AUDIO;

[engrishdetective]

Hey, so I realized something sort of important. Well, besides the whole fuel issue for McCrane, Deckerd and me, plus the fact the humans probably are sorely missing what it's like to have a bath and I myself am regretting the lack of polish--

But, no, besides all that. I checked the date and I realized: OH NO! I am in dire need of fireworks.

So give me a ring if you happen to spot any. This is terribly important! It's for fancy Earth reasons, I swear.

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[Audio]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

[Wheeljack wasn't one for polish and preening, so he almost ignored the entire message. Really, was this the time to be focusing on things like waxing and buffing? Then again, if you were Knock Out, that'd be your number one priority.

But no, it was the very end that caught his attention.]

Fireworks, huh?

[Audio]

[engrishdetective]

Yo, Wheeljack! I had a feeling you might appreciate this.

Absolutely. The flashier, the better. Heck, at this rate, I might even accept sparklers.

[Audio]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

You're speakin' my language, Gunmax. Pretty sure I could pull something together real quick for ya.

[Really, just the idea of assembling any kind of explosive was appealing to him.]

[Video]

[mccrane]

[McCrane turns on the video, just so he can stare.]

...

[Where are your priorities, Gunmax?]

[Video]

[engrishdetective]

Problem, McCrane? Or are you stuck?

Need some oil? Hm?

[Video]

[mccrane]

N...No.

I just...

[He shakes his head, showing you that he definitely is not stuck!]

Fireworks?

[video]

[not_halfbaked]

...Fireworks?....

[Korra BEAMS.]

Is it for a festival from your world?

[engrishdetective]

Something like that!

In two days, there's a celebration in the country I was constructed in. It's called Independence Day. Bummer that we don't have a beach to properly celebrate on, but as long as we have fireworks, I think I can deal.

[not_halfbaked]

The only fireworks I can do are from my bending, but you'll love it!

What's Independence Day about?

[patokichi]

Gunmax! You cannot be serious. Where are your priorities?

[engrishdetective]

Whaaat?

[patokichi]

Gunmax, I'm serious! What are you even thinking?

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[wakizashi_straight]

Fireworks?

[Dont get him wrong, he knows what they are. He's just slightly confused about the reasoning. This isn't anywhere near New Year's celebrations time. Any of them, really.

Though he gets the feeling that 'fancy Earth reasons' is the best excuse ever.]

VIDEO;

[engrishdetective]

Hey, Noisy Boy! I know you're from Japan, but let's face it -- we could use a bit of fun.

Consider yourself officially invited for my little Independence Day celebration.

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[wakizashi_straight]

[Independence Day? Ooooh, now he gets it. Is it really that close?]

I may be from Japan, but I have been to America many times. I would be honored to come to your celebration.

[raceme]

Might I ask what do you need fireworks for sir Gunmax?

[engrishdetective]

I need fireworks for a little holiday celebration. Know where I can go for some, Blurr?

[winged_knight]

[This seems like an offcolor request given the current situation but Wing decides that must be why it's perfect.]

Fireworks? I do love a good fireworks show. But for fancy Earth reasons? Do tell!?

[Pardon him, he's excitable sometimes.] Ah, sorry, I don't believe we've formerly met yet. I am Wing. I believe I've already met your other two compatriots.

[engrishdetective]

Well, it's to celebrate an Earth holiday. Particularly, the country I was made in. It's going to be something we call Independence Day. It's usually celebrated with a bunch of fireworks.

Yo, Wing. I'm Gunmax. You talked to Deckerd and McCrane?

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[4_toteachus]

[Fireworks? Oh no, Four doesn't like things that explode.]

Explosions are scary though, why do you need fireworks?

AUDIO;

[engrishdetective]

For a holiday. They're not explosions for fighting, but it's more like... a light show with a bit of a boom to it.

But no one is supposed to get hurt during fireworks.

[Audio]

[clay_doll]

[Annie really needs to learn how to text message.]

...i-if you get what you need for the fireworks...can...can anyone come to watch? O-or will it be a private celebration...?

[Audio]

[engrishdetective]

[That's heck of a small voice. Although Gunmax is usually boisterous, he pauses and lowers his tone somewhat.]

Anyone who isn't looking for a fight is welcome. You wanna come watch with the rest of us?

[brokendown]

[[ooc btw Breakdown gave that energon to mccrane for his post. But this would take place before then.]]

Oh, hey, Gunmax! You made it out of that big mess alive. I'm up at a workshop about 50 or so clicks southeast of the junk. Me and the doc - yeah, the guy I was looking for - uh, we got lots of stuff around here. Probably not any small human fireworks, though. I'll keep an eye out, though.

[Pause in the feed, but he's still online. Mostly mulling over the weird experience he had with the mech who... wasn't quite a mech. Eh, he was a friendly enough drone, and Breakdown still thinks he should get them over with him and Knock Out. Rally the forces, etc.]
I'll send the location. You and the other two should come see how it is around the forge. I'll look for some petrorab- petrochamel- petrochomcols for you guys. There's probably something 'round here that doesn't work on energon.

Oh yeah! You guys should try energon out!

[engrishdetective]

Yo, Breakdown! Glad you're in one piece yourself.

I appreciate the offer. I'll be sure to stop by sometime soon. It's not like I don't have tons of free time now.

I heard about energon. McCrane seems concerned about how it'll affect our systems.