[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] /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]

[winged_knight]

[The question takes him a little by surprise admittedly.]

Ah...well, Yes? Most of the time we recharge in root-mode on a berth. Unless subtrafuge requires otherwise. Recharging in vehicle mode is more common in the field, where it tends to be safer. A berth is just more comfortable.

[He has to chuckle now.] Why do you ask?

[video]

[mccrane]

It is most common for us to sleep in our vehicle modes, or in our repair cradles....

[He finds himself curious.]

What is a berth like?

I'd be happy to work on your other project, of course, your initial point just confused me.