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This isn't quite how I thought I would be returning to Cybertron. Then again, I didn't think that I would find myself being pulled from one universe to the next like another I know of either.

[ and he'd like to be able to figure out how it is possible, but he can save that for another time. ]

Now I'm sure that those who are listening to this are likely tired of answering the same questions over and over again. I apologize that I have to ask said questions. Any mech who would offer more answers than what I have just received would have my gratitude and I would strive to return the favor.

If any of my comrades are here, please check in. [ he just wants to know you're all right, okay? ]

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If everybody were carebears, yeah. [Despite the words, his tone isn't sarcastic - well, he went for sarcastic but the inexplicable fragging affection he's picked up somewhere between arriving in the negative polarity and up until now softens the words a little. Just a teensy weensy amount, though.]

... Kinda, yeah. Though that fraggin' scum-spewin' purple wreck is a special brand of crazy. I mean, the Megatron from my original reality ain't exactly sane or nice or anythin', 'cause he fraggin' well ain't, but Prime kinda trumps him.

[Cliffjumper scowls and shakes his helm, because even just a vague thought of the negative polarity Prime rubs him the wrong way.]

Edited 2014-02-18 20:34 (UTC)

[ that teensy weensey amount is still noted. Cliff really needs to stop. it's just sort of making Starscream proud, you know. happy for his friend and ally to not be as paranoid and the like as he normally would be. it's good to soften up a little.

now for added sport, Starscream gives his friend a pat on the helm. nasty thoughts need to be chased away for the time being. Speaking of that Prime is like calling forth Candlejack or something of the like. ]

There, there. At least that is one mech we don't have to worry about here, yes?

[ or do they... ]

[It's honestly surprising to Cliffjumper (if he'd think about it) all the changes he's gone through since dimension hopping...

And then Starscream pats him on the helm.]

Wha--- Starscream! [Optics flaring, he slaps after the offending hand, skipping a step or two away as he waves a finger at mech.] What the slag was that for?!

[Have the mini cross his arms over his chestplates and huff because patting him on the helm, really?]

... But yeah, at least we don't have to worry 'bout him. Just Ratchet... and handsy Decepticons. [Have a narrow and exaggerately suspicious stare, Starscream.]

Ratchet is just one... Granted, one that should not be left to his own devices.

[ at first he gives no indication that he had done anything at all. just goes about the conversation naturally, that offending hand on his chin in thought. Ratchet really IS a problem, especially without any other Bot to curb his... well his VICES. while there is always a hope that someone can turn a new leaf, he HIGHLY DOUBTS Ratchet is capable - especially because of that "conversation."

he's not making any comment about that look Cliff is giving him either. he even starts walking off and passed his friend.

but then turns back around with a smile. ]

There is a human saying... If you are not careful, your face may get stuck like that. And perhaps I may enjoy seeing a less serious side of you once and a while. Too much stress and tension is not healthy, my friend.

[Cliffjumper stays still, and then, as nothing else happens, relaxes somewhat... and then snorts as he catches up to Starscream.]

Yeah, yeah, very funny. [But he's smiling, despite that.] Just don't do it again!

And yeah, he shouldn't... dunno where he's taken off though, but I suppose it would be a good idea to find out if he does have a room in whatever Firstforged's temple he's aligned to. And anything else.

[Because the fact that they might not know where he might be if somebody disappears...]

I don't make a habit of making promised that I have no intention of keeping.

[ that grin he gives should tell CJ it could happen again. But at least there had been a smile. ]

Which one is he associated with? Perhaps there is one that shares his patron that we could ask.

Great. [Huffing, he gives Starscream another slightly exaggeratedly suspicious stare before he frowns.]

Uh... Not sure. Liege... or Megatronus [that sure is a scowl when he says Megatronus' name] I think. 'Course, if he shows up on the Link again, could try and spot his glyph and that'd be answer enough.

[The first time, when Ratchet arrived, he'd been far too unsettled and angry to keep an optic out for that.]

Are those the only options?

[ he asks simply because he doesn't know WHAT the options are. Starscream had never even HEARD of Primus before Cliffjumper's arrival. this is new territory. ]

Well, I suppose we could ask someone in those temples, too, but we'd have to make sure whoever went lookin' for where he actually has holed himself up don't get hurt.

[Considering it's a negative polarity Autobots. One of the "safer" ones would probably be Rodimus... maybe Goldbug or even Arcee. Ratchet... Ratchet's unpredictable.]

This is just like askin' for trouble, with the fraggin' chop-shop mech like Ratchet around other people.

[Distinctly unhappy about this.]

[ Ratchet is unpredictable. it's why he's dangerous - possibly even more so than Prime. ]

Is there anyone you trust in those temples?

[ maybe not trust, since Cliff is prone to paranoia. but at least there should be someone in there that he could count on reliable information from. ]

[Unfortunately that.]'

Rrr... Maybe Ironhide and Jetfire. Oughta be safe enough to ask 'em.

[Not the same realities or anything, so yes, paranoia, but... it should be okay.

Only a "maybe?"

[ come on. give him a little more to work with here. ought to be safe? it's either yes or no. ]

[Have an explosive static sigh, Starscream.]

Fine, they are. At least from what I've seen and if ya can draw enough parallels between different realities. [Which... you probably could, to an extent. Cliffjumper's just being recalcitrant.]

And ya know... give it a bit [if they have the time] and you'll probably know yourself who ya might wanna ask 'bout things like that.

[Sideways, slightly arch glance up at Starscream.]

It's not like you're a bad judge of character or anythin'... just too slaggin' nice.

Are we really going to have that argument again? For the second time in what? Ten minutes?

[ sorry, he's going to be too amused by the backwards complement. ]

... [Huff.] No need, 'cause we both know it's true. [Have a smirk.] Anyway, hopefully we won't need that right now...

[Not that he really believes it because how long can Ratchet keep himself on a leash?]

And the balcony I was talkin' 'bout earlier is down that way, and my room's here [just going to gesture in each of the directions] so... uh, have a look around?

... Not that there's any fraggin' difference in the rooms, but, ya know. [Shrug.]

[ Starscream hums. it's not an agreement on the matter, but there's only so much that they can do at the moment. besides, it wouldn't be RIGHT to start a witch hunt without the Autobot actually doing something to warrant it here, yes?

but no, there is no way that Ratchet isn't going to try something eventually.

his attention turns to where Cliffjumper is pointing... if the smaller mech doesn't mind, Starscream will start to stray to actually look. if all rooms are the same, then there might not be a need to look at them to pick. ]

That might not be necessary.

[ because let's face it... he's going to choose one close to his friend. 8V ]

Edited (but reread tag and bluh) 2014-02-23 05:06 (UTC)

... yeah, lack of difference kinda cuts that need out, huh?

[With a huff, Cliffjumper leaned against the wall and crossed his arms.]

I know... Jetfire and... uh, Perceptor's both got more or less functional labs. Not sure, but there could always be more 'round here too, 'cause previous refugees left things behind.

[It's annoying they still don't have that much in the way of equipment.]

Probably wouldn't be well-stocked if ya did find somethin' where ya could do science, though, so sharin' might be better? [Not that he knows either way.]

Labs?

[ uh oh. UH OH. something that is piquing his interest. with a lack of a war going on here ( so to speak ) this may give him an opportunity to actually work on projects that aren't for militaristic purposes. CJ is getting Starscream's hopes a little high here... ]

Perhaps I can... Speak to them.

[ ;^; science. look at how his optics just brighten at the mere mention of a lab, CJ. ]

[Oh, Primus, what did he just do? He'd brought it up because he knew Starscream would want to know, because science, but the instant perking-up was both... uh, kind of sweet (he really did just think that) and alarming. Eyeing Starscream with an expression caught somewhere between surprise, alarm and then amusement, Cliffjumper nods slowly.]

Uhhh, yeah. As far as I know there's stuff in Liege's temple, too, but I dunno if you'd be able to access those. So your best bet is probably to share with other people and then get your own if it comes down to that.

Do you think that they will be willing to?

[ can you hear how hopeful his tone is? like a child thinking of all the potential new friends he could make. seriously, though... CJ has practically made his day. sure, borrowing might be rough to start with...

but the possibility of eventually making his own again is just... almost too much. ]

... erm. Dunno 'bout Perceptor, he seems kinda like the... uh, solitary type, but you could always ask? Jetfire, though? Think he might, yeah.

[He'd have to have his audio receptors broken to not hear (and see) the hope in Starscream's voice and it's quite obvious how much even just the possibility means. Probably because there's no war here. So he sort of hopes Starscream'll be able to get what he wants.]

Don't think he'd be the type to say no to someone else in the lab as long as there's space? Ain't talked with the mech, really, but... [A shrug.]

If I can draw parallels, he'd probably like the extra input, or whatever. viewpoints and whatever slag you science-types value.

[He grins there, expression softening his words, because it's not like he means anything bad.]

[ his optics are no less bright, even though a hand goes to his chin in thought. ]

It is always good to have someone to bounce ideas off of.

[ that's one of the many reasons that he has enjoyed working under Megatron. they are good like that and work well together because of it. ]

So much to consider...

[ ahh he is excited. ]

[He can't help the laughter that slides out, nodding.]

Claim a room first and then ya can think 'bout that.

... Uh, do you need to refuel, or?

[Probably didn't, they'd had a rather good set up at the base, but better ask.]

You'll probably think it tastes odd. [Cliffjumper smirks a little at that; now it's not just him who'll have that experience.]

[ the laughing snaps him out of his thoughts and Starscream rubs at his helm, a wee bit sheepish. ]

Right. Room first.

[ he continues by shaking his head. no refueling is necessary at this point. ]

Will you laugh once I make that comment?

[ SEEING HOW YOU ENJOY HIS DISCOMFORT AND ALL. ]

Only if your reaction's funny. [He was still grinning before he shakes his helm.]

But I hope it ain't that bad, 'cause it's pretty weird drinking somethin' you know how it ought to taste, and then it doesn't.

[He was pretty sure he'd probably looked amusing to some of the Decepticons the first time he had to refuel and in a way it had probably been funny - but after a while it had been frustrating, and then he'd just gotten used to it.]

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