re_alignment | [voice] Posting from the Solian sector

[ After being informed by Drift that biological warfare is still a Thing in at least one of the dimensions represented here, Ratchet's decided to play things safe in terms of infection control. This is why you're being treated to a voice-post, featuring the gruff voice of our favourite Autobot medic right now. ]

Right. Well. I don't care what kind of grudges you've got, but whether you're Autobot, Decepticon or something else, things like illness and contagious disease are an issue here, especially given our ... questionable resources. So, since there seems to be a sizable population of Cybertronians around, I'd request that any and all of you come find me if you're in need of medical attention. I can't promise to fix anything that ails you, but I can at least scan you and tell you what I'd need to fix things.

And I can promise that the longer you wait on finding me for medical attention, the more annoyed I will be that you waited. Keep that in mind if you're on the fence about things.

[ Yep. That was quite obviously a threat. Ratchet's a doctor, not a nursemaid. ]

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I swabbed a sample of the infected ... liquid against a bit of test-appropriate live-metal in a controlled container. The disease kept attacking what there was of Drift's tissue in itself, but left the other live sample clear. Given Drift's actions before, which implied a relatively swift transmission, I'd say that test's results were as best as we can get in terms of proving that it's no longer contagious.

[ Ratchet pauses, then, thinking over his decisions. ] Although I do realize that I may have put a bit more faith in the powers of the Firstforged than I should have.

[ It's hard, that admission, but it's one that he has to make, given that the one he's talking to is a medic and will recognize his failings, whether he admits them or not... and now he's going to huff and change the subject. ]

Well, if you're interested, I could probably come take a look. I'm probably going to end up building a set of servos for one of the other mechs here, so finding the materials to make you a pair wouldn't be a huge inconvenience. I don't know if they'll be as good as what you were sparked with, but at least you'd have servos to work with.

I see. I'm assuming that means you also have access to a lab? [Because Pharma is pretty proud of his right now. He will also have to duplicate your test with a sample from his own infected rust before he believes he's not contagious.]

Certainly sounds like they've managed to charm you pretty quickly. [He still doesn't believe in this 'magic' stuff.]

Oh? [A Ratchet supplying him hands? How ironic. And it means that either this is the one from his world who has conveniently forgotten the whole incident like Drift, or its a different version. How interesting...]

Someone else here is missing their hands? What an odd coincidence.

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No, just a basic kit that I keep with me in case of emergencies. Keeping a test for contagion around in the middle of a war where the enemy has been known to use biological agents is ... generally considered to be a good idea, after all. [ If Ratchet sounds a bit pained, it's because he didn't always keep that particular part of his kit with him, and it's lead to issues before. ]

They are rather magnificent. Can you blame me? [ Yep, definitely sounding a bit sheepish there. ]

It's... it's less that he's missing his hands and more that he was constructed without them. I still have to manufacture them for him, though.

Ah, you're a field medic. Yes, preparedness is of the utmost importance in such volatile situations. I treat emergency patients myself- just generally in a clinic.

[Pharma can't help but laugh.] Mm, if you say so. They have been generous to me at the very least.

Constructed without? That is an odd configuration... A drone of some kind?

Yes, I am. I find it's more useful for me to be out in the field where I can treat people more swiftly. [ Not that he has a problem with mechs who stay back in clinics. There's uses for both kinds of medics, after all. ]

Oh? Have they gifted you with anything?

[ A pause as Ratchet tries to get his thoughts together. ] I'm not quite sure. He seems sentient enough, but given that he has no vocalizer to speak with and no hands to write with, communication has been tricky.

I have been given living quarters and use of this well maintained laboratory. Also an acolyte to serve as my errand mech. [He's proud of that.]

Virtually no means of communication.... [Sounds like someone wanted this bot to be quiet for a reason. How intriguing.] I must confess, I would love to get my hands on him for some exploration.

When I have hands, that is.

Impressive. [ Ratchet is somewhat jealous, because lab, but he's also rather glad that he doesn't need an errand mech because... hands. ]

No, none thus far. Although, I suppose with the Link, he's much more verbose now. [Ratchet doesn't really like the way that Pharma used the word "exploration", but he'll let it ride. Maybe it was just a slip. ]

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