004 | Voice

[neededthat]

[The link clicks on but there's no video. Just a rough clearing of someone's vocalizer. Soft and quiet, with a professional air about it.]

This is Ratchet. Checking in.

[A small pause.]

I've been busy as of late, so I apologize if I had worried anyone. I hope everyone is doing well.

[His voice sounds tired, spent almost, but a quiet sigh escapes his vents.]

For those of you who are new, I'm one of the medics here in Haven. I have a little knowledge on human medicine, but specialize in Cybertronian and robotics medical needs.

I'm returning to Solus' temple. So if you need me, I'll be passing by there in about a half hour.

Comments

[heartdive]

I might have been worried. Just a little.

[neededthat]

It wasn't like I was doing much in the first place.

[heartdive]

Then you don't mind if I show up on your doorstep some time.

[neverputincharge]

[Boy was he getting worried. Man, don't scare him like that!]

Worrying is an understatement.


Good to hear from ya though, Ratch.

[neededthat]

I'm sorry Bulkhead.

I've been preoccupied as of late.

[neverputincharge]

No, no. No need too. Just been a lot of disappearin' or leavin' lately, and I hadn't heard from you in a while.

[He grimaces for a second. But then he focuses again.]

Preocupied? With what?

[He's not angry. Distraction happens. He is wondering though.]

[video]

[knight_light]

[Wing can't ignore that very down tone.]

Hello, Ratchet, I'm Wing. [though he can't help but wonder if Ratchet is one of those that already knows that...]

...If you need help with anything, please don't hesitate to call me.

perma-voice

[neededthat]

It's quite alright... Wing, was it?

You must be new.

perma-video

[knight_light]

[smiles] I know we've just met, but the offer stands.

[Nods] Been here about a month now.

audio;

[arnhaid]

Hey, well. Good t'see somebody's still stuck around.

[neededthat]

[There's a small snap in his voice.]

Some people had their reasons for leaving.

[arnhaid]

Yeah. Sure.

But that don't mean it ain't good to see someone still here. Y'know?

[voice]

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

[After hearing this is Ratchet, Drift had fumbled for his link, but quickly realized that this wasn't even a voice he'd recognized. His spark sank a little, and he decided against saying anything.

That was until he'd realized that jostling his link had switched it on and he'd very likely filled the poor medic's audials with annoying smashing and thumping noises. Ugh he couldn't just make noise at him and not apologize.]

Ah. Um. sorry about that. I ah, thought you were someone else.

[neededthat]

It's quite alright.

[Another new voice.]

And who might you be?

[happyclappyhippydrippy]

Oh, my name is Drift. I haven't been here for very long.

[raceme]

You always seems busy. [Look who's talking.] You need a break from time to time too Ratchet.

[neededthat]

Keeping busy keeps my mind off certain matters.

[raceme]

I've done that in the pass too, to the point I passed out.

Taking a break can do you more good than you thin, Ratchet.

[deadlydoctor]

Oh, you are still here?

[neededthat]

Sorry to disappoint.

[deadlydoctor]

I never said I was dissapointed, only surprised.

What have you been up to?

[thxforthememories]

[He really didn't know what to say. But, he really can't stay silent, can he? Not after everything this bot has done.]

...

Thank you. For being here.

[neededthat]

Kagerou...

[He pauses, swallowing hard.]

How are you holding up?

[Video]

[patchjob]

[Ohoh, and the familiar faces just keep on comin. And this time around, Ratchet doesn't sound like he's juiced up on Synthetic Energon! It just keeps gettin' better and better.]

Solus' temple, huh? Might have to swing by.

It's been a long time, doc. We got some catchin' up to do.

[neededthat]

[His optics widen at the video feed, but he keeps to audio.]

Breakdown. I didn't think I'd ever see you here.