re_alignment | [Open][From the Junkpile][A political dispute]

[The video starts with Megatron. For this pronouncement, he has chosen a centralized location: The junk-pile, overlooking the Hub community center. He’s had something in mind since Elita made her inquiry a short while ago, and now seems as good a time as ever.]

The Firstforged have left.

They have made it clear that their own priority is to prepare this planet for Primus, which leaves the defense and planning of the Haven to us. If there will ever be a chance of getting home, it is in our hands.

It is time for us to begin building our own lives here.

I invite any who wish to discuss our future to join me at the Hub in one hour to--

Another speech, Lord Megatron? I’d say I’m surprised, but well … I’m not.

[The image of none other than Starscream pops up on the screen as Megatron’s own transmission is hijacked. Starscream’s image appears off to the side like the annoying commentary Megatron never wanted.]

So what lies will you be spreading to the public today?

[It takes Megatron a moment to recover, realizing that his transmission suddenly has an unwelcome guest.]

Starscream. If you want to come hear these supposed ‘lies’ then you know where to find me. It’s time we had someone capable of making speeches, after all.

[Starscream erupts into laughter.]

I will give you that one. You always did know how to talk big and draw a crowd. I remember being at the rallies. Little did we know just how deep your twisted viewpoints went back then.

My twisted viewpoints? [Megatron scoffs, unimpressed.] Of the two of us, it should be obvious who has the best interests of the Haven at heart...and who is merely making a grab for power. Tell, me, what have you done to make this world--or any other--better?

I’m not the one who preaches about a new world order when all you really want is to recondition everyone to be tools for you own amusement. No matter what you claim, you never had anyone’s best interests in mind. I know that for a fact.

[Megatron’s growl is dark, turning in the video to face the image of Starscream next to him.]

Then come prove it.

[Starscream matches Megatron's gaze with a smirk]

Gladly.

[He disconnects.]

[[OOC: Anyone is free to reply! Starscream and Megatron will both be responding to tags, which can be network or action. Those who show up to see what is happening will find a Starscream--coated completely in gold--fighting Megatron.]]

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Yeah, this ain't anything good.

[He says it mostly to himself, figuring the feed's as good as dead.]

Where's my gun at...

[YOU KNOW. JUST IN CASE.]

Care to come join in the fun? I hear that shooting Starscream is a favored Autobot past-time...

'Scuse me if I'm more interested in staying the scrap out of Decepticon politics.

You two can bash each others' processors into carbon dust, far as I'm concerned.

Probably even be better if you did.

If only I had that same option. Here I was, hoping we could all just get along.

[Who is he kidding. He hasn't gotten to beat anyone up in much, much, MUCH too long.]

Y'know, somehow? I'm havin' a hard time buying that one.

Oh?

Well. I did not say getting along would stop me from having a little fun.

You're welcome to come watch. I do still intend to have that talk about the Haven when I'm done. Better to be involved then left out, isn't it?

Edited 2014-02-02 02:43 (UTC)

Again, 'scuse me if I'm not jumpin' for joy at the thought of either one of you doing big "King of the Rock" speeches.

Nobody named Megatron or Starscream ever means anything good when they get a whole lot of power.

Then I shall just have to prove you wrong.

[It isn't like he doesn't have a nefarious plot afoot, but really. He's almost getting TIRED of burning places down.]

Whole new world, whole new situation, and you're doin' about the same as you ever did.

Don't think I'm ever gonna be proved wrong about no Decepticon.

Edited 2014-02-02 05:59 (UTC)

It sounds like you and I are in agreement.

Megatron should not be allowed control, and I am going to stop him.

Neither of you should be in control of a scrap pile, let alone this place, if you ask me.

Did I say I wanted to be in charge?

[Megatron laughs.]

I merely want to prevent the same thing happening to this world that happened to mine, and possibly organize a military to do something about the vast armies waiting to invade us from the Badlands.

[Yeah, screw it, he wanted to be in charge.]

Surely these are topics that require discussion?

[And also require beating up Starscream. It is win-win.]

Sounds an awful lot like it's what you want.

Yeah, right. And the guy who pretty much kicked it all off is exactly who we're gonna trust to make that happen.

Not with you.

I could say the Autobots are equally responsible, and I would not be wrong.

We will have to reach a compromise at some point.

Compromise I like is you not bein' in any kind of power, and me not knockin' your face off.

That does not sound particularly even to me.

Underestimatin' how hard I can hit?

Trion did that too.

Twice.

Edited 2014-02-06 00:48 (UTC)

On the contrary, I would be very interested in giving you some target practice.

However, your ability to punch and my ability to lead would both be beneficial to the Haven. Why give them up?

Only if it's your face that I'm targetin'.

"Ability to lead"? Yeah, right. And I'm an Insecticon.

You'd be welcome to try.

[He could use the excercise.]

Deny it as much as you wish. I am willing to cooperate for the benefit of the Haven.

Are you saying you are not?

[He might have ulterior motives, of course, but...well, they can remain ulterior.]

Why don't that surprise me.

Yeah, sure you are. Least until you decide you're done playin' nice with all us Bots, and go on to start making rules and pretending to be king or something.

Wasn't willing to cooperate with you last time, sure as scrap ain't ready this time.

It is a good thing that it takes more than one person to cast a vote, then.

However, if you are still interested in having a shot at me--I will contact you again.

Uh huh. Sure. You do that.

I'm not changing my mind.

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