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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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( ]

Oh, I'm sure they do, but they still must have a completely different perspective on the world than we do.

Just... Don't take Kagerou out drinking.

I think I can manage not to do that. Is there a story behind that, or should I leave it alone?

Nothing hilarious or terrible... He'll just use words and terms that I think is jargon from Earth, but I know I can't decipher their meanings.

Ahh. I spent a little time on Earth, but I never really picked up any of the lingo.

I can't say I've picked up on much myself. Ravage is practically immersed in Yatter and the Internet so I should have just asked him. Or Frenzy.

...I'm assuming you mean the ones from your universe. Right?

Of course. I don't have a clue what their counterparts are like. The other Starscream that's here doesn't make for a very reputable source of information.

Of course he doesn't.

I think it's safe to assume that whatever yours are like, ours are the complete opposite.

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