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[mccrane]

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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[mccrane]

Human-sized. [Of course.]

Most things on my world weren't scaled to robots.

[He likes the idea of this practical science.] I will bring you an empty vehicle the first chance that I get. The sooner this problem is solved... [He looks down at himself, and his very charred paint-job.] ...the sooner we'll be able to spend our time on more important tasks.

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[nexicpolarity]

More mechs than humans here, and I still remember when there weren't any at all. [he chuckles, then nods]

Bring it over, let me know if you need help. We'll work something out, one way or another.

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[mccrane]

There are so many of you. It has taken some getting used to.

[It's taken a LOT of getting used to! However, he smiles, and nods.] Thank you, ah...

[SUDDEN HORRIFIED LOOK OF NOT KNOWING PROTOCOL.]

...

What do you prefer to be called?

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[nexicpolarity]

[HEY MAN CALM DOWN he's chill. have Nexus hold up a hand]

Nexus is fine. There's enough of us Primes that if you use that, you'll have half of Cybertron looking at you.

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[mccrane]

Nexus, then. [He smiles.] Thank you.

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[nexicpolarity]

Hey, better than leaving you guys to rust, right?