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[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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[thxforthememories]

... Different than anyone would be used to. If what I've heard is true.

[He doesn't comment on the "hard" part. "Hard" doesn't begin to describe it, he doesn't think. But there's no reason in saying so again. His fingers tighten, where they grip, but he stays quiet, listening. It's pretty much the one thing he's always guaranteed to be good at.]

I'm sorry.

[It's quiet, barely spoken, but it's there. Maybe it's an attempt to give what he's been getting -- that strange, unasked for support he has difficulty understanding.]

I know. I don't want him replaced... I ... have you. Don't I? That isn't being alone.

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[inferiordude]

Hey, don't apologize. None of that is yer fault, go it?

[His arms curl a little more around Kagerou while still carrying him, in kind of an embrace.]

Sure, you have me. But I think it'd be better if you had more friends. You'll feel stronger. And as much as I'd want to, I can't dedicate all of my time to you. I got a lot people I care about and love. It's okay to have more than one friend, Kagerou.

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[thxforthememories]

Yes. I've got it.

[That's more than okay with him. He shakes his head though.]

I didn't mean it that way. I wouldn't ask that of you... or anyone here. [The only one he would expect it of isn't here. Might never be here.] I was trying to be sentimental.

[He pauses, as if listening to something only he can hear.]

... I may... have more than one already. I've been told to tell you there is gasoline at the medbay. Waiting.

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[inferiordude]

O-oh! Sorry. I wasn't sure if you were, like, bein' all ... literal an' stuff. Heh. No no, that's real sweet of you.

Of course you have me as a friend. An' I'm glad you got others.

[He perks up a bit.] That's awesome for you, then! You'll get refueled an' we'll get that water out of ya, okay?

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[thxforthememories]

I'm not that literal.

[But you are pretty literal, Kagerou. He nods.]

One or two. It's strange to say. Very strange.

[There is the tiniest flicker of a smile.]

Drift is... looking out for me as well. That counts as a friend, doesn't it? [And then he sort of sags in relief.] Drain it all out. I don't like this sloshing.

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[inferiordude]

Yer preeeetty literal.

[The smile is happily noted! Soundwave beams brightly.]

Mm, I think so. I'm sure he feels the same way.

Heh, an' we will.

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[thxforthememories]

I'm working on that.

[He's a little struck by that smile. That's... really impressive.]

I'm... glad to hear you say so. It's good to know I'm not imagining it.

ACTION;

[inferiordude]

'Course not.

C'mon. I'll get you to the medbay and get you to be more comfortable, yeah? I'm sure Drift is waiting on you.

ACTION;

[thxforthememories]

[He nods.]

I will... try not to make either of you more concerned.

[And, somewhat awkwardly, considering he's a social recluse and is not in much of a position to do so... tilts his head up, to tap his forehead against the underside of Soundwave's chin.]

[Trying to mimic what he was given, earlier.]

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[inferiordude]

Thanks. I can't, um. Can't really stand the idea of losin' more friends, heh.

[So it'd be good if Kagerou was more careful.

At the little nuzzle, Soundwave is pleasantly surprised before he returns the gesture affectionately with a happy hum.

Yes good.]

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[thxforthememories]

No. I don't like the idea of it, either.

[Especially since he has about as many as he can count on one hand.]

[That... is good.]

[He'll content himself with that until they make it back.]