video;

[thxforthememories]

[This feed was probably meant to be private, but the right buttons either weren't pressed, or he just isn't thinking clearly enough to make it so. The ninja-bot is in the air, big surprise there, but looks rather resigned, despite it.]

Soundwave -- I'm sorry. There isn't any sign of Starscream... anywhere.

[He sounds pretty tired, though. He's been looking a while.]

Heading back in now, I...

[There's a sound like an engine rattling, a choked-off sound of gears and mechanisms grinding. His thrusters die, and his wings spasm to a standstill. That's what you get for not watching your fuel/energy levels. The briefest expression of surprise registers before... well.]

[Kagerou is abruptly falling.]

[Thankfully, there's a nice, smooth lake conveniently under him. So instead of smashing into the ground, he just turns into a ninja-cannonball as the feed cuts out.]

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[TEXT | later]
... a ride to the medbay would be appreciated. |

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AUDIO;

[inferiordude]

Uggggh!

I'm comin' to get you.

text;

[thxforthememories]

all right

this is uncomfortable

AUDIO;

[inferiordude]

I bet.

Just hang tight. I'll be over ASAP, dude.

text;

[thxforthememories]

soundwave

it's wet

i don't like this

[UGH THIS FEELS SO GROSS.]

all right

TO ACTION...?

[inferiordude]

[BAND VAN TO THE RESCUE. Over the Link, Soundwave speaks with assurance.]

I know, dude. It'll be okay. I'll get you back to the medbay ASAP.

TO ACTION!

[thxforthememories]

i don't think i like water

[HAHAH the irony of that.]

thank you

ACTION;

[inferiordude]

[Soundwave transforms and reaches into the lake, looking to pull Kagerou out.]

Doin' okay, dude?

ACTION;

[thxforthememories]

[He dragged himself to the shoreline, at least. Half in, half out of the actual water. Though he looks about as happy with this as a wet cat.]

I dislike water.

[Yes, he's all right. In need of the generator and full of water, but otherwise unharmed.]

ACTION;

[inferiordude]

Aww, dude. You were meant for the air, not the water. I totally understand.

Here. [He'll just carry you in kind of a half-cuddle.] I got you.

ACTION;

[thxforthememories]

Air. And streets. Not swimming.

[He makes a surprised little noise when he's picked up, but otherwise doesn't protest.]

[This is... sort of nice. Sort of really nice.]

Thank you.

ACTION;

[inferiordude]

No big. I got you now.

[Soundwave certainly has no problem cuddling you along the way!]

No problemo, Kagerou. Just glad yer okay.

ACTION;

[thxforthememories]

... this is the second time you've looked after me.

[Once more, he doesn't protest. That's... really nice. He even leans into it a bit.]

I don't know how to return the favor.

ACTION;

[inferiordude]

Kagerou, we're friends. S'what friends do.

You don't gotta return a darn thing, okay?

ACTION;

[thxforthememories]

[And this is a concept he's still struggling with.]

I'm trying to remember that. But... what if I want to repay you?

ACTION;

[inferiordude]

Well, um. I guess if you wanna, I won't stop you. But I don't really have anything I can ask for.

[He's pretty bad at the selfish thing.]

ACTION;

[thxforthememories]

It can wait.

[He's just going to lay his head on Soundwave's shoulder, or whichever part of him is nearest. That's okay to do, right?]

You don't have to know now.

ACTION;

[inferiordude]

[Soundwave gives an approving hum. That's perfectly okay.]

Fair enough.

Anythin' else I can do before I drop you off?

ACTION;

[thxforthememories]

[Good, because he has no desire to move. It's nice just to... be around someone. Be near someone. He's missed it. More than he'd thought he did.]

... You won't stay?

ACTION;

[inferiordude]

...Well. I can if you want me to.

[He might as well. Starscream isn't coming back, and he doesn't have the bearings to talk about that just yet.]

ACTION;

[thxforthememories]

... I would like that. I... don't like being alone.

[Then why are you hiding in a corner of the medbay, Kagerou.]

ACTION;

[inferiordude]

Kagerou, would it help if I visited more often?

[Poor guy. Lightly, he nuzzles his forehead to Kagerou's; a gesture he did often with is Recordicons.]

ACTION;

[thxforthememories]

[He tilts his head a little, thinking. But he ends up shuttering his optic at the touch.]

[He really did miss contact more than he thought.]

I would like that. I'd like it... a lot, I think.

ACTION;

[inferiordude]

Every day then, okay? I'll try to bring you gasoline or somethin'. I promise.

ACTION;

[thxforthememories]

You promise...

[He nods. And... shifts one hand. Just to touch the side of Soundwave's face, briefly, before he lets it drop.]

... even though I'm not like you. Or anyone here...

[And he pretty much lacks the words to say how much that means.]

ACTION;

[inferiordude]

Hey...

[His mask splits and he smiles at Kagerou.]

I accept you for who an' what you are. It's what makes you you, y'know? Even if we're totally different. That just makes it more interestin'.