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You mentioned that you were thinking of moving to the Hub. We can go see what that's like? All I've seen of it so far is the bar.

[He nods.] Someplace more central sounded like a better option to me.

[he motions for Drift to lead the way.]

[And Drift does indeed lead the way, just walking for the time being]

See, I thought that at first, but I figured I'd have more privacy if I just stayed at the temple. That and it's probably quieter. I think I'd have an easier time meditating there.

We'll find out. It feels a little strange being in some demigod's temple who's not even here right now. Though I was told I was welcome. [he shrugs]

Besides, I've been told this Hub place was my idea, supposedly. If I designed the place I'd probably like staying.

Honestly? That's probably the least strange thing about all of this.

[Drift cocks his head inquisitively. He can't recall if anyone had told him that bit] You designed it? I mean... I guess you wouldn't remember, but now I'm definitely curious.

So I've been told. [shrugs] Or at least that the place was my idea. I've at least got to check it out, right?

Maybe if there's enough privacy, I'll consider staying there myself. Keep up!

[There was kind of no warning at all before Drift transformed into his alt-mode and started speeding off, but HEY he was excited give him a break]

[Wing barks a laugh and leaps up, transforming into a small air craft. He shoots ahead of Drift just a little before slowing enough to stay just above the ground vehicle below him.]

[He...he finds he'd like it if Drift decided to stay close. It's kind of nice having someone here he knows, even if Drift is very, very different from the mech he knew, it was still Drift. Here's hoping the housing at the Hub is quiet.]

[In all honesty, Drift would probably move there anyway, even if the place ended up being some kind of rowdy frat house. As much as he insists on preferring privacy, he really isn't comfortable being completely alone in a place like this. Plus, you know, the fact that this was Wing and Drift was already developing weird "well what if this whole thing is only temporary" worries was kind of encouraging him to stay close.

Upon reaching the Hub, Drift transformed out of his alt-mode and waited for Wing to land]

You know, I think this is the first time I've seen your alt-mode.

[Glad to know you care, bro.]

[Wing shoots over Drift, shifting in the air and landing lightly on his feet. He smiles back at Drift then looks around.] An opportunity never came up.

So this is the Hub?

Between the lectures and the one sided sparring matches, no, I suppose it didn't.

[he's not complaining. If anything, he looks amused by it]

But yeah. All I've really seen of it was the bar, but this is the place.

[Wing smirked, studying Drift.] You needed both at the time.

Perhaps later we'll have to see if those matches are still one-sided.

[Wing looked over the place. It's a big, sprawling complex. An atrium, a bar, a...place for organics to eat? Is that what that part was? And the living quarters looked to be over that way, well aware from the potentially noisy places.]

I must say, I'm impressed so far.

Do you think I've been lazy all this time? I have years of training behind me!

[sure he brags NOW but just wait until he ends up on his ass again.
Drift wandered off a few steps, having a look around for himself, taking in little details he'd over looked during his last visit]

Kind of an interesting design, isn't it?

[He laughs] You? Lazy? Even with how you've changed I'd never have even thought you'd be lazy. We'll just have to see if that training is enough.

[He nods as he wanders slowly after Drift, looking around. He takes note of the bar he'll be meeting Thundercracker at later.] It is. A place for relaxation and communion with others...practically right in the middle of the city if the map I was given earlier is correct.

[He's not sure of what to think of that junk pile nearby, though...what a place to put a central hangout...]

I'm looking forward to it, but for now, let's worry about getting you settled in.

[dude the junk pile is awesome you don't even know.]

I'm sure it can get lively around here, but I doubt it will be anywhere near as rowdy as the last ship I was on was. To be fair though, I think people deliberately pushed the limits of what they could get away with just because we had Ultra Magnus on board.

[which would have been an amusing thought had it not reminded him of everything that had happened prior to his arrival in Haven. it's a bit distracting]

[Nope, he doesn't know how awesome the junk pile is, just knows it seems an odd place to put the Hub by.]

I'm sure it can, but the living quarters seems set apart enough that it shouldn't matter if it does. [He heads for the atrium.]

[that's okay Drift doesn't know how awesome it is either. They can be losers together.]

I wonder if the walls are soundproofed. I know resources are limited here, so I don't know if they'd have the materials for something like that.

[WHOOP Wing's getting away, Drift hurries to catch up]

[the atrium looks inviting, vaulted ceiling, mirrors for reflecting light, sitting areas for Cybertronians and organics. He notes the empty planter boxes and wonders what they're for, they almost seem a little out of place, but he imagines they've got to be there for a reason.]

We'll test them, when we get over there. Might as well know for sure, right?

This looks like a relaxing place, inviting.

It's a lot less intimidating than the temple. I think I might stay here after all. If I'm honest, I don't know how to feel about the First Forged anyway. Who's to say the temples are even safe?

[And that is exactly why Wing's first contact to the inhabitants of this city was to ask if there was another place to stay.]

I don't know enough about this place or the First Forged to judge that yet, but I'd rather start apart from them a bit and choose to move closer than find myself too close to start with.

Understandable, I'm starting to think that's the best approach. I haven't heard very much about the First Forged myself, but I've been told that Megatronus and Liege are problematic. They allowed a Phase Sixer and a couple members of the D.J.D. rampage through here at one point, I'm told.

[he actually isn't sure if Wing's familiar with the terms, considering he was camped out in Crystal City for so long]

[From the curious look Drift may guess that Wing doesn't know what he's talking about.] That doesn't sound like a good thing. ["Rampage" never sounded like a good thing...]

[Drift catches the look. he doesn't mind a quick explanation.]

Phase Sixers were among Megatron's strongest soldiers. A single Phase Sixer was able to massacre 3,003 Autobots, not to mention an entire planet and it's three billion inhabitants. That was... Black Shadow, I think. D.J.D. stands for Decepticon Justice Division. Basically, their job is to track down traitors and deserters and torture them to death.

So no, it wasn't a good thing. Not at all. I'm amazed that the people here were able to stop them.

[Wing is scowling at the explanation. He'd been saying for some time that the Circle couldn't hide from the war forever, that there were people out there that needed help, their people were out there in need of help from those from either faction who only looked to kill. Well, nothing he could do now. He was dead to the Circle now, and here besides. Drift did say that Dai Atlas had raised the city, perhaps they were, or had, don't good for those in need.]

Primus...and these are two of the ones supposedly protecting us... [he rubs a hand down his face and tries to stop frowning. Something to look into later...]

I've no idea what could have possibly possessed them to do such a thing. The fact that people like the D.J.D. can just show up at any time is bad enough, but it sounds like we're on our own when it comes to defending ourselves.

[Drift looks more worried than scowly (that's a word now). It's kind of a lot to be worried about, especially where the D.J.D. is concerned since, y'know, he's an ex-Con and all]

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