[accidentalish video]

[letmefixyou]

[the device appears to be balanced on the altar in megatronus's temple. ratchet thought it was a device to record his 'surgery']

[which is exactly what it's doing]

Stop struggling you stupid drone! I'm trying to do you a favour here!

[oh, that poor acolyte. there's a lot of energon on the altar, as well as all up ratchet's arms. particularly observant viewers may note a little bit on the wall behind him, too. looks like this wasn't his first attempt]

Remember your friend? He was doing so well until the idiot went and died on me. All I want to do is see what makes you tick, then maybe I can upgrade you so you give more coherent answers! Another Cybertron, honestly!

[he tears out a mechanism and puts it aside]

This would be so much easier with my tools...

[said as he practically shoves his arm inside it up to the elbow. someone, please save the poor thing]

Comments

Re: video;

[letmefixyou]

[aw, gladdy <3]

Given their basic build and programming, I had assumed they were either extremely expendable or mass produced.

[he picks up the arm of the dead one] I wouldn't say wasted; despite the mess, most of their important parts will still be working.

video;

[nobirds]

Don't assume. That's dangerous.

Oh good. I'd be willing to offer you some services, given you can provide me with some of said parts.

I have a broken hydraulics valve that needs replacing. I wasn't about to go and get one myself.

Re: video;

[letmefixyou]

Then it was the conclusion I had drawn, given the circumstances. I could test the hypothesis by repeatedly killing them until more cease to take the deceased's place, but that would be a waste of time and energy.

[that said, he gathers up a few parts off-screen and transforms.]

The next step from here would be for you to give me your co-ordinates.

[and for them both to assume they won't murder each other.]

video;

[nobirds]

Oh stop, we've only just met.

[ WHY ARE THERE SO MANY GREAT SCIENTISTS HERE GLADOS MAY NEVER WANT TO LEAVE. ]

Flawless form.

You'll have to promise you won't tell any others.

[ Yeah right. She doesn't actually think he won't. Assuming he makes it away from her. ]

Re: video;

[letmefixyou]

Most of the others who replied only did it to tell me how much they disapprove of my existence. How I'm a monster for killing things barely sentient to begin with. Honestly, who cares?

[already out the temple bby]

I will not. Lest they come and ruin our fun, mm?

video;

[nobirds]

Don't worry. It'll soon become a mute buzzing and nothing else.

[ Oh you gentleman you. Her coordinates are quite literally out in the middle of no where. Yep. Near the mountains neighboring the junk pile. ]

They couldn't if they tried, I'm sure. It is, science, after all.

Re: video; HTML o9

[letmefixyou]

I can't believe I'm saying it, but I miss First Aid. At least he didn't complain.

[or, well. that's because ratchet would remove his vocalizer.]

[should be there within an hour!]

Mm, that reminds me. I noted a few of the ones who used a video connection down. Can't wait to experiment on them.

video

[nobirds]

Oh, good for you, you have a to do list.

Some are rather interesting, but then again, not worth the effort.

Proper facilities to house them come first.

An assistant of yours?

Re: video

[letmefixyou]

It's always worth the effort to tear off someone's legs! Or hands. Or face. You get the idea.

Yes. Bit slow, but got the job done. Getting torn limb from limb should he make too many mistakes certainly inspired quite the learning curve in him.

video

[nobirds]

Unfortunately that's not the sole benefit. But whatever 'floats your boat'.

I wish I had someone ever so competent.

Re: video

[letmefixyou]

Of course not, but no matter what I enjoy the advancement of scientific knowledge comes first, no?

Oh, he was a perky little thing. I almost miss him.