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I might have accidentally started the fireworks early.

[The edges of his plating are singed, and just behind him the very flaming carcass of an automobile is roaring in its death throes.]

Energon, it seems, is not a viable replacement for gasoline. [He is grateful he didn't try consuming it before this test, and even more grateful that he managed to start the vehicle from a distance.]

[Since. Ah. It exploded.]

I don't suppose anyone has any suggestions? Or a way to convert us to a different fuel source?

Or some wash-cloths and soap?

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[He snorts.] Knock that off and just use it, McCrane. I'll have it ready for you.

...It's been tough, but we'll manage. Don't we always?

[You haven't talked to any of the Brave Police, have you Starscream.]

...

[McCrane stares.]

I was made on Earth.

[Nooooope.]

[Silence]

.......

[UPROARIOUS LAUGHTER] YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME! I mean, really? Are you serious? HA! Where's your pull string? Or do they get a big key and wind you up?

If it did not work in one direction, I have doubts about it working in the other.

[He appreciates the info, though! Even if it is kind of depressing.]

Energon doesn't seem to have the same combustion properties that gasoline has. I don't believe it burns.

[He looks back at the burning car, which is trying to reject his hypothesis. That had to be burning because of the oil, though, since...]

It just explodes.

[Tell that to the shrapnel back there by the car.]

I'll add it to the list.

[The ever growing list of items that might keep them alive for a little longer. He's getting really, really tired of digging in the trash, but all he can do is sigh, and look himself over.]

...

[His hands are singed, too. McCrane is going to be glad for the fireworks display, because otherwise me might start to get depressed. He doesn't like the idea of depression being in his emotions set.]

Can you tell me what they look like?

Wouldn't be much of a Wrecker if I didn't.

[THOSE THINGS ARE FOR GIRLS.]

...Huh. Well, keep lookin' in that junk pile. I'm sure somethin'll pop up.

I'll keep my eye out too. But for right now, I'd put that fire out.

Then we're in a similar predicament. Are you from earth?

[Last he checked, generators needed fuel to run. Batteries, on the other hand...]

I have seen batteries in the Junk Pile. What size are you looking for...ah. [What a perfectly normal name you have! Sounds like 'Drill Boy.'] Noisy Boy.

That would be appreciated, Korra.

[It really would. Its been burning for a while, now, and it doesn't seem interested in going out. He hadn't realized how horrible burned car would smell, and he really hopes that smell is only coming from the car, and not him.]

[Wait. Water?]

[Please be his new best friend. ;-; Its horrible being all sooty like this. He's worried that the metal might have gotten strained, and he won't know until after the burn marks are gone.]

Ratchet and I are talking. Is that water something you can afford to spare?

[Practicality first. Practicality. And if it is water freely offered, then he will take it gladly.]

[As a robot who turns into a car, Drift is trying very hard not to notice that automobilicide.]

It's portable. Like a weapons case. Silver. Has a spiral-wound hose on the top that jacks into a feed port in the mech.

[He notices the hands.]

You better see Ratchet about those. Before he hunts you down.

I am. I was designed and built in Japan.

[Mentioning it seems to get a positive reaction around here mostly. And since his own video isn't on to show off his kanji...]

Ah. I have regenerating batteries. I do not think replacements could be found in the Junk Pile. [And none of the mechanics he knows are here to replace them anyway.]

Alright.

[Between your rag and Korra's water, he might actually be able to look a bit more normal again.] I will be sure to wash it before it is returned.

[Your optimism is appreciated.]

We do. And we will. But perhaps I'm looking forward to your fireworks more than I expected to.

They'll be nicer than mine.

[He is starting to get what you meant by all that needing a break stuff.]

[Korra arrives, gasping. She quickly scans the fire, and with a bending gesture, begins to lower the fire. It shrinks, and then finally just dies, leaving a smoldering wreck behind. She turns to face McCrane.]

It's not a problem, I can bend any of the gunk out when I'm done.

[Korra has tied the bottle to her waist with her pelt, until she finds something like a waterskin with a strap. She uncaps the bottle, and bends the water out, beginning to rinse McCrane.]

Try to stay still, okay? I'll let you know when I'm done.

There are more of you who make explosives for fun?

[He can't believe that you are serious.]

...

[Though he does glance back at the fire.] Korra has been in contact with me. She should be arriving soon to fix the situation.

[Especially because there is a lovely couch nearby that looks like it might catch.]

No big deal if you can't.

[It's not easy being the optimistic one, but he's giving it a shot.]

Heh, and more colorful.

Take a load off when you stop by for the fireworks. I'll, ah. Have some fuel.

It's Ratchet

Well, guess I'd be what you'd call the expert in explosives. We're just good at wreckin'.

...

[Wait.]

Thought Korra was only good at startin' fires.

Oh gosh. Well at least you're not injured.

[RELIEF.]

I'll head on over. There are a few scraps of cloth I've picked up, so we'll get you cleaned up as much as we can.

And that's the idea, hopefully. Or one of the mechs in charge of the temples. One of them might be knowledgeable about it. I've been meaning to contact Prima, so I'll see if I can discuss it with him.

Yes, it's got a lot more... energy in it. We'd have to do some extreme dilutions in order to make it work. But what to dilute it with ...

[ He starts muttering to himself, looking off screen as if he's been distracted... which he has. By SCIENCE. ]

[McCrane does not understand what is funny, here.]

[Well, no, that isn't entirely accurate. He understands what you find to be funny, but you're obviously just missing a piece of the picture. Your humans obviously don't build robots like him. Your Earth obviously is not the same.]

I am serious.

I am a member of the Brave Police Force. We are sentient, just as Cybertronians are.

You didn't know before I told you, after all.

[McCrane wishes he could offer a suggestion. He's far from a scientist himself, but he's the closest thing they have, and he wants to know what all those mumbles are about.]

Would alcohol work? That should be something you can synthesize. [It would be terrible for their engines, but it would be better than death.]

I am sorry to have tried something so dangerous without warning you first.

[He just hadn't expected this result.]

Deckerd... [How can you be so nice? ;-; He doesn't want to stay all sooty.] Thank you, Deckerd.

Perhaps we can make a trip, after the fireworks? There are some things I have been wanting to ask Prima, as well.

Ooo, you think you're hot stuff for being sentient, hm? Excuse me if I'm not impressed.

We're not only sentient, but superior in every way. Design, aesthetics, energy consumption. Just to name a few.

It's okay. Just as long as you're in one piece. I'll be over soon.

[He nods.]

Certainly, I'd feel better having you along.

[McCrane nods, listening carefully to the description. He is pretty sure he hasn't seen anything like that, so far, but he's only covered a fraction of the Junk Pile.]

...?

[Oh, the hands.]

It is mostly cosmetic, I think.

Cosmetic, and a bit painful. If this were a fight, I wouldn't notice, but...

This is not a fight. There is nothing we have to do here except find gasoline, or die.

[He's pretty sure you're still in a worse boat, though.]

Are you doing any better?

You as well? [Its actually so relieving to hear that he smiles.] Can I see what you look like?

[McCrane doesn't know why this is all in text. It is a little worrying, but...still! Japan!]

You need a particular charger, then. An electrical outlet?

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