[video] And then there's this loser

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

[Some people, upon discovering they'd been magically uprooted from wherever they were and mysteriously transported to a weird almost-but-not-quite Cybertron against their will, would probably be angry. At the very least they might be annoyed, maybe a little frustrated or panicked. This guy seems to be the exception. He looks a bit puzzled, sure, but he also looks MAYBE a little too calm and cheerful for someone in his position.

Oh, the video's recording! Excellent. He claps his hands together in that 'let's get down to business' sort of way.]


Oookay, from what I understand so far, it's probably safe to assume that you're all pretty used to confused new people popping up from time to time. I think I'm caught up on the basics, so I hope to avoid the whole panicking stage. Actually, everything I've heard so far is pretty fascinating. Just, you know, a little jarring. I have a few theories, but... well, I'll save them for when I have a better idea of what to expect here. The Acolyte I spoke to didn't give me too much information to work with. Well wait... okay, that's not true. I mean, it was pretty informative over all, but there isn't really a whole lot I can do with what they told me other than accept it. I don't like to complain, but it wasn't really all that helpful in a day-to-day life sort of sense.

So! Um. Anyway, my name is Drift. If anyone happens to have any helpful tips for a new arrival, I'd love to hear them. And... I think that's all I've got! Thanks for your time.

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[neverputincharge]

Drift? You came back, somethin' wrong?

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

Wrong with what? I've only just arrived here.

[neverputincharge]

With that place you-- [Wait wait, just got here? He doesn't....but they--

Maybe it wasn't true, then. Does that mean the others that followed them are gone too-? He closes his eyes for a moment, taking a mental step back. He focuses back on the feed.]

Uh, right. Just got here. But, uh. Everything the Acolyte told ya is true. You been brought to this Cybertron, that's not your own.

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

[juuuust gonna let that slide for now yeaaaah]

I gathered that much. What exactly are we supposed to do here?

[neverputincharge]

[He keeps his voice calm, yet neutral. Right, technically new guy. He briefly reaches up to touch his glyph, before letting the hand drop and speaking.]

Live. If you're inclined to, you can work too. This is a new, young, Cybertron that the First Forged are building up. Mainly we have a police force, construction workers and medics. But you can do your own thing too.

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

In other words, figure it out for myself. I should be able to work with that.

[actually he's completely clueless but hey]

[neverputincharge]

Yeah, pretty much. You got a free room to use in whatever temple you woke in. Uh...there's a bar too, and other places here. Energon's easy to get here, so no worries about not having access.

Anything else you wanna know? And..uh, whose temple you wake up in, anyway?

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

I think that about covers any questions I had. Oh, and I'm in Vector Prime's temple.

[neverputincharge]

[He nods.]

Ah, right. Name's Bulkhead. I'm with Solus Prime. [He'll shift to show his elaborate violet glyph, that also sports a blue outline.]

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

It's a pleasure. You've been a great help, I appreciate it.

Huh, yours looks more elaborate than mine. Is it because you've been here longer?

[neverputincharge]

Yeah, of course. Sorry about the confusion at first.

Well, I have been here a year and a half. But...it's also cause I'm one of Solus' Initiates.

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

No worries. I can't exactly blame you for it.

Initiates? How does that work?

[neverputincharge]

[He thinks for a moment of how to explain, without giving details of the binding.]

We work under the Forged we're Initiated to. We become...tied to them, and are given responsibilities while they're away.

In exchange for the work, we're given more protection from the call of Badlands .

It's not somethin' to take lightly, though.

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

I can imagine. It sounds like a pretty big deal.

[neverputincharge]

It is, a lot of responsibility. Been one for about four months. There's been a lot to learn. But worth it.

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

That definitely sounds interesting. Are you allowed to talk about it in detail?

[neverputincharge]

Depends on whatcha want to know. Solus asked us not give major details of what went on, when we became tied to her. [Matter of security and all that.]

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

Ahh, I see. In that case, I won't push the subject.

[neverputincharge]

Thanks. I will say, though, it's your choice. Whether you want to be one or not. The Forged won't force ya, even if they ask.

[Or at least Solus didn't seem like she'd force it.]

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

That's good to know. As long as they aren't too pushy about it.

[neverputincharge]

I wouldn't think they would be. Solus explained the catches, and I woukd be expected to do. Then asked if I was still interested.

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

Here's hoping they're all as reasonable as Solus is.

[neverputincharge]

You're with Vector, right? You could ask Blurr about him. He's Vector's Initiate.