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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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ACTION;

[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.

ACTION;

[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.

ACTION;

[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?

ACTION;

[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.

ACTION;

[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.

ACTION;

[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.]

ACTION;

[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.]

ACTION;

[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.]