[audio]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

[Hey, guys, it's Ambulon's turn for the obligatory apology!]

My apologies for my behavior. I seemed to have been affected by the... Pillar, I assume. Though it appears so were many others. I know it's no excuse [actually, it kind of is], but what I said - what I did - I did not mean. I... Once again, I apologize, and if there is anything I can do to make up for my mistakes, let me know. I should be returning to work soon.

[Locked to Sentinel Prime]

What I did to you - I know an apology may not be enough, but I... I assure you, what I did, I wasn't-- I wasn't in my right mind. I know this still isn't enough to put your mind at ease, but I am... so sorry.

[Locked to Elita and Drag Strip]

I [hurm]-- For what I said, in regards to your... genders. And among other things. I-- Yeah, I'm sorry about. That.

[Locked to the Police Force]

Um, sorry for causing you trouble. But, my memories are a little hazy. Did anything happen between my fight with Pharma and me being thrown into jail?

[Locked to Pharma]

I may not have done the right thing, fighting you - but I want answers.

[Locked to Chromedome]

I have a couple questions to ask. They're very personal, and I'm not sure I should be asking them, but... I need to know.

[Locked to Wheeljack and Barricade]

My drone has been damaged. I don't know what's wrong, or how to fix it, but I might have punched it while I was... under the influence. Perhaps one of you may know how to repair it?

Comments

[Video/private]

[damselindistress]

I'm still going to kill you.

[Video/private]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

That wouldn't be very advisable. One reason being murder charges and jail time and all. Plus, I don't want to fight you.

[Video/private]

[damselindistress]

What, you think I care about either of those things?

No one calls me an abomination and gets away with it you fragger.

[Private]

[needlefingers]

[A private ping from Ambulon? Well, this is new.]

...Why? What exactly do you need to know?

If they're personal, then I can't guarantee that I'll answer them.

[Private]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

Understandable.

I was. Curious. About mnemosurgery.

I haven't don't much research in the field, and it's not exactly part of my medical expertise. But from what I've gathered - you have the ability to alter memories, right? Even delete them? I'm curious as to what exactly mnemosurgery entails.

[Private]

[needlefingers]

I can't really go into details, but it's essentially that. I'm a neuroscientist who specializes in memory, and I can do whatever needs to be done to them. If I wanted to I can create new memories, delete them, change them, it's within my abilities to do so, but it requires a lot of skill. Most mnemosurgeons die young. Mostly I'll just examine memories to learn more about the individual himself, though I've done the occasional dead mech too.

I still want to know what this is all about Amublon. No one gets curious about mnemosurgery without a good reason.

[Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

You can punch?

[It's...news to him, and not the bad kind. He's actually kind of impressed.]

I could take a look at it. How bad's the damage?

[audio -> video]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

Of course I can punch. I was a Decepticon; and anyway, part of basic training.

Hmm. Well.

[He doesn't want to turn on video because he looks haggard with stress again, but... The feed switches to visual, and Ambulon quickly points it to the drone. Poor thing is lying down, its single blue optic dim. It is twitching, and there is a small dent and some torn plating on its side.] I think I might have damaged some of its basic neuro-circuitry?

[Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

Just figured you'd be more of a...kickin' kind of a guy.

[WOW WHEELJACK NEVER HEARD THAT ONE BEFORE SO ORIGINAL]

[He quickly gets to the point though, taking a look at the drone, tapping his chin.]

I'd have to open it up to see. Ya don't mind some impromptu surgery, right?

audio;

[sciencetank]

Oh. Good. You're no longer absolutely insane.

audio;

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

[That almost makes him smile! Almost.]

Yeah. Thank... whatever.

audio;

[sciencetank]

Agreed.

... Believe me, I am glad you've returned to rationality. It's a great relief.

[Private]

[mccrane]

You resisted arrest.

[Damn Ambulon when did you learn to fight so good.]

[Private]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

I... Well, given everything I know and remember, that... doesn't surprise me. I hope I wasn't too much of a hassle. Pharma had drugged me, so I hope I didn't resist too much...

[Private] -> [Action]

[mccrane]

No, you were...cooperative enough, after a fashion.

It was still difficult to initially restrain you, even so. I believe I can come let you out now, however, if you are wanting.

[There are footsteps in the hall outside the jail.]

[private audio]

[primest]

I don't-... you-

[oh god, why is his voice hitching so much. why is he so scared? give him a minute, he needs to calm himself down and repress it. like he always does]

...

[ok this is really hard. it sure would be great if he could stop shaking]

You call that an apology, Decepticon? What next, you're going to want to come down to the medbay and see how I'm doing? Then maybe finish the job?

Frag off and leave me alone, I don't want your stupid pity facade.

[private audio]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

[It takes him a minute to collect his bearings, but when he next speaks, it's steady and calm.]

Like I said, I understand a simple apology isn't enough. If there is something I can do to make it up to you, let me try.

I wasn't--[INHALE] That wasn't me. It was an alternate version. That version stayed a Decepticon, and obviously went insane. I'm neither of those.

[another hesitant pause] But I respect your request. I'll stay away from you. But I will still be working in Solus's medbay from time to time; but I promise I'll steer clear of you.

[video/locked]

[invisiblepinkboat]

I'll survive. [She's smiling a little as she shakes her helm, though.] Besides, others have said much more than what you did, so don't worry about it.

I'm glad you're back to normal, however. [And that's a brighter, deeper smile.]

[audio/locked]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

Still. [You can't see his face, but he looks anxious. He had a break from all the stress and nightmares for a while, but it cost him. Coming back to what he'd done as his evil counterpart certainly hasn't helped him with his problems.]

I... Even when I was a Decepticon, I don't think my behavior was ever that horrible.

[raceme]

Welcome back to the world fo the sane. The population is slowly growing now that whatever was affecting you all seems to be wearing off.

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

Yeah. Sorry about that, Blurr. But I'm glad we didn't have to cross paths?

video; locked WOW AM I OBSERVANT OR WHAT /headdesk

[namesnotprowl]

Seems like we all went a smidge out of our own timestreams f'r a while. Ain't nothing to worry about.

[Says the guy that decapitated Knock Out.]

Punched it, huh? Well. If Wheeljack can't take care'a it, I could give it a look. I've repaired a drone or two before.

[audio - shh tis quite alright]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

Yeah. Yeah, except I nearly killed someone, and now... Nevermind.

... I didn't mean to. I don't think even the person I was at the time meant to. I think I - he - was just surprised.

Will do.

[Text]

[organ_pharming]

If you want answers, you are going to have to provide me with some questions.

[As for why this isn't video, his jaw hasn't quite healed yet.]

[audio - HAHAHA]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

Fine, then. I'll go first.

Things may be a bit fuzzy, but something you said during our fight had me thinking. And something before that. I noticed even then you were... off.

And what exactly were you planning to do once you had me sedated? When Liege is involved, I doubt it's anything good.