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[rungout]

[If Rung's headache hadn't been bad enough, it was made ten times worse by all the information that had been dumped on him essentially. The psychotherapist is clearly showing signs of his discomfort, optics dim as he fiddles with something--the model of the arc he'd brought with him unintentionally--the new glyph on his arm just barely visible at the angle he's standing at.]

I'm still not completely convinced that I'm not having some sort of odd hallucination but I suppose I should do as was suggested and put out a call.

[He pauses, glancing down at the model in his hands before he seems to gather his wits again, lifting his head.]

I am Rung, an Autobot, obviously. I am looking for anyone that was, perhaps, on board the Lost Light. If what I was told is true, I would like to at least be sure others are safe, if they ended up here as well.

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[Voice]

[docbot]

I ... if you're from the Lost Light, but certainly a few of your crew mates might have landed here. Is the name Drift familiar at all?

[He speaks a bit hesitantly, but his voice might sound a touch familiar, given that he's an alternate universe version of someone Rung knows fairly well.]

Re: [Voice]

[rungout]

Yes, I am familiar with Drift!

[There's a pause and the phrase 'you could hear the gears turning' was never more appropriate.]

..Ratchet?

[video]

[whirlybird_of_prey]

[Have a video feed with a giant yellow optic.]

[Staring.]


[Some more staring.]

So you say.

[SUSPICIOUS? Whirl?!?!]

Re: [video]

[rungout]

[He startles slightly, fumbling with the model ark before managing to clutch it to his chest, saving it from being dropped. There's a pause as Rung stares right back, optics getting just a touch brighter with a sense of familiarity.]

Whirl? [Relief spreads over Rung's face.] I'm so glad you're alright.

[video]

[sword_redemption]

It's not a hallucination.

[A probably not-really-that-convincing smile. You may wish it was. It's not been a fun week for Drift. ] I'm here. And Perceptor. Fortress Maximus.

And Whirl.

Re: [video]

[rungout]

[Rung's shoulders sag slightly with more apparent relief though it falters away after a moment because of the smile Drift's wearing.]

I see. Well, at least I know I'm not alone, even if the circumstances are a bit unfavorable.

Are you alright?

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

Ah, Rung - I'd say it's nice to see you're here, but that is debatable. When I arrived here, I came with only your report on First Aid and nothing more, actually. [Just in case the splotchy paint job doesn't do it:] I'm Ambulon.

[ooc: nooo idea if these two met face to face prior to post-red rust disaster. i can't remember if canon mentioned it or my brain is on vacation.]

[rungout]

Ambulon. I've heard of you, yes. And I suppose it is pretty debatable given how odd this place is. [And it wasn't exactly comforting knowing that he'd apparently fallen through a rift in time.] My report? Really?






[ooc: That's..a good question. I'm not sure if they did either. :X]

[video]

[aerospacecommander]

Okay, I thought Lost Light was a stupid name, but Rung is even worse.

Re: [video]

[rungout]

I'm sorry that my name and the name of the ship I was on aren't to your liking?

[There's a hesitance in Rung as he responds, the seeker familiar to him but, as he's learning, he can't assume anything at this point.]

[Video]

[kingofthetvworld]

...Can't you just turn the light back on?

[Because CLEARLY that is the most important thing to bring up.]

Re: [Video]

[rungout]

I suppose I could but the Lost Light is the name of the ship I was on.

[The innocence of the question is a nice chance of pace really, enough so to make Rung relax just a bit. For now.]

[Text]

[4_toteachus]

The Lost Light is an interesting name for a ship.

Why is it called that?

Re: [Text]

[rungout]

I'm not completely sure. It wasn't my choice to be honest.

[Video]

[littlecrowgirl]

[Here Rung, have a teenage girl.]

I feel like I've heard that name...

Re: [Video]

[rungout]

[He stares for a moment, something he's been finding himself doing quite a bit since he sent out his video feed.]

Oh? I...interesting. And you are..?

[Video]

[dontasktrix]

[It's Slipstream, clearly a Decepticon, when the brands on her fanning wings come into view, but she's trying to sound pleasant.]

So, Rung, I suppose the acolytes explained the situation. Do you happen to know of a Starscream, you know, where you're from?

Re: [Video]

[rungout]

[He seems to be attracting a few of those and he really isn't sure what to make of it but, since she is trying to sound pleasant, he does the same.]

I do, yes. He is a former Decepticon, considering the war has ended and whatnot. May I ask who you are?

[Because he can't remember ever hearing about a female seeker.]

video;

[ex_dishonestly997]

...I feel like I say this a lot, but it's good to know you're not all dead. From where we were standing, it looked an awful lot like the Lost Light exploded on takeoff.

Re: video;

[rungout]

Oh...Oh that's..not good. It was fairly bad on our end but I didn't realize just how bad it all might of looked to those of you watching, considering we still aren't really sure what happened.

VIDEO;

[inferiordude]

Hey, dude! I remember hearin' about you. Yeah, tons of the Lost Light dudes are here. I dunno who all yer lookin' for, but sounds like you got friends in th' right places! Rockin'.

Re: VIDEO;

[rungout]

[The psychotherapist finds himself really, really, unsure of how to take the bot on the video, considering who the other looks like. The personality just doesn't really compute. At all.]

That's, ah, wonderful to hear! Thank you for letting me know!

[video]

[angleofscience]

Unfortunately, there's a definite lack of proof to the possibility that we're sharing a mass hallucination, especially as the realities we all call "home" are either different enough to preclude each other, or similar enough the differences are glaring enough we couldn't all be from the same one.

[Jetfire shakes his helm, the glow from his optics soft and dim in thought merely for a few seconds; he's already considered this, several times in fact, and discarded it first back in the Keep.]

But it seems you do at least have individuals from your reality here, even if that might not necessarily be a good thing.

Re: [video]

[rungout]

I can't help but feel on edge about all of this. It's just not really something you expect, especially when your last memory from home is a rather..painful one.

[Both physically and mentally. Rung watches the other curiously for a moment before his own optics dim in an almost sad manner.]

You say that as if you're alone here.

[Voice]

[vandalization]

[Have a deep, male-sounding filtered voice.]

OH! That means you're friends with like. First Aid, Perceptor and Drift, right? Nice to meet you, Rung.

Man you've got some serious eyebrows going there.

Re: [Voice]

[rungout]

Yes, I am--well shipmates with them at least.

[He doesn't want to assume that anyone considers him a friend; seriously, most people don't consider shrinks good friends.]

I...Suppose my frame design is a bit unique..

[Video]

[raceme]

[have a blue Autobot, taking really fast. He sounds friendly, though.] Look like a lot of people from the Lost Light arrives here from time to time yes DRIFT and the others are safe NOW [Mostly, at least.]

I am Agent Blurr member of the Elite Guard an intelligence gathering body that exists within the Autobot fraction it'sapleasuretomeetyou.

Re: [Video]

[rungout]

[It takes Rung a second to process everything that was said, a faint smile appearing because ren without the introduction he could have guessed who this was, even with the differences in appearance.]

So I'm gathering. It's a pleasure, Blurr, even of I'm not sure none of us are completely thrilled to be here.

[Might as well make the best of it.]

[Video]

[idle_time]

If you suffer from hallucinations, restless leg syndrome, or erectile dysfunction, stop taking Cealis immediately.

Name's Wreck-Gar. All receptors tuned to the proper station?

Re: [Video]

[rungout]

......Ah......Yes?

[Rung has no idea how to even begin responding to this bot.]