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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[Darksteel practically crows. Yes best day!]

Good! It's been so boring here. I shall arrive shortly; you should be simple to find.

[Festivities are the best. Especially festivities that involve beating up Starscream.]

I know of my Megatron; when I met him his body was puppet to a demon. But the Starscream I know spoke on him at length.

[Mostly 'BAWWW MY NOT-BOYFRIEND IS DEAD' but still.]

Boring...is an interesting choice of word. You must have arrived since the Pillar fell.

[Which is too bad--you look strong and capable, and you might have been useful.]

He...did.

Did he.

[Puppet to a demon. That'll be another one to add onto his list.]

I am puppet to no one.

Tell me, did you fight for the Decepticons in your world?

I heard of that thing but it was felled before I got here, yes. If there was fighting I am certain it was fun, though.

[Which makes him sad, he could use a good fight.]

He did. I heard he freed himself from it with assistance.

You clearly aren't him, though, he was much more pointy.

[Very, very pointy. The question gets a barked laugh out of him.]

I am a Predacon! I fight for my kin and those whom I please.
But I have fought for Decepticons before.

There was, and it was. If all goes as I plan, there will be fighting again, soon.

I find it difficult to rest peacefully while an entire army waits for us to let down our guard.

[He found it difficult to rest peacefully, period--but since no one watched him sleep this would be his secret.]

I have the distinction of lacking points, it is true. You and your brethren, however, I am sure make good use of your extra armor.

There is another of you here, is there not?

I have been looking for some good sparring partners, if you would be intrested...

An entire army? And it has not been dealt with yet? What has everyone been waiting on?

[Some sanctioned winter holiday or something? Gosh this is just getting embarrassing now, between this and the magically escaping prisoners Kagerou mentioned to him that one time.]

Of course we do! Fighting is what we are best at! And there is. He is called Skylynx; I am Darksteel. There is one other called Blackarachnia, but she is not quite as we are.

[Wait did you just...]

Sparring partners, you say? We could use something to do; it's been so boring. I shall consult with Skylynx but the answer is probably yes.

Numbers, mostly. There are so many internal threats that this populace squabbles over that they can only ignore the external threats.

[That, and the Pillar didn't help.]

I know of Blackarachnia. She is a sly one...but I doubt she'd protest a fight if we enjoy it.

I hope you'll both take me on.

I have heard of how the squabbles here are dealt with - or not. They could use some work. Especially if there is an army that we should be fighting.

[Things could use some definite straightening up around here.]

Heh! I do not think he would have any problem with that at all.

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