these things aren't all that difficult after all. So here goes...]

...

I was told you wanted to speak to me.

[private | voice] 1/3

[mccrane]

...!

[That voice...!]

[not_halfbaked]

Gunmax said I should go to you if I wanted to help you build your place, your--whatchmacallit, the Decker Room?

[mccrane]

[Korra, you're a genius.]

You can move rock, yes?

[Because boy was he going to need help without Power Joe around.]

Private

[my_own_trope]

So you're offering additional services free of charge now?

And yes, I will take what you have. [It isn't perfect, but he'll have to make do.]

What's with the datapads?

Private

[mccrane]

[Free of Charge? He hadn't thought of that.]

It's important that we all work to help each other. None of us call this world our home.

[In other words, he'll help people build now, and he figures they'll help him out, later.]

Another Starscream requested them. For 'a friend.' [He gives you coordinates along his current route--if you want to intercept Ani!Starscream above, then feel free to drop in there~]