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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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[wakizashi_straight]

[Noisy Boy waits patiently, then considers the option when it's offered. Text to voice... the closest he was originally installed with was voice recognition.

Which, after his conversation with one of the Starscreams, he's reluctant to mention.]

That is not something I was originally designed with. Though that might have been included in the device.

[He'll have to check for it and figure out how to get it working.]

[mccrane]

It may take some practice to determine the full scope of it's functionality. We could open a private channel sometime, if you want to try without disturbing anyone.

[wakizashi_straight]

I would appreciate that.

[He's not used to having issues but he certainly doesn't want to disrupt the rest with them.]

[mccrane]

Then you have my leave, whenever it is convenient for you.

[He nods, once, in respect. He was not far off from where you are now, once, knowing very little about the world except what was required to do his job. He wants to see you grow.]

[wakizashi_straight]

Thank you. You are a good bot, McCrane. It has been some time since I encountered one.

[Underground bots and the latest G3s in the League haven't exactly been... to his standards of conduct, exactly. Though he might just miss that respect, who knows.

That, and having help with something this new is important to him.]

[mccrane]

It is the duty of the Brave police to protect and serve. [He stands proud.]

However, it is also enjoyable.

I am only sad that you were lacking for so long. [Because, really, everyone deserves at least one friend.]

[wakizashi_straight]

We do not have much interaction outside of the ring.

As well, there are few still working from my early years in the League, when I knew bots better. [Through combat, admittedly, but still. He's learned a lot about bots from their styles.]

Things will be different here, I am certain.