[Video][Transmitting from the Junk Pile]

[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?

Comments

[video]

[mccrane]

[McCrane is pretty depressed about it, but he's less depressed than he would be if that was his upholstery smoking, right now.]

I still owe you thanks for bringing it.

You can get more, can't you?

Re: [video]

[brokendown]

It's kinda what we eat, but yeah, I can get more. Wherever we are, there's lots of energon to go around. 'Specially back in the warehouses. I guess you owe me, but I don't keep track of that stuff. Ask Knock Out if he wants anything.

I was hoping it'd work out though. Then maybe we could all get together for a high grade night.

[video]

[mccrane]

I am glad there is more for you. [He wishes he had more to look forward to, himself.] I'll do that. Knockout has been invaluable to us, so far.

[As far as he knows, you and Knockout are both lovely, upstanding Cybertronian citizens.]

What is high grade?

[Because it's hard to believe Energon can get more concentrated than it is.]

Re: [video]

[brokendown]

High Grade is superfine processed Energon. You can get it in a buncha forms, it's just a catchall. Great when you mix it with other stuff like metal oxides. Had it with oil once ; wasn't that bad. So I guess I understand what you guys drink.

[video]

[mccrane]

[McCrane completely misses the idea, and hones in onto the mixture fact.]

Does it dilute well enough for our engines to process, do you think?

Re: [video]

[brokendown]

Yanno, I... I don't know. I guess maybe you could test it?

[video]

[mccrane]

If we end up with enough spare gasoline, I think I must. [He'll have to find another car engine, though.]

Your help was truly appreciated, Breakdown.