[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]

You were the bravest, then.

[He can respect bravery. Being told that helping was a waste of energy, however, he wasn't so thrilled about. You're talking about his job, there.]

You have heard of 'friends,' yes?

Re: [Video]

[sparkless]

[...! No one...has ever described him that way. Well, except himself.]

Ehr. Yes. Very observant of you to say so.

[Sneer] What use are friends to a decepticon?

[Video]

[mccrane]

We have good and bad qualities, all of us.

[You remind him of the Chieftains, in a way. You almost seem to be having fun, but your outlook is so...selfish. However, your last question is met with a blank stare, because he's taking it seriously.]

...

I don't know. What use aren't they?

Re: [Video]

[sparkless]

[Starscream seems to be a little low on the good qualities, if his clones are any indication.]

I can't afford to be bothered with personal relationships while we are at war! They would just get in the way.

[Video]

[mccrane]

[That, actually, is a pretty good reason. On the other hand, McCrane is so used to friendship being the glue that holds the Brave Police together, that he literally cannot understand.]

Wouldn't war be the best time to have someone to rely on?

Re: [Video]

[sparkless]

How naive! It's the best time to be the leader of an army- not someone's friend.

[Video]

[mccrane]

[How strange.]

You can't do both?

Re: [Video]

[sparkless]

Rrgh, I don't need any friends! You Earth bots are just as bad as the humans that built you! Everything is about teamwork and friendship with you people!

Give it a rest!

[Video]

[mccrane]

I didn't realize friendship was so abhorrent to you, I apologize.

[He's boggled.]

You really have never had someone to watch your back?

Re: [Video]

[sparkless]

Listen, I'm only in it for myself. I have to watch my own back.

[Video]

[mccrane]

That is a lot of back to watch.

[He sees those wings, and those shoulders. You're big. This definitely sounded like the Cheiftains, then, with the small exception being that they'd at least had each other.]

I will look for your data-pad. I hope you will find something to entertain yourself with, alone, with in the meantime.