[Audio] [Transmission from: Solian Temple] - Twelfth Offense

[namesnotprowl]

[The audio starts up out of the blue, with only a brief pause at the beginning. Even so, every word seems deliberate and carefully chosen.]

Sorry about the timin'a this, but... I've been thinkin' a lot lately. Dangerous habit, I know.

This is the third multidimensional hub I've been in. I've gotten ripped out of dimensions more than I can explain. I've gone backwards in time twice... forwards once. Turned into a human and a cat. Heh, got haiku-powered jet boosters for a while. I rebuilt my own legs from scratch. I've had my processor picked over more times than I'd like. I've lost more friends than I ever wanted to... and made a few more than I've expected. Including a few that were too stubborn to give up on me when they should have. I've seen how how our wars start... and I've seen them end.

And the one ending was enough. Three hubs has been too much, and I'm too old. I know too much that would compromise this Cybertron's chance at having its own future.

I can't stay.

I have a few things to finish up, still, but in a week... I'm leaving. I've heard rumors of a place in the Outlands that could use someone like me, and I've dug out the clues I need to get there.

I'll be contacting a few of you individually; this is what the humans call the Season of Giving, and I have things to give you. Call them parting gifts if you will.

{{Individuals on this list will be getting special presents as listed, though if Barricade is so much as a passing acquaintance of his you can expect a few cubes of high grade left outside your door (or a six-pack of beer if you're human).))

Comments

[deadlydoctor]

You were a cute cat.

You are leaving me all the work, shame on you. [Knock Out's ways of saying you'll be missed.] I know better than try to change your mind.

[locked]

As far as partnerships go, I enjoyed our.

[namesnotprowl]

The cutest. But I make an adorable human, too.

Ah, but this way you also get all the credit. No more of me stealing your thunder~ [Not that he was crazy enough to try, of course.] Everyone's gonna be bustin' down the door for Upgrades By Knock Out.

[Locked]

As did I. We weren't too shabby together, were we?
I've got a few things for you, if you've got the time.

[neverputincharge]

So you're leavin' too?

.....great.

[namesnotprowl]

By choice. This world deserves better than someone like me making decisions for it.

Now don't go gettin' down about it. Drop by the clinic, if you have time; I have a few things for you.
... Or, I could track you down instead, if you're just gonna be mopey.

[Video]

[thermosomatic]

Leaving? ...Pity. I razher... enjoyed your company, as far and few between our interactions vere.

[For Icy to be admitting that, Barricade must have made quite an impression.]

[Video]

[namesnotprowl]

As did I. And I'm flattered.

[Especially since he knows how you are, Icy.]

I'll miss our talks... but not just yet. Where are you? I've got something for you that I want to give you in person.

[Video] aw nooo

[sariexmachina]

...W-Wait, what?

Leaving?!

Why? That's dumb!

[Video] sari he is sorry ::(

[namesnotprowl]

Leaving, yes. I've been at this for way too long. And even if I come off as extremely suave and charming, I'm likely to bungle something up and ruin the planet sooner or later, which would be far too embarrassing.

Though. I am going to miss you.

Which reminds me... I have something for you.

[megaton]

What.

[namesnotprowl]

I didn't stutter, darlin'.

[He's so sorry.]

[skidaddle]

...

Is.

Is there anything I can do to help?

[namesnotprowl]

You can get your adorable self over to my quarters in Solus's temple. I've got a few things for you.

... But no. I've made my decision... and I've figured the way to go to get to it.

[wheeljackofalltrades]

...


Can't say I saw this one comin', 'Cade.

[There's an air of disappointment in his tone, but he's desperately trying not to let that slide through.]

[namesnotprowl]

I know, 'Jack.

But I've never been one to do the expected. It's too boring.

[He knew this would upset people. He expected that much. But that doesn't make this any easier for him.]

[perfavore]

...You'll come back.


Decepticons always come back.

[Denial? Maybe. Even his voice seems to have lost a slight touch of his Italian edge.]

[namesnotprowl]

Not this time, Stallion.

... if things had gone as they should I wouldn't have been here at all. If I'm being honest.

[He would have died in Chicago. Sometimes he's convinced he should have.]

[Video]

[whatbedsidemanners]

Barricade...

[She's not really sure what to say. Friends leave all the time, it's just something that happens, but it's been a while since she's had friend so...]

I believe that you are still needed here.

[Video]

[namesnotprowl]

It's my good looks and charming demeanor, ain't it?

[He only teases because he cares. He does like Red Alert, really. In spite of - or partially because of - that tussle while he wasn't entirely himself.]

Maybe I am. But there's a couple fellas out there that need me too. And I'm hoping to alleviate the need for me here with my gifts... of which I have a few for you.

[video]

[primest]

Frag, now who am I going to go to for conversations filled with awkward flirting?

[H-HE'S NOT GONNA MISS YOU. NOPE]

[video]

[namesnotprowl]

Aww, I knew someone liked my flirting. Thank you, darlin'~

Suppose you could always try with Knock Out, if you're of a mind. He can be quite flattering.

[He'll miss you too, you giant-chinned Autobot you~]

[audio]

[a_father_to_his_men]

I hope that you find what will make you content, out there in the Outlands.

I have enjoyed the conversations I have had with you while you were here.

[audio]

[namesnotprowl]

What, no attempts to change my mind? Why I am almost shocked.

So do I. And so have I. It's been enlightening. I don't get to speak to reverse polarity folks very often.

[video]

[adamndoctor]

So, what exactly do you plan on doing? Going out in the Badlands? Gonna help those two guys find some sort of new haven? In that case, I wish you luck, but are you sure it's the smart thing to do?

[He's a little wary though because he could sort of read this as a last will and testament.]

[video]

[namesnotprowl]

If I was just going to go into the Badlands I might as well tear out my own spark. Wing and Drift left for a reason... and they could use someone with some skill in repair and building.

It's not necessarily the smart thing to do... but it's the right thing. And I'm not leaving without leaving the people here tools to get by with.

Including you.

[Last will and testament? Maybe. But he's certainly not going to walk away and die for it.]

[video/locked]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

[He's hesitant a moment. But GOLLY THOSE GIFTS OMG. ;_;]

You... You sure you know what you're doing?

[then, just a very very small smirk.]

But, if you do find Drift and Wing, knowing them, they will definitely need a good medic. And tell them I said hello, and not to be too reckless. If that is even possible.

[video/locked]

[namesnotprowl]

[He smiles slightly.]

If I knew what I was doing, I probably wouldn't do it at all. The unknown is what makes life interesting.

And I will. If you promise to make sure that Megatron doesn't get himself mauled too much. He's going to need a good medic around, with me leaving.
And I'll throw in some extra finger-wagging at them if you come and pick up this stuff I have for you.

[Video]

[rednotbluethx]

[OH NO!]

What!? Whatwhatwhat!? You can't leave! Yer like the only good medic here! 'Sides from Glit. B-But, ya can't go! [And look, Dago is fluttering his wings anxiously because no Barricade!]

[Video]

[namesnotprowl]

[Barricade's plating actually flares in surprise at Frenzy's reaction. He'd been seeing distress and denial but not... quite like this. His own firelizard Rumble actually squeaks off-camera.]

You are flattering me. But I happen to know that most of the medics here aren't too bad, you just have to flatter them a bit to get them to warm up to you first.

But this one time, I do have to go. For a variety of reasons, most of which are... personal and awkward.

[At least one of which is related to his own paranoia. Oops.]

[Video]

[needlefingers]

Not a lot of bots who leave have the chance to say goodbye.

Good for you I guess.

[Video]

[namesnotprowl]

[Thankfully, millennia of being the Guy With Something To Hide has paid off in a masterful poker face that covers his mental screaming.]

Never had the chance before myself, so I thought I'd try it on and see how it fits.
It's not too shabby, all in all. I won't get ripped away with regrets.

Say, you're... Chromedome, right? Seen you on the network a couple times, I think.

[He was wondering when you'd call.]