re_alignment | [Video] [Originating from: Junk Pile] [Locked to: Drift]

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[Video] [Originating from: Junk Pile] [Locked to: Drift]

[He's honestly not certain if their usual familiarity applies, so forgive him if he seems stiff and formal.]

Drift. Hello. Vector Prime informed that he slowed the progress of the disease. And as I understand it you are no longer contagious as well.

[There's obvious relief in his voice. You can't even imagine.]

I...regret that our earlier meeting was so strained. Perhaps we can try again?

((hopefully I've done this right..?))

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[You just like adding to the 'If Only' pile, don't you? Hopefully Wing is a little less of both now.]

Not really an adequate term is it? [A knowing shrug.] But it's the one I choose. Diminish the effect by diminishing the words. It's a small thing, but sometimes all the small things add up. I'd rather place emphasis on the other, better, parts of life. I need to have power over the past, not let it have power over me, and any way I can take back that power, I will.

[He smiles.] I don't mind sharing them.

It should. But in the grand scheme of things should one need a brand or a faction to exemplify those traits?

A grand hope. And a worthy one. [He smiles. It's a little odd, being on the other side of this conversation with you, but it touches him deeply.] I wish I could help you. [Except there's this issue of being stuck here. And what happens if they try to go back.]

[He's had a long time to build that pile, Wing. It was maybe a few days ago for you, but he's had night after night, playing 'what if'.]

[It makes sense, but...] Some things refuse to be controlled by words, though.

[Drift sighs, swiping at the stain on his Autobrand.] We shouldn't. But we do. We need something to unite us. Even our quest--it was for our goal. But that was hope and joining behind hope was better than this.

I wish you could come back. Just you...you'd be enough to change things.

[True, but it's Wing's pile you're adding to this time. Share and share alike is it?]

It's our outlook that's important, the words just help remind us of what that outlook can and should be. But it's true, it's a small solution for a small part of the problem. Just repeated daily. [That's no small thing.]

Symbols are powerful. We need a new one with new meaning and new hope. One that doesn't carry the tarnish of war. Your quest is a good one, we should try to see you back to it.

I... [Wing's not sure how to respond. Changing a single person's path yes, but inspiring a whole race? He's both honored and humbled by your words.] I would come, and do what I could, in any way possible.

[Guilt tripping Drift about guilt trips. Nicely done. ]

[Right, Drift. Outlook. Optimism. You'd had this all settled, until....Wing. It's hard to leave the past behind when suddenly your greatest regret is standing in front of you. ]

I know.

[You make tragedy sound like a rash, Wing.]

[And then you hit him with things like that. Help him go back. He wants to go back but...you're not there. He shutters his optics for a long moment; he gets the unspoken message.]

[And then shrugs, forcing a smile.]

What matters is now, though. If the past isn't worth mourning, neither's any of that. Right?

[Hey, what was that about guilt trips? Your greatest regret could always go hang out with someone else, there are other cute Decepticons around here he could try converting you know.]

[Hopefully that polar effect Wing has on your optimism isn't permanent. That could get awfully depressing.]

[And Wing does have that aggravating habit of putting others before himself.]

[He smiles at your words, because yes this is the moment and it's best to live in it.]

Yes. Here and now. And for all we know, maybe there are answers lurking here. Maybe we can learn from these Primes.

[You don't think he isn't afraid of that? He figures it's merely a matter of time, honestly.]

[So much for staying in the moment.]

We can. And maybe we can help. Here. [Not 'back home' because Wing doesn't really have one of those. ]

[No he didn't. Because no one could replace you.]

[There will be others. He'll see to it.]

I think the people here might need us too. [And maybe this could be home, for the time being. Wing would like that, if he could be here and have both the sky, and you.]

I hope they don't need me, what I can do.

[All Drift can do is kill. That's no way to build a society.]

But...[He's trying not to give into the temptation: Wing, here, alive, a new place, hope. ] There has to be something I can do. [Other than leak on things.]

You can still defend people Drift. Why do you think the Knights train in combat yet still promote peaceful means?

[But have you ever had a chance to do anything else? Here's your chance.]

You still have contributions you can make aside from that. This place, even though the Primes are here there's little power structure beyond that. There will be power plays and positioning beneath them, and likely old rivalries and animosities to go with it. I'd rather not see our history repeated here. You have a unique viewpoint in that you've served on, and believed in, both sides.

I know. That's what I try to do. But it's harder than it looks.

[Sorry, Dent. You looked like a threat.]

You're right. And we need to be on our guard, all of us.

You especially. Be careful whom you trust. [Drift? Overprotective?]

Yes, it is. [Just killing is the easy route.] But for all its difficulty its results are often more rewarding.

[With a name like, maybe he's better off now..?]

We do. Not so much that it has us jumping at shadows, but we should be wary and even...proactive where we can be.

[It's honestly hard to fault you for that Drift. Just don't smother him too much!] I will be more careful yes. But that is also harder than it looks.

We're still waiting to see that.

[Hopeful, but honestly, not much has gone right for the Lost Light.]

Just do your best. [He nods.] You always do.

There's at least some personal satisfaction in doing the right thing though.

[He smiles in affirmation.] And I'll trust you to be a sounding board when I need it.

It's different when you know it's the right thing.

[Which he does, now. He'd been fooled before, but he knows this is what they need to do.]

[He grins.] More like your throwing toy.

This is true, yes. [And Wing is so very gratified that they share these views now.]

[He chuckles.] Why not both?

[Not that he needs to throw you around anymore. Chasing with swords though is a different matter.]

[Drift may catch on slowly, but it happens. Eventually.]

Why not? [He grins.] Because you'll have to catch me, next time.

[Oh, yes, chasing with large sharp objects? MUCH safer. You're in for a surprise, Wing.]

[He hopes.]

[Big things take a little while to sink in.]

Oh-ho? Is that so? It's not like you to run so is this a game, a race?

[Look what you've done. He needs so little encouragement to be sportive.]

[Are you getting Drift in a cocky mood? Apparently so.]

Why? You afraid you might lose to a grounder?

[Needs even less. Yes. Drift is even competitive about who is more competitive.]

[You started it. Looks like that cocky mood's gotten into Wing too.]

[He scoffs a bit.] Wait, are you honestly suggesting...?

[Oh dear. Add Wing's playful spirit into the mix and... This could be bad for the neighborhood.]

Did I stutter?

[Sorry, Wing. You were a good influence on Drift, but then he joined the Wreckers. Needlessly Competitive about Everything is the air they ventilate with.]

Unless, of course, you're afraid.

[A hearty laugh. Oh, you are really pushing it mister.]

Afraid? Drift, you haven't even named the game yet. All I hear is a lot of windy bluster, and it's no louder than that which passes under my wing panels I might add.

[Maybe you're rubbing off on Wing now, but really this was inevitable. Your relationship was founded in competition after all.]

[Had to bring up flying again? Like you're so superior? Hnf. He's got you.]

Maybe it'll be something underwater.

[At least that would suck for both of you?]

[Just pressing the advantage. Generally a good tactic.]

Oh! [WELP, now he's intrigued.] That could be...fun. [He thinks.] But are there any bodies of water around big enough? You know, I should really find out. Survey the area. I wonder if the First Forged have maps?

[What have you done!?]

[Tactics, from the mech who has fought ONE battle.]

We can find one. Unless you have a better suggestion.

[Credits where your aft is, Wing. Oh, now there's a saucy thought. ]

That's a good question. I think the topography keeps changing, at least here in the Junk Pile.

[!!! ... That you participated in anyway.]

No, oh no. I like it. I'll start looking tomorrow. [That twinkle in his optic? It's almost blinding even from where you are.]

[Hmm, if only credits had a use here. Maybe you'll have to find a one.]

But uh... your thoughts on what the something part of 'something underwater' should be?

[Welp, guess it'll just have to be outside the Junk Pile. There's a whole lot of Cybertron to explore!]

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