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[4_toteachus]

[Well... okay he's never seen anything like this before. Is it like a typewriter? Because he knows how to use a typewriter. Four doesn't really understand what a "network" is, but he's determined to find out. He's been told that this will help him communicate with others, and... as frightening as that is, he really, really, really wants to talk with people.

Even the robots, who he figures can't all be bad...

Right?

He plays around with it a little, and accidentally turns on the video function. Tiny optics blink out onto the network, and he continues fiddling around with it until he manages the texting function.]

areallofyoulostlikeiam?

[Wait, how do you do spaces? Give him a moment, he'll figure this out.]

My name is 4.

There are a lot of machines and living things here. I have never seen anything like you before.

can you answer some of my questions please?

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[4_toteachus]

[Four sits in complete awe, having totally not expected that. That robot just turned into a bird-like machine creation! That is so mind blowing he can't even...

Wait, they all do that? He recalls one or two of the robots he's seen have tires or something similar on them. This bears further investigation.]

That is amazing! You're amazing!

What purpose does transforming serve to Cyberronians? Did I spell that right? Also, what else can you do besides transform?

[What do you want to talk about Four for? Giant robots are far more interesting.]

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[winged_knight]

[Wing is not vain, but nor is he shy. He preens a bit in the light of your awe, offering a bright smile in return.]

I agree! It offers a versatility and freedom of movement other races do not have. Aside from that reason, our altmodes also allow us the blend into our surroundings, which is helpful when traveling to other worlds. How we developed this ability though is so buried in ancient history that it is difficult to say what is fact and what is legend however.

And you're close, there's a hard "T" in the middle there. It derives from the planet name Cyber-T-R-O-N.

What else can I do? Well, a whole lot of things, though most relatively mundane by comparison. Read, write, sing, dance, love, hate...our race is capable of most all the things typical for sentient and sapient races. I suppose when it comes to special things I can do, the most notable would be my skill in combat with swords. I like to help and protect people.

[Wing seems to be in his element. He is talking about his people and making a friend--he hopes--in the process! And he'll get you talking at some point 4! Tiny stitched creations are just as interesting!]

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[4_toteachus]

Cybertron.

So you are like humans, except you are made of metal and can transform. You all possess the ability to think and feel, and I can guess you know the difference between right and wrong, going by human example here. Knowing this makes you all seem less frightening.

I always thought that machines were made to do nothing more than destroy. I can see that I was wrong.

Can I see your songs and dances sometime? I have only read about them in books, and I think it would be interesting to see you do them.

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[winged_knight]

From what little I know of humans, that's correct. And we do know the difference between right and wrong, but opinions on how to interpret that can vary. My kind have been in an ages long war that comes down to an argument over what is "right" for our people.

I'm glad I've convinced you that not all machines are bad. [He grins, then sobers a little.] But don't get me wrong, some machines really are made for war, even some of us. But I think that can apply to people too in a way, so they are not so different.

[Wing chuckles at your request.] I think something can be arranged. I have holo--video recordings at the very least, if we can find a way to view them. Or...I suppose baring that a performance of some kind could be arranged?