[001 | Video - Static Ahoy!]

[shutupndrive]

[It had taken a moment or two..maybe it was three--he really couldn't say--but when everything had finally settled and he'd gotten most of his bearings back, realization hit him as he peered at the mark on his arm.

He'd seen that mark before. Primus it had been awhile but he'd had that mark on his arm before.

Pushing himself up, Smokescreen had tried to activate his navigation systems but nothing was working right and he had no idea how long it had been since he'd been here before. Looking around didn't really help with his problem, considering he was pretty sure he was in the middle of the Badlands.

Lucky, it seemed like his comms were still working, though they were full of static.

It was something though.]

--anyone c-c-copy?

This--Smokesc--n.

[Man he hoped someone would be able to understand this.]

Not sure--w-w-where I am. Badlands--? Navigation systems not---king.

--could use some help.

[Anyone? Someone?]

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[neverputincharge]

[Bulkhead wasn't quite sure he was believing his audio receptors. First Ratchet, now...Smokescreen?

Or...at least he sounded like him through all the static.]

Smokescreen?

[There's confusion and a bit of wariness. This can't be real. Didn't he mention the badlands?]

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[shutupndrive]

Bulkhead!

[Oh thank Primus someone he recognizes! Even with the static, he can make out enough of the other's voice and image to perk up, doorwings flicking happily.]

You're---here! Can't get--systems not working--s-s-stuck out here.

[Video]

[neverputincharge]

Kid, what can ya see? I'll come find ya. ....you near the badlands? [He remembers you mentioning that.

....if they can get him before he's some how dragged back in....]

[Video]

[shutupndrive]

Yeah but R-R-Ratchet's coming---be here shortly.

When did he come b-b-back???

[Because Primus this was weird but awesome at the same time!]

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[neverputincharge]

Alright, [He's hoping Ratchet doesn't get lost, cause he only just got here himself.]

Not that long ago, maybe less than a day before you.

You alright? You got a glyph? Systems okay?

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[neededthat]

[Ratchet hears that familiar voice and sees who it is.

His optics widen.]

Smokescreen? [His voice is urgent as he tries to take in the other's surroundings, and his condition.

The Badlands? He had yet to go there but... he's heard bad things about it already. Which makes the situation that much worse.]

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[shutupndrive]

[For a moment, Smokescreen doesn't respond. The voice is familiar--very familiar--but the last time he'd heard that voice in this place...was not long after everything with Optimus.

Doorwings twitching, the rookie's optics narrow curiously.]

R-R-Ratchet?

[neededthat]

[He waves his hand, frustratedly as he glares into the feed.]

Yes, yes, it's me! I have no memory of this place, yadda yadda. [Glad we got that out of the way. He knows the schpeel already from Bulk and Wheeljack.]

Do you need help? I can be over there in about ten minutes, give or take a few minutes.

[shutupndrive]

[Well then!]

Navigation---not working. Can't find my way b-b-back.

[He gives the other a sheepish grin, rubbing the back of his neck.]

If you wouldn't m-m-mind.

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[wheeljackofalltrades]

...Kid?

[Okay, first Ratchet and now...Smokescreen? What was going on?]

You're back?

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[shutupndrive]

--Jack!

[He promises the Wheel part was in there. His comms just aren't working too well.

Really.]

How long----gone?

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[wheeljackofalltrades]

[That's okay, he answers to both! Because what's a small human named Jack?]

Long time, buddy. How far you out there? Can ya see Prima's temple?

[Because if he can rescue another returning refugee....]

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[shutupndrive]

No idea. Nothing's---king right.

Ratchet's on his w-w-way though.

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[sciencetank]

...

Smokescreen...?

[It can't be. No, it. Just can't be. That's impossible. He'd given up trying to trace that signal.]

[This is a joke.]

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[shutupndrive]

[And suddenly nothing else is important at the moment because that voice is all too familiar.]

--ceptor!

You're here!

[While he's not sure it's okay to be excited that someone is still stuck here, he's missed you like crazy, Perceptor.]

Primus, it's good to h-h-h-hear your voice!

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[sciencetank]

I...

[It sounds like him.]

[Primus help him, it sounds like Smokescreen...]

Where are you.

[It's not a question.]

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[shutupndrive]

Medbay. Solus t-t-temple.

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[deadlydoctor]

[It can't be, right? What are the chances?]

2/2

[deadlydoctor]

[You left without even leaving a note. Knock Out wasn't all that happy about being dumped like that, mister.]

Did someone get to you already or you still need back up?

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[shutupndrive]

[The reply doesn't come right away, Smokescreen distracted by telling Ratchet about some pretty bad stuff.

But whn he does finally get a chance to reply, he sounds relieved.]

Ratchet came to get me. We just got to Solus's---

[Yep, still a bit static-y]

It's good to see you, cherrybomb.

[deadlydoctor]

You still have your memories. [If the use of the nickname is any indication.] But you look different, rookie. I have seen that blue paintjob before, though. I'm glad to know we are on the same page.

I always liked blue.

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[rstlsslegsyndrm]

I'm assuming you've got help on the way. Have them bring you to the medbay immediately.

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[shutupndrive]

I don't t-t-think I have much choice.

Heading to Solus' with Ratchet.

[video]

[rednotbluethx]

[Give him a minute.

Oh.]

Why couldn't you have stayed dead or whatever? But, hey, if ya need help out there, I can go an' lend ya a hand. [With a GUN.]

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[shutupndrive]

Scrap. You're still here?