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[heartdive]

Oh come on!

[ that is the distinct sound of metal smacking against metal at the moment. apparently someone in the clinic thought that it would be a good idea to shut them all in - Sora included. the teen doesn't really appreciate this. and his great idea? hit the door with his Keyblade. yupp. ]

Let! [ smack ] Me! [ smack ] Out! [ smack smack! ]

[ with a frustrated sigh, it sounds like he's giving up. ...well smacking the door with his Keyblade isn't really doing any good. only leaving scratch marks, really. he even slides down the side, arms crossed and looking frowny. ]

I think it's okay to unlock the door... Or at least let me out! Don't tell me that everyone has a panic attack that bad.

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[heartdive]

Oh I don't know? Maybe helping?

[ because chasing down that other psychotic medic is CLEARLY the right and proper thing to do. B( how dare you squish his hero impulses.

but the knock on the door jars him... and oh Sora sees his chance.

if Knock Out opens that door, you can bet he's going to try to dart out. ]

[neededthat]

[Ratchet rolls his optics.]

For Primus sake, Knock Out! I'm not in the mood for your attitude right now!

[He's bleeding out, goddammit. He leans his shoulder against the door heavily, holding his side.]

Please open the door.

[deadlydoctor]

Yet, definitely the right Ratchet. [Knock Out smiles, moves to the panel so he can unlock the door...and grabs Sora by the shirt as he passes by, holding him up in the air.

Knock Out spent enough time around Smokescreen to understand how a young hero's mind works and those are prone to stupid things. Not happening in his watch.] You can help him. Outside the only thing you will do is to end as a red stain on the floor.

And then he finally unlocks the door.]

[heartdive]

No I won't... A Darkside is at least as tall as you guys!

[ but lacking the heavy firepower. at least Sora doesn't struggle too much, dangling there. but he does cross his arms over his chest, half pouting. ]

Sure do love how no one believes me. [ muttering: ] I can handle myself...

[neededthat]

[He pulls open the door once it unlocks and stumbles inside.

Following him was a trail of blue energon, with a tint of green in it. Energon drips from the corner of his mouth, his side slightly damaged. But he looks to be in working order.

Just leaking a lot of energon.

He does perk up at the sight of the small human KO has held in his hand and frowns, giving KO a pointed look.]

And what exactly are you doing with a human child?

[deadlydoctor]

What's a Darkside? [He heard that.] Kid, the acolytes couldn't handle him, McCrane couldn't handle him, Sentinel couldn't handle him and Ratchet couldn't handle him....what makes you think you can? [He puts Sora down once the door is closed and locked one more time. Then Knock Out looks back at Ratchet, sharply.]

Keeping him alive. And what were you doing trying the Synth En on yourself? Do you think me blind? [He points to the trail of energon behind Ratchet.] There's a berth ready for you, so shoo...I don't want you to bleed all over my clinic.

[He pulls Ratchet's arm, quite gently all things considered, to get him to move.]

[heartdive]

The type of Heartless that snuffed out my world's spark maybe? [ PUTTING IT INTO TERMS THAT YOU CAN UNDERSTAND, KO. BE PROUD OF HIM. ]

[ Sora groans, trotting off after the two giants. he's agitated, it's true. ]

And I can keep myself alive!

[ but he's going to do what he can here, if only because he can't STAND to do nothing. 8V ]

[neededthat]

I'll have you know I was keeping it safe from that other Ratchet! I was working on a sample when he barged in on me!

[He yanks his arm away from Knock Out, and jabs a finger in his direction.]

It was the only way I could keep it out of his hands. I wouldn't take it willingly.

Besides, it was a smaller dose than what I had taken before. Plus it helped damage the criminal.

[Ratchet glances behind him at Sora before he shakes his head.]

Why did you take up a 'job' here?

[deadlydoctor]

[He understands it if you put it that way. In fact, he understood it way too much.] Let's hope that thing doesn't get here, we have enough troubles already.

[Ratchet don't be rude to the guy who's going to fix you up, you know Knock Out doesn't appreciate that.]

That's what he was after? The Synth Energon? I had it for months and nothing happened but the moment Perceptor and you got your hands on it something awful happened. I hope you at least kicked his aft. Now, lie down. [That last part is clearly not up to discussion.]

You don't have to answer that, Kid. Stop harassing my medical staff, Ratchet. [Knock Out reaches out to grab a cable from a nearby machine. It has a fine, long needle on the tip and there's a bright blue liquid in the inside.]

If you really want to help you can do so here. Your medical first lesson, Kid, when a patient comes to the medbay you need to make sure they won't leak to death before you can fix them. [Knock Out free hands reaches out again, this time towards Ratchet's arm.]

[heartdive]

[ yeah Sora isn't going to answer. in fact, he isn't going to say anything. instead he climbs up the red medic bot - jumping and flipping in his usual acrobatic flare until settling himself on a shoulder. not exactly a difficult feat there, but it gets him where he wants to be.

let the robots argue and bicker with each other. Sora is a little miffed about this constant treatment of being looked down on or not really thought much of - no, really, he is a capable person thank you muchly. just means that he feels like he needs to prove that point and what better time than now. ]

Yeah, yeah...

[ that Keyblade of his makes another appearance, materializing before casting a quick Cure spell at Ratchet. the Autobot mech should enjoy that green glow and how it cascades from the top of his head.

Sora knows it's not much - healing minor injuries and alleviating a little discomfort and pain... but it's better than nothing. shame it's pretty exhausting too. if he could cast Cura or Curaga, it'd be better. but this will have to do and it will help.

just got to keep working on it, right? ]

[neededthat]

[Ratchet glares at Knock Out and grips his hands into tight fists.]

You have no reason to blame our research for this nonsense! Ratchet came in unexpectedly! [He almost grits his teeth in anger.]

We have been working hard to perfect the formula. And yet, you've been sitting aound with it for how long? At least we're doing something about it!

[Ratchet catches sight of movement in the corner of his eye and notices the human on KO's shoulder. He flinches as he sees him take out that strange weapon and--

The medic stumbles back with a small shout, waving his hand as the spell of Cure cascades down around him. Just what was this? Was this some kind of scrambling mechanism?! Something harmful? He closes his optics tightly and... well nothing seems to happen. If anything, he feels a little better.

He stands up straight and twists his body, testing it before he stares at Sora in awe.]

....What did you do?

[deadlydoctor]

We have plenty of energon, real one. We don't need the formula. [Seriously, it's so hard to understand?] We had it back home too. Don't you try to justify your need of self satisfaction telling me all this was for the greater good. If I know about something, that's selfishness.

[Knock Out grumbles as he finally manages to connect the needle with the other mech's arm. That will keep him fueled as he works on the injuries.

He was not expecting Sora to climb him but it's not the first time a human did that to him and he's more curious than surprised. After watching the spell being cast he just grins.]

...and this is why he works here. Little smart thing, isn't he Ratchet? Now stop acting like a protoform, you are a grow up doctor.

[Knock Out really has no idea what did just happen but it didn't look harmful to Ratchet and he likes to boast about Sora. Credit where credit is due, the boy kept an ace up his sleeve.]

You okay there, Kid? [The medic tilted his head to stare at Sora. Boy you look tired.]

[heartdive]

[ THERE. FINALLY. a little bit of recognition. is that really so hard to ask for? when the Keyblade dissipates, Sora looks at Knock Out with a nod. ]

I'm okay.

[ he's really just got to get the kinks worked out. his attention turns to Ratchet and he does look a little apologetic. smiling, but healing magic always seems to take a little more effort than attack or defense magic. and since coming here? even more is needed, so pardon if the exertion takes a little bit of the fight out of him. ]

It's a healing spell, pretty much. If I thought I could handle Cura or Curaga, then I might've been able to fix it all the way.

[ but he's not stupid enough to try it without getting a grip on a simple Cure spell. 8V ]

So, uh... Just calm down so you can all patched up, okay? Ratchet? [ tap tap foot. that means YOU stop agitating him too, Knock Out. ]

[neededthat]

I am calm! He's the one who's harping at me for even pursuing the formula!

[He settles on the berth nearby as his energon levels stablize thanks to the needle in his arm. He frowns and stares at his lap. Everyone was so against the idea of synthen. It almost discourages the medic the more and more he hears about it from others.

He rubs at his browhelm and slumps his shoulders.]

Thank you both. For your help.

[Ratchet says quietly as he looks down at his arm. The green tint in his optics looks to be fading away. But he looks a little exhausted still.]

Maybe Synthen is a lost cause. It's not like to can benefit the organic lifeforms here either. [He gestures to Sora.] It wouldn't be exactly fair, given our current predicament.

[deadlydoctor]

[If a little bit of praise and recognition is what it takes to keep Sora out of trouble Knock Out will remember that. He' s not buying the rushed okay answer thought and he wants to ask about what did the boy do with his key. However, he has a more important matters to take care off.]

Does that spell work on any living species? [Knock Out would argue that he's not agitating Ratchet, he's giving a well deserved scolding. But that can wait and he's surprised that Ratchet actually thanked them.]

You are very welcome. [He instantly seemed less annoyed.] Maybe you all are just doing it wrong. You need to think outside the metal box from time to time, doc.

[Knock Out says that in a way that's not encouraging not persuading Ratchet's experiments. He started to work on the other robot injuries, taking care of the deepest ones.] Did he attack you with a chainsaw or...?

[heartdive]

Sure does.

[ work on living things, that is. Data, dreams, monsters... Anything he can think of that lives, yes. Other than giving Ratchet a smile and a nod in return for the offered thanks, Sora is going to fall silent. All the better, really. This way he can focus on where his footing is to keep balance on the red mech's shoulder while paying attention to what he's doing. Well, that and the kid can listen in on the conversation. ]

[neededthat]

[Ratchet gave Knockout a pointed look as he pulls the needle of out his arm with a small wince. He stands up and rubs the side of his helm, venting a small sigh.]

He knocked me onto the ground with a blow to the side of my head. We had a bit of a scuffle, and after I took the Synthen, I was able to damage him.

[He flexes his right hand.]

The police force should be able to find his trail. Hopefully.

[He looks back to Sora and points his finger at his Keyblade.]

Do you have other contraptions like that?

[deadlydoctor]

Don't do that! [He grabs the needle, looking at Ratchet exasperated.] You still need it. I swear to Primus, you are worse than Starscream and that's saying a lot. Your head?

[Cue, Knock Out's hands moving to inspect Ratchet's helm. He can't pay much attention to Sora when he moves so he hopes the kid has a good hold on him.]

[heartdive]

[ Knock Out moving around like that makes Sora grab onto one of those weird ear looking thingies the medic has. He ALMOST misses the question from Ratchet. Almost. Instead he looks at the guy, blinking. ]

Like what? My Keyblade? Uh... No?

[ well technically he can summon two, but... ]

I've got potions and stuff, but no other weapons.

[neededthat]

Ep, ep, ep! Leave my head alone! Just a small dent, that's all.

[He shoots a glare at Knock Out before glancing back at Sora, blinking owlishly.]

A... potion? [Sounded like something out of a fairytale of some sort.]

[deadlydoctor]

Who's the medic in charge here? I will decide that. [You get a full inspection, sir.]

Ey, ow! Kid what are you...? [Are you really grabbing his ear, Sora, really? He would shake his head but he doesn't want to make Sora fall look like some sort of dog.]

A potion for what?

[heartdive]

Geez... Do you guys always fight this much? It's like watching little kids...

[ seriously. Both of these guys. Don't they ever stop? There's nothing wrong with just sitting down and sucking it up for a doctor, and there's no reason to get huffy either. It makes him roll his eyes. ]

Also your moving around a lot, Knock Out.

[ and he is a little tired okay? ] But potions do the same thing as a Cure spell.

[neededthat]

We aren't fighting!

[He says as he paws Knock Out's hands away stubbornly.]

Knock Out! If anything, it's merely cosmetic!

[Ratchet crosses his arms and turns his attention back to the Keyblade wielder.]

So it's a smaller version of what you just... casted. In portable form. I wonder how someone managed to do that.

[deadlydoctor]

We aren't fighting! [Knock Out repeats, almost at the same time as Ratchet while he paws back at the hand. Mature bots doing mature things, ladies and gentlemen. Then he looks horrified, as if Ratchet just said that he eats protoforms in his spare time.]

There's no such thing as 'merely' when it comes to aesthetics. [He's aware that this is a lost battle, though. He finishes checking the last of the injuries on Ratchet's side, welding a few spots to stop the bleeding and then moves a hand towards Sora.] Climb.

[heartdive]

Ask the moogles... Pretty sure they're the ones that synthesized it.

[ again, he goes to rolling his eyes. these guys... they can say they aren't arguing, but they totally are. it also doesn't surprise Sora that Knock Out is worried about appearances of all things. it's something that he might be leaning more towards Ratchet on, not that he'll voice it.

with a sigh, he does as KO instructs. no idea what the robot is getting at here, but no arguments. enough bickering going on as is. ]