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.

[neverputincharge]

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

Worrying is an understatement.


Good to hear from ya though, Ratch.

[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.

[neededthat]

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

[neededthat]

I'm sorry Bulkhead.

I've been preoccupied as of late.

[heartdive]

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

perma-voice

[neededthat]

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

You must be new.

[neededthat]

Wh--

[A pause.]

And why would you do that? Doesn't Knockout have you working full time his clinic?

[What are visitors.]

[heartdive]

Yeah, he does. Been teaching me some stuff too.

[ lol Sora and learning Decepticon encryption stuff. funny. ]

Doesn't mean I can't come and check on you, you know.

[neededthat]

I don't need to be checked in on.

[heartdive]

That's what friends do, you know. What's with you guys and not getting this stuff?

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?

[neededthat]

[He falls silent for a long moment, almost too long]

...I thought I would be used to to people leaving by now.

perma-video

[knight_light]

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

[Nods] Been here about a month now.

[arnhaid]

[He was worried for a second there bro.]

... Yeah, it... It don't get any easier.

Probably not what you wanna hear but. Truth's truth.

[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.]

[neededthat]

It should be.

[He says, rather stubbornly.]

I've been through a war, lost countless comrades through it all. And even at the very end of this ridiculous conflict, Optimus--

[Another pause. An intake of air through gritted teeth.]

With Perceptor and Wheeljack gone... It just adds a little extra weight on my spark. That's all.

[arnhaid]

Primus...

[He really doesn't know what to say to that. It's not fair, really. But none of it is. He didn't even really know those two, doesn't even really know this bot. But...]

[Ratchet is a Ratchet. Right? Friendship and all that.]

Look... I. I ain't really the kinda bot who knows how to be all consolin' or nothing but.

I am the kinda bot who's got a direct route to the bar. If... y'want.

[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.

[raceme]

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

[deadlydoctor]

Oh, you are still here?

[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.

[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.