re_alignment | [video] And then there's this loser

[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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Ah...

[ can probably see the disappointment. but argh. oh well. nothing can be done about it and dwelling on it probably isn't wise for anyone. ]

At least others had another chance. I'm... Well I'm a bit envious.

I honestly can't blame you for that. It was an amazing place.

I don't know how similar yours and mine are, but... It was a "breath taking" place, as my human friends are known to say.

[ aaand he isn't going to put this off any longer. ]

If I can be any help to you at all, Drift. Let me know.

[ then he winces. ]

Chances are you won't believe me in the next instant, but the offer will stand regardless.

After everything I've already seen, I think I'd believe anything at this point.

[but he certainly does look curious. bring it on.]

If you believe so.

[ after a moment, he does hold the Link back a little bit. yeah... sure are wings with nice red Decepticon brands. ]

My name is Starscream, you see.

[yeah actually no this is COMPLETELY unbelievable]

...

[yeah just give him a second]

Starscream. As in Megatron's second in command Starscream.

One in the same... Sort of.

[ he gives a bit of a shrug. at least there's no laughing... just the COMMON DISBELIEF, but that he can deal with. ]

There are a few of us here that come from a "negative polarity" dimension, so Cliffjumper likes to put it. Our factions and personalities are somewhat reversed from what many are used to.

I mean, that... wow. I guess anything's possible, huh? For the record, I already like you a hundred times better than the Starscream I know.

[ and at that he can chuckle. ]

That isn't the first time I've heard that either. Fair warning there is another Starscream here who isn't all that pleasant. Thankfully we hardly look similar.

[ can you tell he doesn't much care for the other jet? ]

To be honest, I had only heard about the Drift in my reality through various sources. They don't paint quite the flattering picture, but I'm pleased to know that there is a decent iteration wandering about the multiverse.

[let's be honest how many people actually like Starscream. Other Starscream. Whatevs]

Oh, weird. I guess if there can be another Starscream, it's not too farfetched that there'd be more than one of me floating around out there too. Just out of curiosity, what can you tell me about... well, other me?

That's...

[ there's a rather serious look on Starscream's end. it's not that he's opposed to talking about it but... ]

Are you sure you want to know? Autobots are not known for their kindness or their sanity.

You know, maybe I don't need to hear it. I think I can guess.

[y'know the whole ex-con thing]

That and it really isn't for polite conversation. I don't think anyone really wants to think about a version of themselves that does more harm than good... At least I don't like to dwell on it.

[ even though he sort of has to see it. ]

Another question, if I may?

[yeah more harm than good hah hah MOVING ON]

Of course, go ahead.

What temple did you wake up in?

Vector Prime. Got the glyph and everything.

Seems like you will be joining Blurr, Cliffjumper, and myself then. There are a few others, but Sentinel isn't always the best to get along with and Sideswipe has a thing about 'Cons.

Shadowmaru is a good sort as well.

I know a few people who have a thing about 'Cons, to be fair.

Oh, Shadowmaru! I've already spoken to him, seems like a decent guy.

My friend has a thing about them as well. Apparently he doesn't trust them if they are not from my home, even if they haven't done anything here and don't intend to.

[ which actually kind of hurts him more than he lets on. it's very disappointing to think that someone you care about won't give people a chance. but moving on! ]

He is, albeit young. That particular group is from Earth. Quite fascinating, really.

War does that to people.

[hell, he still catches flack for being an ex-con but hey]

Fascinating how?

I suppose...

[ still doesn't think it should be, but there's nothing he can do about it. ]

They don't have an ember - spark. Whichever you want to call it. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised, but they thrive on their AIs. Back before the war, I worked on some AI matrices myself, but something this complex? Where these mechs have their own unique personalities and thoughts? It's really amazing and I wish to shake the hand of the one that did it, really.

AIs? I never would have guessed. I'm impressed.

[ making him happy over here. boy oh boy does he like to nerd out. ]

Exactly. They are a charming bunch. Mostly. There are two of them that I wonder about, but Kagerou and Shadowmaru are good folk.

They sound pretty incredible. I think I'd like to meet all of them. It's a little refreshing, you know? Here are these brand new lives, completely uncorrupted! Maybe not completely, but they haven't had to endure what the rest of us have. I'm a little envious.

[hippy nerd bullshit time is go]

They have had their fair share of personal issues and the like, but I know what you mean.

[ oh to be younger and bright eyed. 8( ]

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