[Video] - Vector's temple

[cliffjumper]

[Some of you might be familiar with the noise of metal crunching as it hits something after falling at least a short distance, and Cliffjumper grunts, swears and, after a few moments, gets the video on.

It's mostly Cliffjumper's faceplate and upper torso that can be seen, plus a view of the sky and some spire-tops of Vector's temple, though he's looking slightly... wild-eyed.]

... Slaggin', rusty, scum-spewin' scrap! [The view wobbles as Cliffjumper changes his grip, then stabilises again.] Anyone else got stuck with somethin' new poppin' up courtsey of your glyphs?

Blurr, how the frag did ya get a handle on this?

[... there's a pause, and Cliffjumper half looks like he's about to say something more but then closes his mouth. Not yet. He'll... Well.]

Comments

[loyalflier]

You don't know because you simply haven't given it a chance.

[ a roll of optics. maybe he'd have an easier time of it if he wasn't so biased! ]

[cliffjumper]

Well, I'm gonna have to give it a chance whether or not I want to. [Huffing, Cliffjumper reached up to tap Starscream's chestplates.] Since I ain't got no choice about it, but that doesn't mean I'm gonna be happy about it.

[loyalflier]

Personally, I kind of like the idea. I'd like to have a partner flying about with me - not that Thundercracker is poor company.

[ oops. now a smidgeon shy... ]

It would just be nice if it was you for a change, that's all.

[cliffjumper]

[Staring, Cliffjumper's vocaliser goes into neutral. Then he shakes his helm, field spiking unevenly before he huffs.]

And what, couldn't have done that - still could - with the jetpack? What's the difference?

[Even if he absolutely was... flustered... by the idea that Starscream wanted to fly with him. Normally he wouldn't be, of course, because that'd just be silly. This was... different though. The meaning.]

[loyalflier]

[ no actual answer here. Starscream just rests his chin on his folded arms. smiles.

there is a difference. so much of a difference. flying of ones own ability... so much different than a jetpack. ]

[cliffjumper]

[Optics slowly narrowing at Starscream's silence and the smile, Cliffjumper finally huffs and reaches out to poke Starscream's crest.]

Don't fraggin' gimmie a smile and sayin' nothing!

[loyalflier]

[ bats at that hand! ]

I can do whatever I wish, thank you.

[cliffjumper]

[Reflexively, Cliffjumper grabs the fingers of that hand, but then just stops there, squeezing briefly because what does he do with this now?]

Yeah, well, just smilin' at me ain't gonna make me understand slag.

[Snort.]

[loyalflier]

I shouldn't have to tell you for you to understand, dear.

[cliffjumper]

[Have a huff and Cliffjumper's optics brightening at the endearment, then scowling immediately. He still can't decide if he likes that or not.]

You usin' that word ain't gonna magically explain things. 'Sides, flyin' with this... whatever it is, can't really be the same as what normal aerials do, 'cause you're still usin' your engines and thrusters and wings or rotorblades and slag.

[loyalflier]

It is still using your own power rather than a modification such as the jetpack.

[cliffjumper]

... Suppose so. Still don't see how it ain't different, 'cause this sure as slag doesn't feel like it comes from me.

[Which was, perhaps, part of the problem beyond Cliffjumper feeling uncomfortable with not having his feet on the ground.]

[loyalflier]

We'll see how you feel about it after you've mastered this power of yours, hmm?

[cliffjumper]

I suppose I could try and not complain about it until I've got this under control, but I ain't promisin' anything after that.

[With a huff, Cliffjumper leaned up and in to thump their crests together, nasal ridges just brushing.]

[loyalflier]

At least keep an open processor about it?

[ that's all he can really ask of Cliffjumper. ]

[cliffjumper]

I'll try, okay?

[With a static sigh, Cliffjumper considers moving, but doesn't. The pressure of the front of their helms and their nasal ridges together is nice.]

[loyalflier]

[ he applies a bit more pressure, smile peeking through. it feels so nice. ]

That's all I can really ask.

[cliffjumper]

[Starscream needs to stop being so slagging cute.]

Yeah, yeah. Let's go meet Blurr. Not that I'm gonna try this again today though, but he's comin' over.

[loyalflier]

[ only when Cliffjumper proclaims his love for bunnies. ]

All right. If you insist.

[cliffjumper]

[NEVER.]

Yeah, I do. [Have a grin, and Cliffjumper stepping away from the railing.]