[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.

Comments

[littlecrowgirl]

Don't worry! I do this all the time--ngh--Even the more roundy bots like you.

[The hand's appreciated though, as she steps onto it.]

Do you need a tour of the place or something?

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

Roundy? I don't think that's even a word.

[don't mind him bringing you up to eye level, missy]

I wouldn't mind one! If you're not busy, that is.

[littlecrowgirl]

You're not even a word.

[Mature.]

...But yeah, sure! This place is pretty big, though, so you'll have to carry me.

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

That... is an accurate statement, yes.

[kid what]

No problem at all. Just tell me which way to go.

[here, he'll hold his hand up to his shoulder so she can hop up there or climb onto his head or something. He's cool with whatever. Because hippy.]

[littlecrowgirl]

Okay, where do you want to see first? The Lake or the Golf Course?

[Important decisions, Drift. Choose wisely.]

[As she says this, she'll just nestle into that nook between shoulder armor and helm. Don't mind her.]

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

Well, let's see... How about the lake?

[most important decision]

[littlecrowgirl]

Good choice--that's my favourite place!

Okay so...according to my memory we just go back the way I came....


THAT WAY!...I think.

[There's a finger point. And that confidence isn't really reassuring.]

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

oh you. Drift chuckles, he doesn't really mind wandering around aimlessly for a while if it turns out to be the wrong way]

You think, huh? Only one way to find out.

[AND OFF THEY GO, he takes it slowish so he doesn't accidentally jar her off or something. That would be bad.]

[littlecrowgirl]

[That's the sense of adventure that makes you one of Kay's favourites, Drift.]

Whoo! Adventure awaits!

Once we get to the lake, we can skip rocks. That's what Kagerou and I do sometimes.

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

You know, I don't think that's something I've ever learned how to do. You'll have to show me.

[YAY SHENANIGANS. it's a nice distraction and drift is totally down for it.]

[littlecrowgirl]

Really? Then boy are you lucky you met me. I'm only the best rock-skipperer in the Haven. I'd teach you my secrets but...

[Her eyes dart around suspiciously, before leaning in to whisper into his audial.]

I'd have to kill you.

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

[woooow look out we got a badass over here. an adorable tiny badass.]

Is that right? I don't imagine you keep too many rock-skipping students with a policy like that!

[littlecrowgirl]

[You don't even know, Drift.]

You're darn right. How can I run a school if no one's up to par?

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

You know, I'm beginning to think you're too strict. I'm in over my head, aren't I.